South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association

The impact of Hurricane Helene is still unfolding, and we want to offer a supportive space to hold the burden of that impact together. If you are an Infant/Early Childhood Professional who supports infants, children and families impacted by Hurricane Helene, then this space is for you. You may also have been impacted directly. This is a space for us to share our experiences, receive support, be in community, and for us to be held around this. This can be a space to share a story or lend an ear. This can be a space to just be. Feel free to come as you are, and as you can. We have 2 times for you to join. October 9th: 11am-12pm October 9th: 3pm-4pm To register: https://lnkd.in/eZTnDxmB

Have you grabbed your spot for the 16th Annual Leadership Summit with the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health? The Summit is designed to support infant and early childhood mental health professionals by providing learning opportunities from top experts on key topics relevant to advancing equity in infant and early childhood mental health systems, workforce development, reflective supervision/consultation, and nonprofit leadership. This year's Summit will bring together leaders and professionals to share insights, reflect on challenges, and collectively move the field forward. This virtual event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen connections and collaborate on innovative solutions. Click this link for more info and registration details! https://lnkd.in/eMzRxZ2z

We are devastated at the impact Hurricane Helene left of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. Our thoughts are with everyone that has been affected as this will be a long recovery. As hard as this is on adults, babies and children feel the impact as well. They can't always express what they are feeling and noticing about the changes around them. This time, post hurricane, is very important. Recognizing what babies and children are trying to tell us they need is difficult, but some of our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists have put together a guide for caregivers to help navigate this space. Be on the lookout for more resources from us on how to cope physically and mentally throughout this time. If you aren't on our email list, send us a DM or drop your email below so we can make sure you get all the information we are compiling.

We are so excited to announce that SCIMHA now has a blog! Through this blog and its diverse content we offer insights, resources, and expert perspectives to support the healthy development of you and your child. To check out our blog posts follow this link!

Have you checked out SCIMHA’s CEO, Kerrie Schnake’s book?! Schnake co-wrote , Teacher Well-Being in Early Childhood: A Resource for Early Care and Education Professionals (Early Childhood Education Series), with Angela C Baum, and released it a few months ago. With a specific focus on the unique factors related to the field of early childhood care and education, this book discusses the concept of well-being and how it applies specifically to teachers of young children. This comprehensive resource also explores the implications of, and connections between, teacher well-being, equity, and social justice. Get your copy now at the link below and join the discussion on improving teacher well-being in early childhood education! Link: https://lnkd.in/eNUhkUYK

🎉Celebrate International Podcast day with us by checking out our podcast Raising Relationships. 💙We aim to open the dialogue about the challenges of caring for a child and provide support and encouragement for all adults in a child’s life. To listen: https://lnkd.in/eSRHhkcJ

☀️Invest in your child’s development and watch them thrive. 💫Strong children lead to a brighter tomorrow.

We caught up with Linda Storm from Infant Massage USA at the Children’s Trust of South Carolina conference, and she had so many amazing things to say about our network of services at SCIMHA! Did you know that we hold webinars each month for endorsement and other IECMH topics? We also have a podcast and many programs to connect parents and caregivers to the best resources for them. Check out what Linda has to say and register for our next Endorsement 101 session on October 24 here: https://lnkd.in/eChpWUht

Mindfulness has been used with adults to reduce stress, bolster overall health and psychological functioning, and assist a return to wellness following adversity. We are learning that mindfulness may also support healthy adult-child relationships. When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness activities can help: https://bit.ly/4egyF6o

Wired for Connection: The Power of Dyadic Care in Early Childhood When babies enter the world, they are wired for connection. Traditional care models often view children from a single lens, but dyadic care takes a more holistic approach. It recognizes that every baby is part of a broader family system, offering support not just to the child but to their caregivers as well. By strengthening these family bonds, we help equip everyone with the skills for success. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZyXKoP