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• CARE Group - 2024 Cohort 1

  • Start
    05/30/2024
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  • End
    09/26/2024
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Welcome to the CARE 2024 Group! 

  You join a growing number of professionals who have committed to walk this journey together to "do better".

  Your interest form has been reviewed. Please register for your CARE Group HERE

  Your group will meet on: 

  - Session 1: May 30, 2024, 9:00a-1:00p, Virtual (Zoom)

  - 4 Additional Sessions: June 20, July 25, August 22, September 26

  Time: 9:00a-12:00p

  Location: Zoom

  Your CARE Group Co-Leaders are Rob Jones and Margaret Greene-Bromell 

  There are a few more slots open in the Cohort. Please share the application link with a co-worker who may be interested.

  CEU and Endorsement details:

  • Attendance hours, including NASW CEUs are offered at no cost to participants. There will be 3-4 contact hours per session for a total 16 contact hours, 10 of which are Cross-Cultural Practice training.
  • Session attendance is required to receive CEUs.
  • IMH-Competencies® required by IECMH-Endorsement® have been aligned with each session's learning objectives; 16 hours of Training Competencies will be listed on the Cohort's Attendance Certificate.

  Please contact us at info@RIAIMH.org with any questions.

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• CARE Group - 2024 Cohort 2

  • Start
    05/30/2024
  •  
  • End
    09/26/2024
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Welcome to the CARE Group! 

  You join a growing number of professionals who have committed to walk this journey together to "do better".

  Please register for CARE Cohort HERE

  Your group will meet on: 

  - Session 1: May 30, 9:00a-1:00p, Virtual (Zoom)

  - 4 Additional Sessions: June 20, July 25, August 22, September 26

  Time: 1:00-4:00p

  Location: Zoom

  Your CARE Group Co-Leaders are Rob Jones and Jessica Calle

  There are a few more slots open in the Cohort. Please share the application link with a co-worker who may be interested.

  CEU and Endorsement details:

  • Attendance hours, including NASW CEUs are offered at no cost to participants. There will be 3-4 contact hours per session for a total 16 contact hours, 10 of which are Cross-Cultural Practice training.
  • Session attendance is required to receive CEUs.
  • IMH-Competencies® required by IECMH-Endorsement® have been aligned with each session's learning objectives; 16 hours of Training Competencies will be listed on the Cohort's Attendance Certificate.

  Please contact us at info@RIAIMH.org with any questions.

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• Foundations of IECMH: Core Principles and Practices

  • Start
    06/06/2024
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  • End
    08/08/2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual- Multiple Zoom meetings
  • Registered
    58 registrants

  Register

                 

  Foundations of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health

  (IECMH):Core Principles and Practices

  Join Us!

  RIAIMH is offering a 12-hour training series designed for home and community-based services 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 practice 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. 

  Facilitated by: Sheila Grant Orphanides, MS, IMH-Endorsed® Faculty

  Training and CE/Attendance hours are offered at NO COST to participants and is aligned with IMH Competencies® for Endorsement.

  Space is limited- register soon!

  Series 1 Dates:  June 6, June 27, July 18, August 8

  Time: 1:00-4:00pm

  Location: Zoom (Virtual)

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  If you have any questions, please reach out to info@riaimh.org. We look forward to learning and growing in community with you! 
  

  This series is supported by funds from RI EOHHS.

  

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• Foundations in IECMH: Core Principles and Practices- Session 4

  • When
    08/08/2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

          

  
  

   Foundations of IECMH: Core Principles and Practices

  Session 4: Provider Matters

  Facilitated by: Sheila Grant Orphanides, MS, IMH-Endorsed® Faculty

  Date:  Thursday, August 8, 2024

  Time:  1:00-4:00pm

  Location: Virtual (Zoom)

  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).

  
  

  Any questions about this training, please reach out to Sheila Grant Orphanides.
  

  This work is supported in part by a grant to RIAIMH from the van beuren CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

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• Foundations of IECMH: Core Principles and Practices

  • Start
    09/05/2024
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  • End
    09/24/2024
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    RI EOHHS, 3 West Rd., Cranston, RI
  • Registered
    43 registrants

  Register

                 

   Foundations of Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH):

   Core Principles and Practices

  Join Us!

  RIAIMH is offering 12-hour training series designed for home and community-based services 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 infant/early childhood mental health principles and practice 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).

  Facilitated by: Sheila Grant Orphanides, MS, IMH-E®

  Training and CE/Attendance hours are offered at NO COST to participants and are aligned with IMH Competencies® for Endorsement.

  Space is limited- register soon!

   Dates: September 5 & 24

  Time: 9:00am-3:30pm

  Location: Executive Office of Health and Human Services, 3 West Rd, Cranston, RI

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  If you have any questions please reach out to info@riaimh.org. We look forward to learning and growing in community with you! 

  This series is supported by in part by funds from RI EOHHS.

  

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• Community Conversation Series 2024 #4

  • When
    09/10/2024
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    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting
  • Registered
    62 registrants

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  COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES 2024

  Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Trauma Informed Care: Honoring Families, Communities, and Culture

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  Session #4:

  Spotlight on Safe and Secure Baby Court

  Tuesday, September 10, 2024

  Description: 

   A history and description of the programs will be shared, along with examples of research and evidence that supports the efficacy of the program model as Trauma Informed Care for infants and families. The speakers will share examples of how the program "keeps babies in mind" and honors families, communities, and culture. The discussion will include an opportunity for small group discussion and questions and answer session with each program.

  Guest speakers:  

  • Hon. Lia Stuhlsatz, Family Court Judge
  • Jessica Karten, BSW, Safe & Secure Baby Court Social Worker
  • Amanda Venturino, Director of Family Services and Women Services
  • Sandra Hayes, BSW, SSBC Care Coordinator/Social Worker
  • Julie Connelly, LCSW, Safe and Secure Baby Court Care Coordinator/Social Worker

  Virtual Event

  8:30-10:30am  Presentation and Discussion

  Registration fee:
  

  - RIAIMH Members:  NO COST with active 2024 membership

  - Non-Members:  $40/session

  - Undergraduate and Graduate Students:  NO COST with valid student email entered during registration

  
  

  CEUs:   

  - NASW (Social Work) Continuing Education Units 

  $30/session (small online CC fee applied)

  - CELP (Center for Early Learning Professionals) contact hour

  no cost for participants

  
  

  IECMH-Competencies toward IECMH-Endorsement® - suggested competencies noted on event participation certificate. Suggested competencies for this session: Systems Expertise: Community Resources (1h); Law, Regulation, and Policy: Government, law, and regulation (1h). IMH Endorsement® applicants may select other appropriate IMH Competencies® 

  With generous support from:

          

  
  

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