Podcasts about Infant mental health

Babies form around 1 million new neural connections (synapses) every second during their early years—more than at any other time in life. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa speaks with Robynne Klyne about her ongoing education in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. They discuss how the quality of your baby's experiences and interactions play a crucial role in shaping brain development and how positive caregiver interactions, such as talking, reading, and playing, foster the development of strong neural connections and secure attachment. Find out more about Robynne's work and qualifications via newbiesandbewbies.com.au

This episode covers an important topic geared toward therapists, perinatal mental health providers, and play therapists who want to have cultural humility with an anti-oppressive stance. You'll learn what this means and how this viewpoint benefits the families affected by our work. Join us! Meyleen Velasquez is an immigrant Latinx psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and infant mental health. She has a doctorate in social work and focused her research on anti-racist and anti-oppressive mental health services. Her practice supports birthing people and clinicians working from an anti-oppressive framework. Meyleen is a Brown woman living with vitiligo and is the author of What Therapists Need to Know About Perinatal and Early Relational Health: A Guide to Anti-Oppressive Counseling with Caregivers, Babies, and Young Children.  Meyleen sits on the board of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health and has served as the Chair for the Florida Chapter of Postpartum Support International and as the past president of the FL Association for Play Therapy. She enjoys training, speaking, and writing, and believes that the more we can support each other, the better for our communities.  Show Highlights: Understanding the field of infant mental health  Spoiling your child vs. “toughening up” your child The challenge in having healthy relationships Anti-oppression and an Indigenous worldview of the past and present Self-awareness, reflective consultations, and how we sit with clients We need to break free of our system of being on autopilot through life. Bigger, stronger, wiser, and kinder—even to ourselves What Meyleen would love to see change in our culture of mental health care The “Hollywood” perception of therapy is inaccurate. Meyleen's thoughts on who would benefit most from her book A description of an anti-oppressive practitioner The immense responsibility to do this work to help families Resources: Connect with Meyleen Velasquez: Website, YouTube, Instagram, and What Therapists Need to Know About Perinatal and Early Relational Health: A Guide to Anti-Oppressive Counseling with Caregivers, Babies, and Young Children Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients!

Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of chiropractic care for children in our latest episode featuring the esteemed Dr. Genevieve Keating. With an inspiring career spanning over 45 years, Dr. Genevieve shares her personal journey from a childhood concussion to becoming a leading figure in pediatric chiropractic care. This is more than just a story of professional success; it's a testament to the healing potential of gentle chiropractic techniques for children, particularly those facing neurodevelopmental challenges. Listen as Dr. Genevieve demystifies common misconceptions and highlights the role of chiropractors in nurturing the youngest members of our communities.Our conversation doesn't stop at chiropractic care; it explores the broader landscape of childhood development. Dr. Genevieve discusses the significance of early intervention and the synergistic relationship between chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. From addressing breastfeeding difficulties to understanding sensory motor development, we delve into how a collaborative approach can significantly enhance a child's developmental journey. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for parents seeking comprehensive support for their children's health and well-being.https://www.chiropractors.org.au/ https://dynamicneuro.com/our-team/ https://www.kidsneurochiro.com/ danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services

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EP 129 - Tracy Schreifels, Healing Prenatal TraumasThe thinking for infants and mental health had always been that they were too young to remember any potentially traumatic events. Upon further research, we've come to realize that although infants don't store the memories in the same way, these events are stored in the body and can affect us later on in life. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What all the letters behind Tracy's name mean and why they're thereWhat exactly is Infant Mental Health and what it all entailsWhy infants aren't too young to remember traumas and how they store themHow Tracy can help people who have experienced scary things at a young ageWhy it's never too early or too late to intervene if there is possible past traumaHow your body stores and holds onto physical traumas over timeWhy Tracy always works with children with their caregiver in the roomTracy's book recommendations for those looking to learn moreHow Brain Spotting uses a “Happy Place” for you to retreat to in your brainFAVORITE QUOTE: “If your parents are still around, maybe even asking them, ‘Did something happen when I was young that I would have had this memory or that this feeling comes up?'”Tracy SchreifelsCONNECT WITH TRACYTRACY SCHREIFELS    MS, LMFT, IMH-E (III)Holding onto hope while on the journey to healing is part of my role as your therapist. I use a developmental approach to help clients gain an understanding of their past in order to make choices about their future. Whether you are seeking therapy to heal past wounds or address current issues, my approach is a collaborative one, building upon your personal strengths and resilience. I provide individual, family, parent-child, and/or couples therapy to address a variety of mental health symptoms, behavioral disorders, and relationship problems. My approach addresses trauma, relationship ruptures, and finding the strengths that developed as a result of the journey to guide clients in achieving their goals. I specialize in working with young children (birth-age 5) and their caregivers as well as with adults of all ages. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, endorsed in Infant Mental health and have training in in Theraplay, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Circle of Security Parenting.www.ellisoncenter.orgCONNECT with Lori: Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers.  We're here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.  Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us.  Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.  Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of Lori Jewett Unscripted in Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Brooke interviews Josie Sawyer, the SC Infant Mental Health Association's Director of Programs. Josie also oversees the Safe Babies Court initiatives that KPCAC is in the process of implementing. Listen in to learn more about infant mental health, its importance, and how Safe Babies Court will open up opportunities for us to help children in the earliest years of their lives.Questions about the episode?Contact banderson@kayphillipscac.orgWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org

Send us a textThis week we're highlighting early childhood workforce development opportunities in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health space. Joining us is DECAL's Laura Lucas, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Director, Dr. Bentley Ponder, Deputy Commissioner of Quality Innovations and Partnerships, and our guests from Georgia State University's Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health (also known as “Georgia AIM”), Raynell Washington, Dr. Jordan Murphy from the Center for Interrelational Science and Pediatrics, and Audrey Idaikkadar, from Resilient Georgia. Support the show

On today's episode we speak with Apple Sepulveda. Apple is a co-founder of the nurture collective, occupational therapist and lactation consultant. We discuss the importance and process of addressing maternal and infant mental health within the scope of OT to facilitate improved developmental and wellness outcomes. She shares recommendations for occupational therapy practitioners across settings and resources to support change and best practices.   The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU Steinhardt's top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. Nurture Collective Brazelton's Touchpoints Erikson Institutes MAMMHA Screening App Postpartum Support International

