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Saturday, May 25, 2013
9:00am - 4:00pm
Integrating Play Therapy with Children Birth to Five
and their Caregivers
Genett Tomko MSW, LCSW, IMH-E (III)®
Laura Gonzales MA, LPC, NCC, IMH-E (III)®
Cowden Building Room 105
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
map available at www.asu.edu
This workshop is for child therapists and clinical supervisors working with children birth to five years and their caregivers. This workshop will explore the unique emotional needs of very young children in the therapy process and the importance of the caregiver's role. Presenters will discuss the benefits of integrating concepts from both Infant/Toddler Mental Health and Play Therapy when working with young children. Similarities and differences in these two approaches will be examined. Play Therapy activities to promote the parent/child relationship will be discussed. The workshop will also explore the self-reflective process and benefits of reflective supervision when working with young children. This workshop will address competencies required for ITMHCA Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health at Levels 3, and 4.
The cost is $65.00 for ITMHCA members; $85.00 for non-members. Seating is limited.
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Please note: Each training session must have a minimum of 10 people registered 48 hours prior to the training date. If this minimum number is not met, ITMHCA reserves the right to cancel the training. All Registrants will be notified of any cancellations.
Monday, June 10, 2013
9:00am - Noon
Holding the Hands of Trauma: Intervention and Care
in the Earliest Years of Life
Training held at 800 E. Wetmore, Tucson, AZ 85719
Kenny Miller, LCSW
Department of Economic Security
Beginning with a foundation in Attachment Theory, this workshop will explore the impact of trauma on the child’s development, and offer strategies of support for the child in relation to parents and caregivers. This workshop will address competencies required for ITMHCA Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health at Levels 3, and 4. The cost is $35.00 for ITMHCA members; $45.00 for non-members. Seating is limited.
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Monday, June 10, 2013
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship Based Practice For Promoting Infant Mental Health®
Training held at 800 E. Wetmore, Tucson, AZ 85719
Kate Whitaker, MsED, IMH-E®(IV)
Faith Eidson, LCSW, IMH-E®(IV)
Department of Economic Security
Come and learn how earning your Endorsement® through ITMHCA could benefit you and the infants, toddlers and families you serve. Feel free to bring questions and we will take time to make sure your questions get answered! This workshop will address competencies required for ITMHCA Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health at Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. There is NO COST for this training. Seating is limited.
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Please note: Each training session must have a minimum of 10 people registered 48 hours prior to the training date. If this minimum number is not met, ITMHCA reserves the right to cancel the training. All Registrants will be notified of any cancellations.
Friday, June 28, 2013
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Assessments in Infant Mental Health
Training held at 2600 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista, AZ
85635
Victoria Cannon, LMSW, BHP
Mona Bishop Room, Sierra Vista Library
Participants in this training will:
- Learn the 4 types of assessments
- Understand the 10 components of best practices in early childhood mental health assessments
- Know the 4 practices to avoid in early childhood mental health assessments
- Learn how to apply the best practices guidelines into early childhood mental health assessments
This workshop will address competencies required for ITMHCA Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health at Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. The cost is $35 for ITMHCA members; $45 for non-members. Seating is limited.
Click here to register
Please note: Each training session must have a minimum of 10 people registered 48 hours prior to the training date. If this minimum number is not met, ITMHCA reserves the right to cancel the training. All Registrants will be notified of any cancellations.
