About the Series

Join us for a multi-part virtual Lunch & Learn series designed to strengthen knowledge, build practical skills, and foster reflective practice in infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH).

This engaging series explores how early relationships, experiences, and environments shape children's social-emotional development and overall well-being. Through expert-led presentations and guided reflection, participants will gain valuable insights they can immediately apply in their work with infants, young children, and families.

Whether you are new to IECMH or looking to deepen your understanding, these sessions provide an opportunity to learn alongside colleagues, explore real-world challenges, and strengthen relationship-based practices that support positive outcomes for children and families.

Sessions are scheduled from 12-1p CST on the following Mondays:

  • July 6  | What Shapes a Mind?
    Understanding the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health.
  • July 20 | Why Won't This Parent Follow Through?
    Strengthening family engagement through a relationship-based approach
  • August 3 | IECMH Competencies
    Applying infant and early childhood mental health principles in practice.
  • August 17 | Reflective Practice & the Parallel Process
    Using reflection to deepen relationships and improve outcomes.
  • August 31 | MO IECMH Resources
    Join MO-CPAP and the Center for Child Well-Being as they share resources available for the IECMH workforce!

This series is available for free for MOAIMH-EC Members. Join MOAIMH-EC today for access for hours of free competency-informed trainings!

In this Series Participants Will:

  • Explore the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health.

  • Understand factors that influence family engagement and participation.

  • Examine the IECMH competencies through the lenses of Knowing, Being, and Doing.

  • Strengthen reflective practice skills to support professional growth and effective service delivery.

  • Connect with peers in meaningful discussion and shared learning.

Who Should Attend?

Recommended for:

  •  behavioral health professionals 
  • infant and early childhood mental health clinicians
  • social workers
  • counselors
  • psychologists
  • marriage and family therapists
  • developmental specialists
  • home visitors
  • early intervention providers
  • pediatric healthcare professionals
  • and others who support the social-emotional development of infants, young children, and their families.

Included with MOAIMH-EC Membership

This professional development opportunity is provided as a benefit of MOAIMH-EC membership. Members receive access to live sessions, recordings, resources, and certificates of completion.

Become a Member

FAQ

  • How do I become a member?

    You can purchase your MOAIMH-EC Membership using the button above! Once you become a member, you will receive an email with your membership card and a unique link to your Learning Hub access. Create an account in the Learning Hub, and once you log in after following the link, you will have access!

  • I'm already a MOAIMH-EC member, but I am have trouble accessing the series

    When logged in, click My Dashboard, go to Library, then Search for Lunch & Learn series to enroll. Still having trouble? Reach out to Bre-Ann Slay at [email protected] for troubleshooting!

  • I won't be able to attend all of the series, will the sessions be recorded?

    This Lunch & Learn series will not be recorded.

Proudly Supported By: