Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee

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Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee

Our focus is on prenatal care up to a child's sixth birthday because we know it's those earliest years that matter most.

AIMHiTN is a multidisciplinary non-profit organization for all who support the development of children from birth to age 5, their families, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN) exists to support infants and young children and the adults who impact their early relational health. AIMHiTN delivers education, training, and resources to assist caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals in their everyday interactions with infants, young children, and their families. Our work helps ensure healthy communities and a productive workforce for generations to come, creating a brighter future for all. Simply put, we support the workforce that supports our future workforce.

09/16/2026

The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect

Date: Monday, September 22nd 2026

Time: 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Presenter: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E

Description:

Working in child welfare means carrying complex stories, navigating heavy systems, and holding hope in hard places. Refill and Reflect is a space created just for you-- a chance to step away from the urgency, process the challenges and triumphs of your work, and connect with others who truly understand.

Whether you're wrestling with a tough case, celebrating a small victory, or simply need to be heard, this space welcomes it all. Bring your lunch, refill your coffee or tea, and make room for what so often gets overlooked-- your own reflection, your own care.

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/251775221845056

09/15/2026

September is Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Month. 💙

Every day, child welfare professionals across Tennessee show up for children and families with skill, compassion, persistence, and hope.

Their work happens in countless ways: building relationships, navigating complex moments, connecting families with resources, celebrating progress, advocating for children, collaborating with communities, and helping create pathways toward stability and wellbeing.

This month, AIMHiTN is proud to recognize the people behind that work.

To Tennessee’s child welfare professionals: thank you for the relationships you build, the expertise you bring, and the many ways you strengthen children, families, and communities.

We’re grateful to have you around the table. 💙

09/14/2026

TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session -Connect, Engage, Empower: Practical Strategies for Home Visitors

Date: September 21, 2026

Time: 10am CST / 11am EST

Description:

What helps families feel welcomed, valued, understood, and motivated to stay engaged in home visiting? This session will explore practical strategies home visitors can use every day to build trusting relationships, respond to family priorities, and create meaningful opportunities for participation. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own engagement practices and explore the Family Engagement Toolkit as a resource for identifying challenges, choosing strategies, and turning ideas into action.

Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.

This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!

To register: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17030256196464RGHZXGRH0

09/11/2026

Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Time: 11 AM CST

Presenter: Firefly Clinic

Description:

Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.

This session provides an overview of substance use disorders in the perinatal period, including risks, impacts on infants, and evidence-informed approaches to screening, support, treatment, and recovery. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.

Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.

https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

09/09/2026

Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Maternal Mental Health Concerns and Impact on a Baby

Date: September 10th 2026

Time: 11 AM CST

Presenter: Dr. Meyleen Velasquez, LCSW, PhD.

Description:

Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.

This session examines common maternal mental health concerns, how they can impact infant development, and practical strategies for early identification, support, and connection to care. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away. Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.

https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

09/07/2026

Endorsement 101

Time: 10 AM CST / 11 AM EST

Presenters: Brittany Bowman BS, IECMH-E®

Description:

This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/260755139689068

09/04/2026

HELD: Early Relational Health at Every Level

Dates: September 9th and September 10th

Times: 12:30 PM - 2 PM CST (Both Days)

Two Part Series Overview:

Relationships are the active ingredient in healthy development — and the same serve-and-return that builds a baby's brain also sustains the practitioner, the supervisor, and the system around them.

We name the mechanism once, then follow it all the way up. This is what lets us keep the baby in the room even when we reach
systems and policy, and it turns "parallel
process" from an abstraction into the organizing idea of the whole series.

Presenter: Jennifer Drake-Croft

Jennifer Drake-Croft, MSSW, IECMH-E®, is an Assistant‌ Professor at Georgetown University’s Thrive Center for‌ Children, Families, and Communities. Her work focuses on‌ workforce development, innovation, and systems change in‌
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and Early‌ Relational Health (ERH), with expertise spanning child trauma,‌
child abuse prevention, and child-centered policy. Jennifer‌ serves as a Faculty Director of Georgetown’s IECMH Consultation‌ Certificate Program and contributes‌ t‌o the Thrive Incubator, partnering‌ with practitioners and communities‌ to design and scale practical‌ solutions that support all children‌ and families to thrive.

To register: https://conta.cc/4ivXxMA

09/02/2026

TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Family Engagement: AIMHITN Emergency Toolkit for Home Visitors

Date: September 8, 2026

Time: 10am CST / 11am EST

Description:

Home visitors are the front line of family support, often working with vulnerable populations. Sharing tools with families that help them remain connected to their child’s needs during times of crisis is vital to the child’s early relationship health and development. We will explore how the toolkit provides critical preparedness strategies to help home visitors effectively protect and assist families during unexpected events.

Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.

This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!

To register: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17030256196464RGHZXGRH0

08/28/2026

Fostering Early Relationships Part 2

Date: September 30th 2026

Time: 10 AM CST

Presenters: Sarah Manley Judkins, LMSW, ECMH-E® and Leah Tolbert, ABHS Therapist and Warmline Coordinator, LPC- MHSP(t)

Description:

The Fostering Early Relationships training is designed to support foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, and safety placements in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of Tennessee's youngest children in the child welfare system.

Participants explore key topics such as the dynamics of rupture and repair in relationships, the role of brain development, and the impact of adverse
childhood experiences. The training emphasizes the importance of responsive caregiving in promoting children's well-being.

Each training concludes with a reflective session, where participants come
together to discuss the material, share insights from their foster parenting
journey, and explore practical strategies for supporting the children in their
care.

Come as you are and enjoy a space of reflection, connection, and support with other parents walking similar paths.

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262144599006863

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