Professional Development & learning collaboratives

RIAIMH sponsors many professional development opportunities every year to educate professionals about the latest infant mental health research and policy developments, and help professionals apply Infant Mental Health Principles and Practices in their work. 

If you work with pregnant women, infants, young children, or their families—whether in their home, a hospital, pediatric or primary care office, service agency, classroom, courtroom, or child care center, and beyond—we encourage you to take advantage of these programs.

Continuing education units are available for many of our workshops and trainings. RIAIMH members qualify for discounted rates at all RIAIMH-sponsored events.

To find upcoming RIAIMH professional development opportunities, see our Calendar

RIAIMH is offering 3 new Learning Collaborative Intensives designed for the infant/family workforce to help babies, young children, and families thrive through HEALing Practices (Humility, Equity, Access, and Love). Each Intensive involves conversations to center family voice, strength-based and culturally relevant practices, and community connection to create a positive impact on individuals, programs, and policies.

Registration is offered at NO COST to participants (and includes NASW CEUs & CELP credits, as desired).

Participants have the opportunity to receive a $1,000 stipend and a RIAIMH membership for 2025.

All training content is aligned with IMH Competencies® to support Endorsement®.

Registration is limited to 15 participants per Intensive.

Registrants are expected to attend all sessions.

Strong Communities, Strong Babies: Join one of our new Learning Collaboratives!

- CARE-ing for the Workforce: Connecting to Promote Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH): Registration closed.

- Reflection in Action: Parent Engagement through Touchpoints: Registration closed.

- Reflective Practice in the Context of Culture and Language: Levantando la comunidad: Register NOW!

RIAIMH is offering a 12-hour training series designed for home and community-based service professionals in the infant and early childhood community who are interested in learning about (or reviewing) core IECMH concepts. In this series, professionals will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the importance of IECMH principles and practices as related to their work.  We will discuss and explore: a) early development and mental health core concepts; b) the critical role of relationships for optimal developmental outcomes; c) the role of culture in relationship building and caregiving practices and d) the power of reflection and self-awareness to support a strong working alliance with families. We use a social justice and cultural humility lens to deepen understanding of our work and to appreciate the critical role of parents, family members, and other key caregivers in the development and ongoing mental health and wellbeing of infants and young children. This includes collaborating with families and honoring their parenting perspective and experiences (Weatherston, 2012).

 In-Person, 9/5 & 10/30

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We hold a series of six  " Community Conversations" each year. The Community Conversation series is open to college students and the professional community.  RIAIMH members can attend at no cost.

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We invite all RIAIMH members and professionals in our community to attend our RIAIMH Annual Celebrating Babies Event in the fall. At this event we come together to Celebrate Babies, celebrate those who care for them and provide a report of our work over the past year.

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This conference builds on a specific topic of interest, presented by a nationally known speaker. We use this opportunity to offer research-based information that serves to broaden our thinking and transform our practices. RIAIMH convenes a Conference Planning Committee (members are from the community, RIAIMH Board, and RIAIMH staff) to work together on the specifics of these events, including intended audiences, IMH-related topics, fundraising efforts and links to ongoing initiatives in the State.

Members can visit our Members page to access presentations and other resources from past trainings.

Foundations of Infant and Toddlers Social Emotional Health and Development (under revision)

During this time of virtual work, we have made our virtual trainings even more available. 

RIAIMH partnered with Bradley Hospital to give our members and other professionals access to online training in infant mental health principles and best practices. These modules are under revision and will be available later 2024.

Online courses from CEED (Center for Early Education and Development)

University of Minnesota

Classes aligned with Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health® include: 

Introduction to Infant Mental Health, RIOS 1 and RIOS 2

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Online courses from the Alliance (the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health) - Training Hub

This site is intended to serve as a curation of trainings that were developed and owned by members of the Alliance. If you are interested in participating in a training, please feel free to contact the trainer or register with the links provided in the chart. Please note: The Alliance does not claim responsibility for content provided in trainings. All trainers have verified that the training is compliant with Alliance standards. If you find the training to be inappropriate or inaccurate, please email the Alliance at info@allianceaimh.org.

All courses aligned with Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health®