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RIAIMH partners with various community and state agencies to offer an annual conference that 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 this event, including intended audience, IMH-related topic, and links to ongoing initiatives in the State.

Our Conference is held annually in the spring. 

Stay tuned for updates on our 2026 Conference.


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Upcoming events

    • 05/12/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Virtual Meeting
    Register

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    RIAIMH MAKING CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE 2026

    A Million Moments:  Nurturing Hope and Healing for Young Children and The Adults Who Care for Them

    Tuesday, May 12, 2026

    Virtual Conference

    9:30am - 4:00pm

    Keynote Speakers:

                            

    Amittia Parker, PhD                                  Lisa Smith, EdD,

    LMSW, MPA, IMH-E®                                   M.S., IMH-E®

    Georgetown University, Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities

    Description: There are many moments that early childhood helping professionals have to make a positive difference in the lives of young children and their families. This conference is about taking the time to reflect on the million moments and exploring ways to nurture hope and healing for young children and the adults who care for them through infant mental health practices.   

    The conference will include a topic overview, Keynote Presentations, and a panel discussion that will:

    • Center lived experience with preschool expulsion and the explore the impact on child, family, organization, and community.
    • Invite participants to reflect on ways to reimagine early childhood systems in ways that nurture hope and healing, honoring family voice and experience.
    • Explore moments and collective experience related to helping support parent mental health.
    • Explore how help, specifically within early childhood settings, for social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs can be stressful

    • Share strategies to be more helpful and nurture hope and healing for children, and the adults who care for them

    REGISTER NOW! 

    Registration fees:

    $125 (member), $175 (non-member), $75 (student member), $100 (non-member student)

    CEU fee - select and purchase (if applicable) during registration:
    6
     NASW Continuing Education Units offered-pending ($75)
    6 CELP PD contact hours offered (no cost to participant)

    6 IECMH-Competency® hours offered - noted on Attendance Certificate

    Any questions or concerns, please contact Sheila Grant Orphanides, info@riaimh.org

Questions?

Please email info@riaimh.org

RIAIMH thanks these organizations for their generous support of previous Annual Making Connections Conferences.

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