XCUS-309 - Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Certificate Program in California
Course Description
The Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) provides advanced training for mental health clinicians and early childhood professionals in the specialized role of consulting in early childhood settings. You’ll learn approaches to promote mental health in the early childhood years and how the role of consultant is unique from other mental health clinician roles, as well as how consultation aims to build the capacity of early childhood professionals, settings, and systems to support young children’s mental health.
You’ll engage with national experts in the field of IECMHC and instructors from Georgetown University’s Center for Child and Human Development, home of the Center of Excellence in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. All faculty have created, implemented, and guided national IECMHC programs. You’ll leave the program equipped with the knowledge needed to effectively support well-being for young children, families, and professionals in early childhood settings in the consultant role. You will also develop a network in the field to promote and support your professional development.
Course Objectives
Program Learning Objectives:
- Describe and understand IECMHC as a distinct mental health service
- Learn about the evidence base for IECMHC
- Examine and address equity
- Identify core aspects of supervision and importance of reflective practice