In this week's episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how speech pathologists might use infant mental health principles to inform the work we do as clinicians and/or supervisors, and how to create their own reflective supervision group. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: National Zero to Three Organization: https://www.zerotothree.org/ The NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center: https://ttacny.org/ The Knowledge Center at Chaddock: https://www.tkcchaddock.org/ Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health: https://www.allianceaimh.org/ Australian Alliance for Infant Mental Health: https://www.aaimh.org.au/ SPA Professional Support Templates – Community of Practice Charter and Agreement (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=411 SPA Speak Out; Communities of Practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speak-Out-June-2023/48/ Speak Up Podcast S03 E12 – Establishing a thriving community of practice: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/establishing-a-thriving-community-of-practice-s03-e12 Eggbeer, L., Mann, T. G., & Seibel, N. L. (2007). Reflective supervision: Past, present and future. Zero to Three, 28 (2), 5-9. Foley, G. & Hochman, J. (2006). Moving toward an integrated model of infant mental health and early intervention. In Foley and Hochman (Eds.) Mental health in early intervention: Achieving unity in principles and practice (pp. 3 – 32). Baltimore, MD: Brookes. Geller, E. (2011). Using oneself as a vehicle for change in relational and reflective practice. In R. Fourie (Ed.), Therapeutic processes for communication disorders: A guide for clinicians and students (pp. 195 - 212). Hove, BN: Psychology Press. Geller, E. & Foley, G. M, (2009). Broadening the “ports of entry” for speech-language pathologists: A relational and reflective model for clinical supervision. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 18, 22-41. Luterman, D. (2006). The counseling relationship. The ASHA Leader, 11(4), 8-9, 33. Shahmoon-Shanok, R. & Geller, E. (2009). Embracing complexity across disciplines: Reflective supervision and post-degree training integrate mental health concepts with speech-language therapy and graduate education. Infant Mental Health Journal, Special Issue on Reflective Practice, 30(6), 591-620. Shahmoon-Shanok, R. (2009). What is reflective supervision? In S. Heller & L. Gilkerson (Eds.), A practical guide to reflective supervision. Washington, D.C.: Zero to Three Press. Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Let's get real... trying to run your business while being a full-time parent during the summer is no joke! And, it can stir up a lot of those pandemic memories we'd rather forget.So, how can we balance parenting and business during school breaks?In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Carley Aroldi, a brilliant clinical play therapist and childhood mental health expert, who's here to spill the secrets on how to master the summer hustle and keep your business thriving.You'll uncover Carley's golden nuggets for structuring your day to juggle work and kids like a pro, without losing your mind. Plus, we get real about overcoming the guilt that comes with balancing business and parenting duties.Whether you're running your empire from home or managing it on the move, this episode is packed with actionable, heart-centered advice to help you not just survive, but thrive this summer.About Carley Aroldi:Carley Aroldi is a clinical play therapist, childhood mental health expert, mom of two and founder of Peaceful Parenting. She is here to reimagine what family life can look and feel like, especially for parents who are overwhelmed by their “big feeling” kids. She specializes in mindful family dynamics, trauma-informed practices and the power of play and creativity. She holds a B.A. in film and media studies, an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and a Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in Infant/Early Childhood Mental. She recently completed her tenure as a board member on the New Jersey Association for Infant Mental Health.Find her on the web and follow her on the 'Gram.Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts“I'm loving what Jan brings to the table with No BS Business School,”

May 1, 2024 ~ The new Social Work Early Childhood Support Clinic offers specialized training in infant mental health, and is a revolutionary program in Detroit. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Bridge Michigan health reporter Robin Erb about how they're helping promote healthy relationships for future well-being, and how lack of human contact could lead to developmental delays and disorders.

Want my thoughts on controlled crying?!Let's chat about your thoughts and questions about baby sleep - Is white noise safe to use? How does using a dummy impact on breastfeeding your newborn? What are your top sleep tips? What are the WORST sleep tips? Listen to The Moment 'I Lost My Mind Over Sleep' with Beth Ryan on Spotify or Apple Podcasts here.Dont forget to check out my baby/toddler sleep essentials here.Click here to check out the latest research and position statement on Extinction Based Sleep-Methods from Australian Association for Infant Mental Health.Click here to read Red Nose Australia's response to the use of White Noise for babies.Head over to @themoment.podcast to join in the conversation. Each fortnight we will cover a new topic where you can share your thoughts, feelings and have your questions answered! Next week, we're tackling the joys of Mum Guilt!This episode was recorded and edited using DescriptThe Safe Hands website is created/hosted using ShopifyThe information discussed in this episode is general in nature, please contact your healthcare professional for individualised advice and support regarding any topics discussed in todays episode.This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!

Good training has a real impact on those who receive it. It can shift mindsets. It can build skills. It can change the way your organization works. And that's what I want to share with you today. Nonprofit leader, Lauren Wiley, shares how one training at her nonprofit impacted the midwives and doulas they train and ultimately the pregnant and postpartum women they serve.▶️ How One Nonprofit's Training Saved a Postpartum Woman's Life with Lauren Wiley ▶️ Key Points:03:44 Lauren's journey from a finance major to a nonprofit leader15:11 The training and technical assistance that Start Early provides in the state of Illinois 17:51 The importance of a continuous quality improvement process for trainings24:53 The impact a good training can have on those who receive itResources from this episode:Episode 47: What is the Real Value of Training?Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

In this insightful podcast episode, hosts Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera explore the profound theme of "the gift of presence" with guest Ilse DeKoeyer. Delving into the challenges of staying fully present, especially during the hectic holiday season, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing presence in parenting. Ilse defines presence as the art of balancing complete engagement with a reflective stance, encouraging individuals to immerse themselves in the moment while maintaining self-awareness. Practical tips include setting context, creating connections without relying on eye contact, and embracing mindfulness practices. Ilse Dekoeyer is the Early Relational Health Specialist at United Way of Utah County including Help Me Grow, Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah, and Past President of the Utah Association for Infant Mental Health. Additional Resources: Help Me Grow Utah Hand in Hand Parenting Welcome Baby Utah Association for Infant Mental Health Special Time Want to learn more about becoming a Foster Parent? 

