We are pleased to announce RIAIMH’s Fall 2018 Community Conversation Series
Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets
Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness
Addressing RIAIMH IMH Competency Domains of
1) Cultural Competence and 2) Self-Awareness
Session 2: October 22, 2018
Omar Bah, MPA, MA
Refugee Children's Mental Health: Influence of Culture and Trauma
This session will explore the cultural nuances to mental health access within refugee families -- the vulnerabilities, stigma, and understanding of the American healthcare system, concept of refugee children's mental health, nutrition, stress management, and general approaches to healthcare. We will examine the adjustment challenges of refugees once they settle in the United States with emphasis on past trauma, and new stressors.
Approved by:
CELP 2.0 contact hours
NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs
PLEASE NOTE: The full Fall Series has 3 Sessions. We hope you will be joining us for all three. This registration form is for Session 2 only. Session 3 is on November 26, 2018. Each Session requires its own registration.
Session 3: November 26, 2018
Ana Novais, MA, Executive Director of Health, RI Department of Health
Social Determinants of Health, Infant Mental Health,
and Public Health Policy and Programs in Rhode Island
This session explores the intersection of public health policy, social determinants of health, and infant mental health. We will consider social determinants of health as they apply to individuals as well as to groups of people. We will look at the RI Department of Health policies and programs in support of health for all RI infants, toddlers, and their parents. And consider workforce needs with respect to cultural competence.
Approved by:
CELP 2.0 contact hours
Pending approval:
NASW 2.0 CEUs in Cross-Cultural Practice
NEMSD - 2.0 hours CNEs
Location of all sessions:
Rhode Island College, Alger Hall 110 (note new location!)
Time:
8:00-8:30 a (Check-in and Welcome)
8:30-10:30 a (Program)
Cost:
Members = Free
Non-Members = $25/session
Rhode Island College* and LEND students = register early or day-of registration accepted
*show valid RIC ID at registration table
CEUs are an additional $20/session
*Register and pay for CEUs at the door on the day of the event 
PAST COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIES TOPIC:
Session 1: September 24, 2018 Thank you Susan for a thoughtful discussion!
Susan Dickstein, PhD.
Exploring the Intersection of Infant Mental Health and Diversity Informed Tenets: An Introduction
We explored how culture (beliefs, values, attitudes, biases, and experiences) powerfully shapes relationships and behaviors related to the promotion of infant mental health. We considered the importance of professional self-awareness for providing culturally-sensitive services.
With thanks to our Sponsors and Partners.
To see all upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, see our Calendar
