Course Summary
Every child, including babies, has mental health needs. Infant and early childhood mental health is an integral part of the behavioral health field, encompassing a continuum of care that includes promotion, prevention, intervention, and treatment. This course explores a variety of prevention and intervention programs. Furthermore, you will gain practical experience in selecting evidence-based treatments for trauma in children under the age of 6.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain principles of trauma-informed care and how they are the foundation for organizations to provide effective trauma intervention.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of prevention programs that support families of infants (0 to 2 years old) and young children (3 to 5 years old) with building healthy relationships.
- Recognize evidence-based treatments for children younger than 6 years old who have been traumatized.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health professionals, social workers, substance abuse counselors, peer specialists, and other behavioral health service providers.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Jacob Holzman, PhD, Licensed Child Psychologist
- Lisa J. Schlueter, PhD, Early Childhood Mental Health Unit Manager, Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Shannon Bekman, PhD, IECMH-E®