Welcome to No Shame On U's 45th Podcast! Today we spoke about early childhood mental health with expert Jen Streicher. Jen Streicher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Assistant Director of Social Services for JCC Chicago, where she has worked for over 17 years in various capacities. Jen holds a master's of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago, a Master of Science in Child Development, and a post-graduate certificate in Infant Mental Health from the Erikson Institute. We talked with Jen about what mental health support looks like for early childhood-aged children, tips and tools for parents, and resources. To learn more about JCC Chicago, go to: www.jcchicago.org .45

Temper tantrums can be so frustrating - for the child, the parent, the teacher, and everyone involved!  On episode 20 of PsychEd4Peds, Dr. Joyce Harrison, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins, shares with us an "8 S" framework for evaluating kids with temper tantrums. Q: What is on the differential diagnosis for a 4 year old with temper tantrums?A: Thinking alphabetically, ** A = ADHD, anxiety, and/or autism,** C= communication difficulties, ** D = developmental delay/intellectual disability, ** T=trauma or adverse childhood experiencesQ:  What questions could the pediatrician ask the parent to sort through some of these possible issues?   A:  It can be helpful to use the "Eight S framework"§ 1 - Safety first· Is this child safe?· Are the people around this child safe? · Is this child safe to be treated in the setting that they're in? § 2 - Specific behaviors · What is the child doing that makes the parent think something is wrong· What is the most problematic thing? · What are you most concerned about?§ 3 – Setting· Where are the behaviors happening? (childcare/preschool, home, out w/ other people)§ 4 - Scary/trauma · Has anything scary happened to this child/family? § 5 - Services!!!!! · what kinds of services is the child getting now? (OT, PT, behavioral tx, meds)§ 6 - Sleep· How well are they sleeping? Any nightmares?§ 7 - Social interactions· Does your child have friends? · Does your child get invited to other things?§ 8 - Speech problemsDr. Joyce Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also on the Faculty at Kennedy Krieger Institute, a hospital serving children with developmental disabilities.  She is a nationally-recognized educator in early childhood mental health and its integration in primary care. She is the Project director for Kennedy Krieger Institute's Early Childhood ECHO programs, and  Co-chair of AACAPs national Infant and Preschool Committee.  She served as the founding  Medical director of Maryland Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care program. She is President of the Association for Infant Mental Health, Maryland-DC chapter.Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources.Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds

Voice's for Utah Children's Child Care Crisis report -- USU launches fifth ECHO project for infant mental health

It's interview day on the podcast!Carley Aroldi is a clinical play therapist, childhood mental health expert, mom of two and founder of Peaceful Parenting. She is here to reimagine what family life can look and feel like, especially for parents who are overwhelmed by their “big feeling” kids. She specializes in mindful family dynamics, trauma-informed practices and the power of play and creativity. Carley holds a B.A. in film and media studies, an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and a Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in Infant/Early Childhood Mental.  She recently completed her tenure as a board member on the New Jersey Association for Infant Mental Health.Follow Carley Aroldi, LPC, RPT, IMH-E®Websites: www.paceparent.com  + www.peacefulparentingnj.comInstagram: @carleycounselsConnect with Sheila:Download The Seasons Self Care App: App Store - IOS   Google Play - AndroidGet on the waitlist for the Seasons CollectiveDownload the free Clarity Template  Instagram & all social media: @sheilaabotelhoPS: Thanks so much for listening. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/connect-with-sheila-botelho/id1527363160 I would really appreciate it. Thanks!***Doors to RELAXED MONEY are open! Join me as my friend & mentor, Kate Northrup guides you in healing your relationship with money - step-by-step! Take a peek and learn more about Relaxed Money here.

What happens inside a child's brain in the first three years of life is critical to their long-term mental health, says Jyrah Knight, early intervention specialist and professional development director at the nonprofit, First3Years.  So, if a child can't even remember their encounters with parents and caregivers, how can it affect them so profoundly? “Understanding Infant Mental Health” is the topic of this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast.  Join hosts Dr. Kerry Horrell and Dr. Bob Boland as they explore the fascinating topic of the developing brain in the first three years of life. Knight explains that trust relationships are critical to a child's early brain development and mental health.  “You can't talk about infant mental health without talking about relational health as they essentially go hand in hand,” she says. She notes that infant mental health isn't about illness…it's about helping a child develop well right from the start.  Knight says “Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships are essentially the foundation for all other infant brain development that happens.” “Babies may not have memory, but their brain is keeping score, and it's keeping score every time a need is met,” she says.  For example, when mom and dad come when a baby cries, the brain is keeping score, and those interactions help to build trust.  Babies are aware of when they are cuddled, hugged, talked to and swaddled, says Knight.  She adds that the infant brain is keeping track of those positive interactions, even when memory is not present. So how do you help a parent or caregiver and a child?  Knight says the best approach is a strengths-based perspective and positive reinforcement. Parents and caregivers can easily get overwhelmed with the notion that they are responsible for their baby's mental health. That's why the goal is to highlight things that are going well between the parent and the child dyad. Knight suggests “lighting them up with the positive of what's happening.” She adds that they will then feel empowered to do more. Knight, Dr. Horrell and Dr. Boland all acknowledge the importance of attachment to overall mental health and how the first three years is a critical time to develop these relationships. Dr. Horrell addresses how attachment trauma can show up later in life as depression or even suicidality.  Knight explains Trust Based Relational Intervention as a research-based methodology for addressing attachment relationships. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

In todays episode I speak to Julianne Boutaleb about grief and growth through motherhood, exploring the expectations we have of ourselves, our children, and motherhood and what happens when our expectations don't match our lived experiences.Julianne is the Clinical Director and Founder of the Parenthood In Mind practice. She is a passionate and highly experienced perinatal psychologist who has worked for over 15 years in the NHS and private practice with parents-to-be, parents, and their babies. Julianne is a member of the Birth Trauma Association and the Association for Infant Mental Health. She specialises in working therapeutically with birth trauma, PTSD, and tokophobia (fear of giving birth) as these issues impact the mother, the couple's relationship, and parent-infant attachment.In addition, she is also affiliated with BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) and offers therapy to individuals and couples who are pregnant or parenting following ART (IVF, ICSI, donor conception, surrogacy), or adoption. In her practice, Julianne draws on a range of perspectives including psychodynamic and attachment models, CBT, integrative work, ACT, and compassion-focused work. She also engages in couples' work and can offer parent-infant sessions using the Watch, Wait & Wonder model.You can connect with Julianne here:https://www.instagram.com/parenthoodinmind/https://www.parenthoodinmind.co.uk/--You can connect with me on Instagram @nikkimccahon and the Seasons of Matrescence Instagram account @seasonsofmatrescence.Website:https://www.nikkimccahon.comhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.comFree Discover Matrescence e-bookhttps://courses.nikkimccahon.com/discovermatrescenceFree Seasons of Matrescence quizhttps://www.seasonsofmatrescence.com/quiz

