Child Welfare & Foster Parent AIMHiTN Training Catalogue

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Description: Children experience a wide range of emotions, some of which can feel overwhelming and challenging to manage. This workshop will explore brain development, discuss what happens to the body when it feels stress, and focus on the three foundational principles- Regulate, Relate and Reason- that are crucial in helping young children handle big emotions effectively. Come join us as we learn together and begin the journey to enhancing our professional development through Endorsement, furthering our communities and the families we serve.

*This training is for Safe Baby Court and Child Welfare Professionals

Presenter(s):

Amy Jenkins, M.Ed, IMH-E®

I'm Amy Jenkins, and I joined the AIMHiTN team in January 2023 as the Director of Learning and Development. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Education from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. With almost 30 years of experience working with children and their families, I've spent the past 20 years in the field of early intervention. My work spans from providing direct services to developing programs and leading at the state level.

Before joining AIMHiTN, I served as an Early Childhood Specialist for the Tennessee Early Intervention System. There, I was supporting and training early intervention programs for Part C, IDEA across Tennessee. My other professional experiences include directing a home visiting program, managing an early childhood program, and providing therapy for at-risk youth and their families.

I collaborate with Part C programs in other states, offering consultation and training on conducting and implementing the Routines Based Interview. This evidence-based family assessment method and my consultations on best practices for in-home service delivery programming are key components of my work.

Currently, I serve on the Family Advisory Council for my local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and volunteer as a Parent Mentor.

 

Title: Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) Training

This training is sold out. Please stay tuned for upcoming FAN dates in March!

Date: December 5th & 6th, 2024

Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm CST, in-person only

Address: Clarksville, TN

Description: This is a training for Child Welfare workers and Foster Parents. Facilitating Attuned Interactions is a model from the Erikson Institute that promotes self-awareness of providers and increased attunement to caregivers that results in improved professional/parent relationships and improved service recipient outcomes. FAN has been a core framework for pediatricians, mental health clinicians, home visitors, and child welfare professionals across the US. The model emphasizes slowing down interactions with service recipients to increase focus on relationships, which has been shown through research to decrease the amount of time for families to reach their identified goals. FAN is a huge asset to a number of TN's workforce sectors, and we're so excited to bring this opportunity to child welfare.

*Both days (2) must be attended in entireity to complete the training. You must register for both days.

*FAN will not allow any recording of the training. No recording will be allowed or provided.

*Lunch will be provided.

Presenter(s):

Alison D. Peak LCSW, IMH-E®

Alison D. Peak is the Executive Director of Allied Behavioral Health Solutions in Nashville, TN. Alison has spent the majority of her career dedicated to two primary passions: integrated behavioral health services in primary care settings and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. Alison is privileged to be a member of ZERO TO THREE 2020-2022 Fellows and to work alongside state and national colleagues to further Infant and Early Childhood services and workforce development. Clinically, Alison is passionate about working with children who have histories of early trauma and their caregivers, Reflective Supervision, and utilizing RSC to build leadership capacity in systems.

Rachel Hanson, MS, CLC, IMH-E®

Rachel Hanson graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in social work and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a focus in Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University. Rachel started work in community mental health working with at-risk youth providing family behavioral therapy. Currently, Rachel is the Project Manager for Healthy Start Tennessee at Centerstone, a maternal health and infant/early childhood mental health grant. Prior to being the Project Manager, Rachel was an in-home therapist specializing in perinatal mood disorders. Rachel is a Resilient TN Building Strong Brains Tennessee, HOPE Champion, and FAN trainer. Rachel has a large focus for collective impact in the community in order to address gaps and disparities that impact families and community members. Rachel resides in Lawrenceburg, TN with her husband and three children.

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