Infant Mental Health - Part 1
Course: #30554Level: IntermediateSubject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment 1 Hour 90 Reviews
This course provides the first part of introducing the concept of infant mental health, emphasizing individual child, family-centered care, environment and context and development. Content within the first part investigates concepts of attachment, the "fourth trimester" transition, and consideration of temperament on infant mental health.
This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled “Infant Mental Health”, course 31144, which is offered for 2 clock hours (0.2 CEUs).
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GaPDS-ASO/1.0; HI/1.0; IA Registry/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IL Gateways/1.0 B345755; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; NC DCDEE/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJCCIS/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WA STARS/1.0
Course Preview
Watch the first six minutes of the course. Register for immediate access to the full course, which will also appear on your Pending Courses page.
Learning Outcomes
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to explain the goals of addressing infant mental health and how it affects long-term health.
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to explain how attachment promotes mental health for infants.
- As a result of this course, participants will be able to list the 5 "Ss" and explain how they facilitate the context of the "4th trimester" transition process.
Course created on January 26, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction/Learning objectives |
| 5-15 Minutes | Why Infant Mental Health (IMH) is important/Goals of IMH |
| 15-20 Minutes | IMH aspects |
| 20-25 Minutes | Irreducible needs of children |
| 25-35 Minutes | Attachment |
| 35-40 Minutes | Attachment |
| 40-55 Minutes | 5 "Ss"/ Fourth Trimester |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Nicole Quint
Dr.OT, OTR/L
Nicole Quint has been an occupational therapist for over 15 years, working in adult and pediatric rehabilitation and academia. She is currently Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy Department at Nova Southeastern University, teaching in both the Masters and Doctoral programs. She provides outpatient pediatric OT services at NSU and Social Mind Center, specializing in children and adolescents with Sensory Processing Disorder and concomitant disorders. She also provides consultation services for schools, professional development, and special education services. She provides continuing education on topics related to Sensory Processing Disorder, pediatric considerations on the occupation of sleep, occupational therapy and vision, reflective therapist, executive functions, leadership in occupational therapy and social emotional learning.
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Arizona Registry
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California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry
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Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization
This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry
continued is approved to provide professional development for Iowa DHS child care credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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IdahoSTARS
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Illinois Gateways
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North Carolina DCDEE
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New Jersey Workforce Registry
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Nevada Registry
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Oklahoma Registry
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South Carolina Endeavors Registry
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Vermont Northern Lights
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Washington STARS
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