In this episode I speak with Dr Greer Kirshenbaum - a neuroscientist, doula, educator, and author of her newly released book: "The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby's Brain and Transform Their Mental Health through the Art of Nurtured Parenting.” Greer shares with us revolutionary science about the power of nurturing in infancy - which is defined as the first 3 years of life. Throughout Greer's book and this episode, Greer dispels common myths surrounding the care and nurture of babies: including social narratives about self-soothing, sleep training, temperamental differences between our babies, and the level of control we really have over how our children behave, feel, and react. We dive into a discussion of epigenetics and how we are influenced by ancestral experiences. I share my favourite parts of Greer's work that have revolutionised my own understanding of childhood - and motherhood. In this episode you'll learn about the links between mental health, infancy, our stress-system, and nurture as a practice. We also discuss toxic cultures of ‘low nurture' and talk about Greer's concept of ‘nurtured empathy' for both our babies and ourselves. Please share this episode with anyone you know who is involved in the care and nurture of infants, and the care and support of parents, and check out more about the episode including key quotes and where to buy Greer's book. You can find more about Dr Greer here - https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/ Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nurture_neuroscience_parenting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurtureNeuroscience/ Episode show notes for quotes and where to find Greer's book: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast97

On this episode the EBB Podcast, we talk with Brandi Jordan, the founder of The Cradle Company and the Dear Doula podcast, all about supporting infant mental health using a whole family approach.   Brandi is a board-certified lactation consultant, pediatric sleep specialist, newborn care specialist, and a postpartum doula. Brandi's work as a consultant, parenting group leader and in-home practitioner have led her to develop a unique philosophy of gentle parenting techniques that are pragmatic, practical, and a healthy approach for the whole family. In 2018, Brandi founded the National Association of Birth Workers of Color and currently hosts the Dear Doula podcast.   She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California where she's also an adjunct faculty lecturing in infant mental health and culturally competent mental healthcare.   Brandi talks with us about how to find our unique skills and assets to bringing our whole selves into birth work. Once you know what sets you apart, you can connect with the right clients for you to make this work more sustainable. Brandi believes that whatever you think might be your deficit in this work – is actually your assets – it is exactly the type of support certain clients will need. Additionally, she discusses the growing field of infant mental health and how we can support families across the spectrum of development and bring a more holistic and comprehensive approach, a whole family approach, to caring for infants in the prenatal and postpartum periods.   Resources:    Follow Brandi's work: Follow Brandi on Instagram Follow the Dear Doula podcast on Instagram here Listen to Rebecca Discuss Circumcision, Water Births, and Evidence Based Care on Brani's Dear Doula Podcast here Connect with the Cradle Company here  Listen to the following EBB Episodes:  EBB 118 – How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin EBB 169 – The Importance of Postpartum Doula Care with Ali Buchanan    

With special guest: Dr Dawson Cooke… in conversation with Bill Kable and Ken Thompson We will all readily make the assumption that the bond between mothers and their babies is important for the health of the family but what about the dad-baby bond? Our guest today is Dr Dawson Cooke who is able to discuss that relationship based on the findings in his study published in Infant Mental Health. Dr Cooke has been working with parents and particularly fathers for the last 20 years both in his practice and as a researcher at Curtin University in WA. In his study which involved 451 families he has made some findings that have caught the attention of the media. Podcast (mp3)

Jennifer Drake Croft works as a Project Director in the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Technical Assistance Center at Georgetown University, she serves as a profession coach at the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN), an Adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee, and where I first worked with Ms. Drake Croft she served as the Director of Child Well-Being at the TN Commission of Children and Youth and lead an extremely successful campaign to support local, state, and national response and knowledge mobilization to prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and promote resilience.

In our extended trailer, you met Shontee, a mother of three. Two of Shontee's children are grown up but her youngest is Micah. Their story illustrates the journey parents take every day to do the best for their children. We talk to CEO of SCIMHA, Kerrie Schnake, about what exactly is Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and introduce you to the work we do at SCIMHA.This series is proudly supported by the South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association. Learn more at https://www.scimha.org

Dr. Erika is a university professor, family therapist, and mom of 3. She holds a master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy, a doctorate in Child Development, and two postdoctoral fellowships in Child Psychiatry and Infant Mental Health. She is the Associate Editor of the Infant Mental Health Journal and serves on the editorial boards of Adversity and Resilience Science and Infancy. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters for professional audiences. She has also written articles for parents that have been seen in PBS Newshour, Marketwatch, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Dr. Erika Bocknek (https://www.instagram.com/drerikaconvo/) is a university professor, family therapist, and mom of 3. She holds a master's degree in Couples and Family Therapy, a doctorate in Child Development, and two postdoctoral fellowships in Child Psychiatry and Infant Mental Health. She is the Associate Editor of the Infant Mental Health Journal and serves on the editorial boards of Adversity and Resilience Science and Infancy. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters for professional audiences, and she has also written articles for parents that have been seen in PBS Newshour, Marketwatch, the San Francisco Chronicle, and K'veller. She is a well-regarded trainer and has taught audiences as diverse as the psychology department at Children's Hospital of Michigan, early childhood educators in Metro Detroit, family court judges across the state of Michigan, and the Detroit Pistons marketing department.---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show

Dina and Carley dish about how the sensory experiences and early exposure to flavors and cultures can affect our eating habits, growing up in their respective grandmothers' houses, and focusing on specialty areas of practice. Carley Aroldi (she/her) is the founder of Peaceful Parenting (www.peacefulparentingnj.com) in the New York Metropolitan area. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and child/family play therapist, Carley understands the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping how we view the world and ourselves in it. Carley holds a B.A. in film and media studies from Fordham University, an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, and a Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health from Montclair State University. She recently completed her tenure as a board member on the New Jersey Association of Infant Mental Health. While maintaining a private clinical practice, Carley also leads corporate trainings, facilitates specialized group work, and consults with diverse organizations on a variety of mental health issues. Her areas of expertise include mindfulness and self-reflective functioning, trauma-informed practices, and the power of play and creativity. Follow Carley at @carleycounsels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carleycounsels/) or Carley Aroldi, LPC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/peacefulparentingnj). If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback or request to be a guest on a future episode by completing this form: ⁠https://forms.gle/7UZ2kEPDHjBgLhRU9⁠. Help support this podcast for as little as $0.99/month: ⁠https://anchor.fm/dishwithdina/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dishwithdina/support

