activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 1
- Member Communications and Training Dissemination Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationDistributes regular newsletters and training notices to members to support ongoing professional development and engagement in infant mental health.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Infants and Families State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in advocacy efforts at local and state levels to impact policy and social change for the benefit of Arizona infants and their families.
- Advocacy for Infants, Toddlers, and Families State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in advocacy efforts at local and state levels to impact policy and social change for the benefit of infants, toddlers, and their families in Arizona.
- State and Local Advocacy for Infants and Families State Legislative Advocacy for Health & Child/Family PolicyEngages in advocacy efforts to impact policy and social change at local and state levels for the benefit of Arizona infants, toddlers, and their families.
capacity building · 12
- Annual Institute for Professional Education Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationOrganizes the annual Institute to advance professional education in infant mental health, featuring speakers and workshops in the Southwest, held bi-annually.
- Equity and Social Justice Capacity BuildingThe Equity and Social Justice Committee develops organizational understanding of equity in relational practices and identifies opportunities to strengthen capacity and commitment to serving children and families facing adversity.
- Equity and Social Justice InitiativesOperates an Equity and Social Justice Committee to develop a shared organizational understanding of equity within relational practices and identify opportunities to improve capacity and commitment to address equity for children and families facing adversity.
- Equity and Social Justice InitiativesThe Equity and Social Justice Committee works to develop a shared organizational understanding of equity within relational practices and identifies opportunities to improve capacity and commitment to address equity for children and families facing adversity.
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) Credentialing Program Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationOffers and manages the Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) credential, which evaluates and recognizes professionals working with infants and toddlers (0-36 months) based on competencies for culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice across five specialties, including requiring an exam for Mentor applicants.
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) Program Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationOffers the IMH-E® credential to professionals working with infants and toddlers (0–36 months), assessing applicants based on education, employment, specialized training, and reflective supervision to ensure expertise. The program includes five practice specialties and requires an exam for Mentor-level endorsement.
- Infant Mental Health Training and Education Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationProvides training in infant mental health and child development, and organizes an annual Institute and bi-annual Institute featuring speakers and workshops to advance professional education in the field.
- Professional Endorsement Program for Infant Mental Health Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationOffers and manages the Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) credential across five practice specialties in Arizona, evaluating applicants based on education, employment, specialized training, and reflective supervision to ensure professionals working with infants and toddlers attain a high level of expertise and skill.
- Professional Training and Education Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationProvides infant mental health and child development training, and hosts a bi-annual Institute featuring speakers and workshops to advance professional education in infant mental health.
- Professional Training and Interdisciplinary Collaboration Infant Mental Health Professional Training & ConsultationProvides infant mental health and child development training and serves as a forum for interdisciplinary exchange, education, and collaboration in service delivery across Arizona.
- Reflective Supervision Support Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportEnables Endorsed Reflective Supervisors to provide qualifying reflective supervision/consultation (RSC) hours for professionals seeking or renewing IMH-E® Endorsement.
- Reflective Supervision/Consultation (RSC) Provision Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportAllows Endorsed Reflective Supervisors to provide qualifying reflective supervision/consultation hours for individuals seeking or renewing their Endorsement®.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advancing Infant Mental Health through Professional Education and Public Awareness professional_education_and_public_awarenessThe organization advances infant mental health by educating professionals and raising public awareness about its importance, recognizing the critical impact of the perinatal through early childhood years on psychosocial development.
- Building Professional Networks for Infant and Toddler Well-being network_buildingThe organization builds and fosters professional networks to support the development of infants and toddlers and the well-being of their families, creating a community among individuals dedicated to infant mental health.
- Competency-Based Credentialing to Professionalize the Field competency-based-credentialingSupports and recognizes professional proficiency through an internationally recognized, competency-based credential (IMH-E®) that emphasizes culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice and offers tiered specialties aligned with scope of practice.
- Defining Optimal Infant Mental Health framework_developmentThe organization defines optimum infant mental health as the "Goodness of Fit" between an infant and their environment and caregivers, which fosters emotional growth, healthy attachment, self-confidence, relationship competency, and developmentally appropriate behavior.
- Network Building and Community Engagement network_buildingThe organization builds and fosters professional networks to support infant and toddler development and family well-being, creating a community among individuals passionate about infant mental health.
- Network Building for Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration network-buildingBuilds professional networks across disciplines such as early care and education, medicine, child welfare, and policy to strengthen support for infant and toddler development and family well-being.
- Professional Credentialing and Development professional_credentialingThe organization supports and recognizes the development and proficiency of professionals working with pregnant women, infants, and young children by offering an internationally recognized, competency-based credential. This ensures professionals across various disciplines attain expertise in infant mental health and promotes culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice.
- Professional Education and Public Awareness professional-education-and-public-awarenessThe organization advances infant mental health through professional education and public awareness initiatives, promoting the understanding that the perinatal through early childhood years are critical for psychosocial development.
- Professional Education and Public Awareness to Advance Infant Mental Health professional-education-and-public-awarenessUses professional education and public awareness initiatives to promote understanding of the critical nature of the perinatal through early childhood years for psychosocial development and to advance the field of infant mental health.
- Standardized Framework for Defining and Promoting Infant Mental Health framework_developmentAdvances the field by defining optimal infant mental health through a standardized "Goodness of Fit" framework that emphasizes emotional growth, healthy attachment, and developmentally appropriate behavior within caregiving environments.
- Standardizing and Credentialing Infant Mental Health Professionals professional_credentialing_and_standardizationThe organization supports and recognizes the proficiency of professionals working with pregnant women, infants, and young children through an internationally recognized, competency-based credentialing system. This system ensures professionals across various disciplines attain expertise in culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice and offers tiered specialties to match diverse scopes of practice.
- Streamlined Electronic Systems for Credentialing Efficiency electronic application systemUtilizes an electronic application system (EASy) to improve efficiency and accessibility in the credentialing process by enabling secure, automated reference ratings.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Endorsed Reflective Supervisor (ERS) Add-On
Specialized credential allowing endorsed professionals to provide qualifying reflective supervision/consultation (RSC) hours to others pursuing or renewing IMH-E®, requiring specific training and supervision experience in RSC.
Endorsement Renewal Process
Three-year renewal cycle requiring endorsed professionals to attest to completing 45 hours of infant mental health-specific training and 36 hours of reflective supervision/consultation, with random audits for compliance.
Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®)
Professional credentialing program offering four categories—Infant Family Associate, Infant Family Specialist, Infant Mental Health Specialist, and Infant Mental Health Mentor—based on competencies in culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice for those serving infants, toddlers, and families.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health Network — A founding member of this global organization, licensing its Competency Guidelines and Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice.
- Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health Network — Founding member of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, a global organization that partners with infant mental health associations.
- Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health Network — ITMHCA is a member of this organization.
- Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health Partner — Connects Infant Mental Health Mentor applicants with the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health to complete the Endorsement® exam through their virtual platform, Question Mark.
- Lodestar Foundation Funder — Acknowledged for initially funding Arizona implementation of the Endorsement®.
- Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Partner — Acknowledged for support in the creation of Endorsement® materials.
- Questionmark Partner — Administers all Endorsement exams through Questionmark, an online exam platform.
- Stripe.com Government — Third-party payment processor used to securely handle credit card transactions.
- Stripe.com Partner — Third-party payment processor used for secure credit card transactions
- The Infant/Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona Partner — Formerly known as this organization.
- W. K. Kellogg Foundation Funder — Acknowledged for support in the creation of Endorsement® materials.