Unpacking Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
Summary
Presented by Kelly Freeman Bost, PhD and Samantha Iwinski, MS this session focuses on defining IECMH and its importance for healthy socioemotional development.
The discussion includes how to recognize symptoms of unhealthy IECMH, and practical approaches that professionals can use to improve it. We will also consider the importance of addressing IECMH in children and their families who have been historically marginalized.
Learning Objectives
- Define IECMH and highlight why it is important for healthy development
- Specify how to recognize signs of unhealthy IECMH
- Identify approaches to improve IECMH across diverse family contexts and situations.
Credit Information
Level of Learning
Introductory-Awareness
EI Principles Addressed
1. Supporting Caregiver Capacity, 2. Facilitating Active Participation, 3. Collaborative Relationships, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services
EI Credit Awarded
.75 EI Contact Hour in the Area of Atypical Child Development AND
.75 EI Contact Hour in the Area of Intervention
This webinar requires an 80% proficiency on a post test in order to receive a Certificate of Participation and any continuing ed credit.
Live webinar will be archived and available for EI credit through June 30, 2026