Sarah Fitzgibbons, LMHC, MT-BC, IMH-E®, spends most of her time thinking about how humans develop and connect, being an imperfect parent, feeling multiple feelings at one time, trying to eradicate shame and build connections, belly laughing, and striving for balance. Professionally, she has spent more than 20 years practicing, researching, supervising, teaching, and developing programs in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, with specific expertise in infants and young children impacted by trauma, loss, attachment disruptions, child welfare, and parent-child relationship assessments. Sarah currently works as the Vice President of Programs and Practices at The Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC) in Rochester, NY where she oversees multiple IECMH-embedded, multidisciplinary programs. With Sarah's leadership, SPCC has been strategically working to advance Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health competencies and increase cross-sector policies and practices locally and state-wide since 2012. SPCC has been a leading trainer in Western New York in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Reflective Supervision and Consultation. Sarah is an instructor of Infant Mental Health and Reflective Practice/Supervision coursework at The Warner School of Education (University of Rochester). In 2015, Sarah participated in the inaugural cohort of IECMH experts across New York State to become Endorsed®.  She is Co-Chair for the NYS-AIMH board and serves as the Endorsement Committee Chairperson. Sarah actively works with local, state, and national IECMH leaders to advance the field, ensure fidelity, change policy, and increase capacity through initiatives and collaborative efforts. Sarah is deeply committed to cultivating and nurturing IECMH expertise across our community and state through relationship-based, culturally sensitive practice, teaching, reflective supervision, and consultation. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in music therapy, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Naropa University and completed post-master's training in Infant Mental Health through the University of Colorado (The Kempe Center).  She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on the associations between reflective supervision quality and practitioner reflective capacity at the University of Rochester. Above all other training, education, experience, and license, Sarah has been most deeply challenged, enriched, and inspired in her work through her role as a mother and daughter. Mentor: In this current season, it's Eva Marie Shivers and the amazing group of folks at the Indigo Cultural Center.   Links:  SPCC NYSAIMH University of Rochester GRHF CCSI, Inc. Irving Harris Diversity Informed Tenets   Keywords: podcast, good, do good, amplify, amplify good, season 3, adaptability, authentic, baby, balance, CCSI, connections, curiosity, Denver, discernment, dissertation, diversity informed tenets, doctoral student, early childhood, family, finger lakes, grhf, health, infant, Irving Harris, justice, language, laughter, liberation, mental health, mentee, mentored, mentoring, mentors, mother, music therapy, NYSAIMH, parenting, parents, partner, privilege, psychotherapist, relationship, Rochester, SPCC, systems change, teach, University of Rochester, vulnerable, well-being, spouse.  

In this episode we talk with Samantha Reisz, EBB Childbirth Class graduate about her experiences taking the class and preparing for a waterbirth in a hospital with her “Golden Ticket” birth team, who were skilled and prepared to manage a placental cord avulsion also known as cord snapping.   Samantha Reisz, she/her, is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Human Development at Washington State University in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of the Portland, Oregon area. She completed her bachelor's in Psychology and master's in Infant Mental Health from Mills College in Oakland, California when she first began studying childbirth. Samantha then earned her PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied infant parent relationships and the transition to parenthood. Samantha is a passionate scholar and educator. After years of studying these topics academically, she finally was able to live her own research with the birth of her first child. Samantha lives in Vancouver, Washington with her baby, partner, and two dogs.    Samantha shares how she prepared to give birth for the first time with the use of a doula who recommended the EBB Childbirth Course. Samantha and her partner planned for a waterbirth in a hospital with an OBGYN attending the birth. After experiencing the beautiful waterbirth she had desired, complications arose in the 3rd stage with a placental cord avulsion. Her “Golden Ticket Birth Team” was skilled and prepared to support her through this experience. Content & Trigger warning: complications in the third stage of labor, active management of the third phase, umbilical cord snapping or avulsion, excessive blood loss Resources: Find out more about Samantha's work and research here. Find out about Scarlett Lynsky's EBB Childbirth Education class here and listen to her EBB Podcast interview here. Read the EBB Sigature Article on The Evidence on Waterbirth here Read the EBB Signature Article on Eating & Drinking here Listen to the EBB Natural Induction series here Find out more about the Evidence on Nitrous Oxide in EBB Episode 15 here Listen to all the EBB Podcast Episodes on Waterbirth and Cord Avulsion:  Find EBB 4 – Waterbirth and the Newborn Microbiome here Find EBB 11 – Evidence on: Waterbirth here  Find EBB 202 - A Fast First Time Birth Expereince with Childbirth Class Graduate, Haley Grachico here  Find EBB 223 – An Empowering Hospital Water Birth Story with Samantha Parker and Justin Fontaine here  Find EBB 230 – An Inspirational Home Waterbirth Story with EBB Childbirth Class Parent Shelitha Owens here Go to our YouTube channel to see video versions of the episode listed above!! References:   Bovbjerg, M.L., Cheyney, M., Caughey, A. B. (2022). “Maternal and neonatal outcomes following waterbirth: a cohort study of 17,530 waterbirths and 17,530 propensity score-matched land births.” BJOG 129 (6): 950-958. Access the article here     Burns, E. E., Boulton, M.G., Cluett, E., et al. (2012). “Characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of women who used a birthing pool: a prospective observational study.” Birth 39(3): 192-202. Access the article here     Schafer, R. (2014). “Umbilical cord avulsion in waterbirth.” J Midwifery Womens Health 59(1): 91-94. Access the article here     Sidebottom, A.C., Vacquier, M., Simon, K., et al. (2020). “Maternal and neonatal outcomes in hospital-based deliveries with water immersion.” Obstet GYnecol 136(4): 707-715. Access the article here  For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on:  TikTok Instagram Pinterest Ready to get involved?  Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) here  Find an EBB Instructor here  Click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Dr. Campbell Paul, a real NBO expert, from Melbourne, also current President of the World Association of Infant Mental Health, talks to us about using the NBO with vulnerable infants and their families and tell us some of their stories.

