Summary
In this final session of our quarterly series, we’ll explore how to help families recognize the subtle yet powerful “invisible strings” that early interactions create in their child’s emotional world. Building on themes of emotional availability and play, this training equips providers with practical strategies to make complex concepts in infant mental health feel meaningful and accessible to families. Together, we’ll discover ways to inspire parents and caregivers to see the lasting impact of their presence, guiding them to recognize that these early connections are threads woven into their child’s lifelong resilience and well-being.
Learning Objectives
Identify key concepts of infant mental health and explain their importance to families, emphasizing how early interactions shape emotional development.
Learn and apply practical strategies for communicating complex ideas about infant mental health in accessible language, enabling families to grasp their critical role in fostering resilience and well-being.
Develop techniques to help families recognize the ‘invisible strings’ of connection in their interactions, empowering them to appreciate their impact on their child’s emotional health.
Suggested Competencies
Pregnancy and Early Parenthood | Infant/Young Child/Family Centered Practice | Family Relationships & Dynamics | Life Skills | Advocacy | Responding with Empathy | Analyzing Information | Speaking | Curiosity