Anulika Ifezue, a specialist health visitor and lead for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health in Health Visiting Manchester Foundation Trust, speaks with sensitivity, warmth, and clarity about what using the NBO in her practice, including in families from other cultures.

In the third episode of our series on the NBO, Trish Hurley, the Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator of Let's Grow Together in Cork Ireland, talks about her experience with the NBO and how it allows her to enter families at a transformational moment to share their joy as well as their concerns.

On today's episode I'm joined with Dr Rose Logan, Director of Perinatal Psychology and Women's Health Clinical Psychologist at The Free Spirit Collective Dubai. We'll be discussing Postnatal Mental Health and how crucial it is to have proper support.   Dr. Rose Logan is a U.K. trained psychologist who is qualified to work across the board of different clinical presentations. She has a special interest in maternal and infant mental health and has worked extensively supporting women and families in the pre- and post-natal periods, she also had recently completed a Diploma in Infant Mental Health. She is well-known for her responsive, person-centered approach and brings a compassionate open stance to her practice. She believes in the relationship as a vehicle of change and sees it as a privilege to support clients as they move towards engaging in a full and meaningful life.  Just to add to that she recently opened her beautiful new practice at City Walk, Dubai called The Free Spirit Collective, which offers an integrative approach to therapy. They aim to focus not only on specific concerns but on the whole person, helping people take their growth in therapy into their life, building patterns of healthy functioning in all areas – mental, emotional, creative, relational and spiritual. If anyone would like to make an appointment with Dr Rose or anyone at the Free Spirit Collective,  drop them a line on:  info@thefsc.earthor give them a call on: +971 4 285 22 92 

Diets and being healthy.  Is this the same thing?And does your milk supply suffer if you are dieting? We talk about all of that and more this week.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Information that is not based off medical research [6:54]Message from a listener [11:59]Keto Diet-what it is, what it means [21:00]Are diets successful? [27:22]The mental health piece of it [31:23]Does weight = healthy all the time? [35:29] Today's episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.thelactationnutritionist.com/post/is-keto-safe-while-breastfeedinghttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/what-is-self-care/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/109-losing-weight-while-breastfeeding/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Can you define pre term and late pre term?  After this episode you will be able to.But what does this mean for feeding?  Tune in and find out. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: The new giveaway!!  [1:14]What is pre term and late pre term? [7:00]What is the obsession with weight? [9:55]Due dates (and the B.S. they are) [11:42]What to watch for – sleepy babies [15:15]Reasons for pre term [19:25]Respiratory – suck/swallow/breathe [23:40]Nipple shields [24:35]Jaundice [24:50]Bottom line feeding issues [27:50]Blood sugar issues [30:55] This week's episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS15 for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-nicu-and-separated-babies/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7193066/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Accidental weaning…what does this mean? Can you wean by accident?One listener sends us a message asking this question.  Learn more about accidental weaning on this episode.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The message behind this episode [3:05]Teething and biting [9:45]Nursing is instinctual [15:15]We need to know why a newborn isn't nursing [16:00]What if you do want to wean? [20:00]“Keep nursing cozy” (Dianne has no idea what this means) [20:41]Identify why the strike is happening [21:40]Some additional reason we have seen for potential accidental weaning [23:30]Remember – breastfeeding is more than food [27:40] Today's episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/teething-and-biting/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/068-weaning/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Does your baby have gas?Is it dairy?  Broccoli?  Bottles?  What the heck is causing it anyway?Tune in and learn more about gas and what is (or what is NOT) causing it.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Discussion about extended feeding [3.00]Is gas due to allergy? [8:33]Why babies get gas [10:28]Bottles/gas [13:02]Infant behaviors or gas? [19:35]Gassy foods [22:50]Oversupply [26:32]Position change [27:45]Other foods besides breastmilk [31:53]Gas drops? [33:55]This week's episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS15 for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-and-diet/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/conflicting-information/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” - Maya Angelou In this episode, Laurel shares her perspective and highlights: Understanding how we can continue to embrace personal growth, despite being met with pushback in some of our relationships What it means to take a stand for what you believe and perform an "act of resistance"  The chance to use our voices for a more compassionate style of leadership to help others thrive Dr. Laurel Hicks received a dual-title Ph.D. in Social Work (Clinical Concentration) and Infant Mental Health from Wayne State University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist (PMH-C) and has a private practice in Denver, CO. She is licensed in Colorado and Michigan and can offer online therapy in both locations. She also offers prenatal yoga, prenatal yoga teacher trainings and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes. Find out more about her current projects @sacredmoonhealers  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  The doors for MASTERY are open with limited spots! Find all you need to know heatherchauvin.com/join Let's celebrate 1000 episodes together! Visit this page to SHARE & WIN heatherchauvin.com/1000

Here we go everyone…Infant Mental Health.  If you find yourself asking what the heck is infant mental health…you are not alone.  You are about to learn some really cool stuff about your baby.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Do we ever really think about mental health for babies? [5:00]Dahmer.  Again. (OMG Dianne get a life) [6:25]Vulnerability of the infant brain [10:38]8 things to remember with child development [11:20]When is the brain fully developed [24:10]How is brain development and colostrum connected [25:53]Responsiveness [27:40]Still face videos [29:10]Attachment [30:05]It's in the paperwork! [35:42]Things you might notice [39:00] Today's episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pcr1Rmr1rMhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/114-the-attachment-effect/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatne

UGH…these needy babies.  Is it breastfeeding that makes babies so needy?Listen up as Dianne and Abby talk about the needy baby phenomena, and if it's a real thing. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The Jeffrey Dahmer conversation [3:10]Neglect [4:15]Everyone NEEDS attention [7:30]The word needy.  Let's talk about that [12:24]Story about Jack [14:41]Why do we think people shouldn't cater to babies needs? [28:30]Independence [32:20]Being available for your baby (and you can complain about it, too) [36:45]Babies know if their needs aren't being met [39:25]Today's episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off! Today's episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/098-breastfeeding-for-comfort/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeHcsFqK7Sohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUwEwv3Wl58 Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchiv

Physicians assistant and psychologist Liz Heyne talks about what research shows about infant mental health, how baby's brains and emotional development is impacted by their parents, and the best ways for parents to establish strong and lasting bonds with their children. For more links and resources, visit: https://doctordoctor.org/episode281/ ------ http://www.spokestreet.com/ (www.spokestreet.com) http://cathmed.org/ (www.cathmed.org) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctordoctorshow (@DoctorDoctorShow) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctordoctorshow/ (@DoctorDoctorShow) Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/doctor-doctor/id1332074252 (iTunes) | https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Ioa243ftcocd5mkjfmf2jgydy6e (Google Play) | https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajnGgx6NYQHIXQomR0PdQ (Spotify) | http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:377645513/sounds.rss (RSS)

In this episode, Lindsey Hanka and Michelle Dineen discuss infant mental health, reflective practice and mental wellness for caregivers and children throughout the infant and early childhood phase of life. Michelle Dineen,  is a licensed clinical social worker with a specialty in infant mental health and reflective practice. She is passionate about helping others build their reflective skills. She has a private practice where she works with individuals and families, specializing in parenting stress and relationships. She is conveniently located in the south Minneapolis & St. Paul metro and is able to travel to any location.Michelle is endorsed for culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice promoting Infant Mental Health as an Infant Mental Health Specialist. She has over a decade of experience in a home visiting program for new parents. During her work she participated in reflective supervision/consultation individually and in multi-disciplinary groups. Since 2012, she has lead or co-lead reflective practice groups and provided individual reflective supervision. Additionally Michelle had the amazing opportunity to be a co-author and instructor for the University of Minnesota's CEED Center for Reflective Practice at the University of Minnesota. She co-authored RIOS™ 1: Using the RIOS™ Framework for Reflective Supervision and also authored one of CEED's self-study modules entitled, Wondering with a Purpose: Reflection in any Setting. *If you are interested in taking any of these courses please contact CEED Center for Reflective Practice.http://mdineen.com/Support the show

Let's talk about attachment! Attachment styles have been at the forefront of mental health and relationship conversations recently, but what are they and how can understanding them help you in navigating your own relationships? In this week's episode, HH clinician Claire Robinson, LICSW joins Kristen and Sammy for a conversation all about attachment. Claire draws on her background being certified in Infant Mental Health, and has a wealth of knowledge regarding relating and relationships. This one is a must-listen for anyone in any kind of relationship - so all of us!

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Barbara Stroud Curt and Katie interview Dr. Barbara Stroud on infant and early childhood mental health. We explore what therapists need to know about working with very young children, including the latest brain science and the very earliest developmental stages. We talk about the importance of children being safe, seen, heard, and helped. We also look at the importance of culture and how to support under-resourced families.   Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Dr. Barbara Stroud Barbara Stroud, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with over three decades worth of culturally informed clinical practice in early childhood development and mental health. She is a founding organizer and the inaugural president (2017-2019) of the California Association for Infant Mental Health, a ZERO TO THREE Fellow, and holds prestigious endorsements as an Infant and Family Mental Health Specialist/Reflective Practice Facilitator Mentor. In 2018 Dr. Stroud was honored with the Bruce D. Perry Spirit of the Child Award. Embedded in all of her trainings and consultations are the activities of reflective practice, demonstrating cultural attunement, and holding a social justice lens in the work. Dr. Stroud's book “How to Measure a Relationship” [published 2012] is improving infant mental health practices around the globe and is now available in Spanish. Her second book, an Amazon best seller, “Intentional Living: finding the inner peace to create successful relationships” walks the reader through a deeper understanding of how their brain influences relationships. Both volumes are currently available on Amazon. Additionally, Dr. Stroud is a contributing author to the text “Infant and early childhood mental health: Core concepts and clinical practice” edited by Kristie Brandt, Bruce Perry, Steve Seligman, & Ed Tronick. Dr. Stroud received her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, and she has worked largely with children in urban communities with severe emotional disturbance.  Dr. Stroud's professional career path has allowed her to work across service delivery silos supporting professionals in mental health, early intervention (part c), child welfare, early care and education, family court staff, primary care, and other arenas. She is highly regarded and has been a key player in the inception and implementation of cutting-edge service delivery to children Prenatal to five and their families; her innovative approaches have won national awards. More specifically, Dr. Stroud is a former preschool director, a non-public school administrator, director of infant mental health services and agency training coordinator. She has held an adjunct faculty position at California State Long Beach and maintained a faculty position in the Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship for 12 years. Currently, Dr. Stroud's primary focus is professional training and private consultation from an anti-racist lens, with a focus on social justice, in the field of infant mental health. Dr. Stroud remains steadfast in her mission to ‘changing the world – one relationship at a time'.   In this podcast episode, we talk about mental health services for infants and young children Curt and Katie continue to identify gaps in typical therapist training. One such gap is working with children 0-5. We reached out to Dr. Barbara Stroud, expert in infant and early childhood to help us learn what therapists need to know about this age group.   What is infant and early childhood mental health? “What I often say to parents and providers is, it's our job to be the bigger cortex for the dysregulated midbrain. So, your little kid is not bad, they're not misbehaving, their dysregulated midbrain is doing the best it can. And we have to step in and be the cortex that holds that dysregulation and nurtures them through this process.” – Dr. Barbara Stroud Looking at big feelings and social and emotional development The current brain science that is impacting infant and early childhood mental health How adults impact infant developing brains What are the basics that therapists should know when working with children under 5 years old? The importance of dyadic therapy Parent training Social emotional developmental stages The damage of punishment on the development of an authentic self What infants need to love themselves, have healthy development “Let me give you something that I give parents and I give childcare providers and I give therapists as a way of thinking about one simple thing you can do and always remember that will support your child's social emotional health: keep them safe, make them feel seen, heard, and helped.” – Dr. Barbara Stroud Infants want to be safe, seen, heard, and helped Co-regulation and holding the big feeling with the child The impacts of this work on adults Transgenerational work – we treat the parent in the way that we would like the parent to treat the child How to support parents in healing their own wounds Therapy Interventions for infants and children under five years old Play therapy is complex and advanced and requires training and supervision Before children can think symbolically or have words, play is not effective Attunement and attachment work The impact of the pandemic on social emotional development Developmental delays seen in research of kids related to the pandemic The way children can catch up developmentally The impact of parents' stress responses on availability How the lack of interaction with age-mates impacts development The responses to stress based on these delays Cultural impacts on early childhood development Questions to ask about cultural and family traditions The stories to explore and the importance of stories and practices How to explore areas of inequity and disparities Understanding our power as professionals Interventions for families with very young children “We can take everyday tasks and turn them into not just nurturing moments, but therapeutic moments… take nurturing tasks that parents have to do already (it's already something they're going to do) and turn it into a therapeutic moment.” – Dr. Barbara Stroud Helping families to identify what they are able to do to make changes The importance of predictability for families with a lot of chaos How therapists without kids can work with parents How parenting is an individual journey The importance of loving kids and being emotionally available to kids   Our Generous Sponsor for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: Thrizer Thrizer is a new modern billing platform for therapists that was built on the belief that therapy should be accessible AND clinicians should earn what they are worth. Their platform automatically gets clients reimbursed by their insurance after every session. Just by billing your clients through Thrizer, you can potentially save them hundreds every month, with no extra work on your end. Every time you bill a client through Thrizer, an insurance claim is automatically generated and sent directly to the client's insurance. From there, Thrizer provides concierge support to ensure clients get their reimbursement quickly, directly into their bank account. By eliminating reimbursement by check, confusion around benefits, and obscurity with reimbursement status, they allow your clients to focus on what actually matters rather than worrying about their money. It is very quick to get set up and it works great in completement with EHR systems. Their team is super helpful and responsive, and the founder is actually a long-time therapy client who grew frustrated with his reimbursement times The best part is you don't need to give up your rate. They charge a standard 3% payment processing fee! Thrizer lets you become more accessible while remaining in complete control of your practice. A better experience for your clients during therapy means higher retention. Money won't be the reason they quit on therapy. Sign up using bit.ly/moderntherapists if you want to test Thrizer completely risk free! Sign up for Thrizer with code 'moderntherapists' for 1 month of no credit card fees or payment processing fees! That's right - you will get one month of no payment processing fees, meaning you earn 100% of your cash rate during that time.   Resources for Modern Therapists mentioned in this Podcast Episode: We've pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! drbarbarastroud.com Dr. Barbara Stroud | Changing The World One Relationship at a Time Using Reflective Practice to Examine Microaggressions The ABC's of Trauma with Dr. Chandra Ghosh Ippen https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/ttac-deconstruct-racism/ YouTube: Dr. Barbara Stroud Facebook: Barbara Stroud Training LinkedIn: Dr. Barbara Stroud https://profectum.org/ Relevant Episodes of MTSG Podcast: Crafting Your Authentic Message: An interview with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW Navigating Pregnancy as a Therapist: An interview with Emily Sanders, LMFT Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: An interview with Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy, LMFT, PMH-C Field-Based Private Practice: An Interview with Megan Costello, LMFT   Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. 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Original Air Date: September 23, 2020 "It's about the therapist's ability to attune in order to facilitate a process of attunement and playful touch between caregiver and infant." - Janet Courtney Traditional play therapy targets children ages 3 and older, but what about the children who aren't yet three? How do we help these children? Join Lisa as she talks about infant mental health with special guest, Dr. Janet Courtney- founder of FirstPlay Therapy. Together they explore the biggest myth related to infants, the significance of implicit memory and most importantly, how clinicians can support healing and re-patterning for these very special little people. Janet Courtney, PhD, LCSW, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, is Founder of FirstPlay® Therapy which is offered for two different developmental levels including “FirstPlay® Developmental Infant Play Therapy” for ages birth to 2 years, and FirstPlay Kinesthetic Storytelling®” for children ages 3 years and older. Dr. Courtney is author and Editor of the groundbreaking books, “Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs, and Practice,” “Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide,” and “Healing Child and Family Trauma through Expressive and Play Therapies: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body, and Mindfulness.” Dr. Courtney specializes in the areas of attachment and infant mental health and infant play therapy and offers a certification training to practitioners in FirstPlay® Therapy.   *

Infant mental health involves promoting emotional and social wellbeing in young children from the prenatal period to 5 years of age through culturally responsive and relationship-based care. In this episode Dr. Humes will discuss why this important specialty area of counseling does not receive the amount of attention it deserves.   For more on Camille, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit concept.paloaltou.edu   The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu

Misty Richards, MD, MS is the Director of Infant Mental Health of the UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program. She is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Perinatal Psychiatry for the Maternal Outpatient Mental health Services (MOMS) Clinic in the Department of OB-GYN, where she treats patients with perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis while educating the next generation about reproductive psychiatry. She is a child, adult, and reproductive psychiatrist at UCLA who holds a joint appointment in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is double board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and specializes in infant mental health, with recent completion of the NAPA Parent-Infant Mental Health Fellowship. Dr. Richards also serves as the Program Director for the UCLA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship and is highly involved in medical student education as a Core Faculty Educator in the Scientific Foundations of Medicine for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.   There's A Name For The Ups And Downs Of New Motherhood: It's Called Matrescence UCLA Maternal Outpatient Mental health Services (MOMS) Clinic UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Brightside Up's Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP. Rebecca is an Infant and Toddler Mental Health Consultant & Coordinator by day and a dog mom by night.  Rebecca's passion for mental health awareness and collaborating with professionals to support children's social and emotional mental health shines through her work every day.  Tune in to hear Rebecca chat with Hannah and Rachel about Attachment theory, styles, and relationships within early child development.  Mentioned on the show:Ghosts in the Nursery by Selma Fraiberg* Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bret Powell *Sometimes when the mics turn on, our brains shut off! The concept of Ghosts in the Nursery was developed by Selma Fraiberg, not Alicia Lieberman. Whoopsies!                                                                                                                         ---On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

This week we bring you a long awaited interview with our Gentle Sleep Coach colleague Macall Gordon. Macall specializes in working with "live wires:" Children with very alert temperaments. She shares with us her immense knowledge gained from working with these children as well as research insights. Macall has a master's degree in Applied Psychology from Antioch University, Seattle with a research-based specialization in infant mental health, the development of emotional regulation, and parenting psychology. She also has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the graduate Counseling Psychology program at Antioch University in Seattle. She has conducted and presented research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at infant and child development conferences around the world including the World Association for Infant Mental Health, the International Society for Infant Studies, the Society for Research in Child Development, and the American Psychological Association. She has been a featured speaker at international sleep conferences and has led webinar-based advanced training for sleep coaches, mental health providers, and others. Macall has just finished the manuscript for a book on sleep techniques for livewires. She lives outside of Seattle with her livewire husband and two very dramatic dogs. Macall can be found in any of these places: Website: http://www.littlelivewires.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlelivewires Instagram: @littlelivewires ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Macall_Gordon