A guide to fostering peace and harmony during the holiday season for families and practitioners, emphasizing strategies to build hope and balance. This includes practical tips on managing stress, setting realistic expectations, nurturing self-care, fostering gratitude, and promoting inclusivity. The resource aims to support both personal well-being and professional practices during this busy time, encouraging meaningful connections and resilience.

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This podcast is a collaborative effort from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (through a contract with the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University).

Join us as we delve into the world of autism, exploring its definition, statistics, and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT). Discover how the M-CHAT is used for early detection of autism in toddlers, its importance, and tips for effective implementation.

Listen now and embark on this journey to increase awareness, foster acceptance, and promote early intervention for individuals with autism.

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Resources:

Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org

Talks on Tuesday Webinar, VEIPD: Unseen, but In Need: Identifying Girls with ASD in EI: https://www.veipd.org/main/sub_2023_talks_tuesdays.html

Book: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman

Poem: A Trip to Holland: https://blogs.illinois.edu/files/8619/809619/174675.pdf

In this engaging episode, join us on a journey to explore the temperament of young children, the fascinating connection to brain development, and the various categories it encompasses. Delve into insightful discussions on the concept of 'goodness of fit' and its profound influence on our interactions with the world around us. Whether you're an early interventionist or caregiver seeking to understand young children better or simply intrigued by the complexities of human nature, this podcast offers enlightening conversations and valuable insights.

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Resources:

Infant and Toddler Temperament Tool: https://www.ecmhc.org/temperament/index.html

In this insightful episode, our special guests, Kirsten Sippel-Klug and Kena Chambers, shed light on the process of building a stronger therapeutic relationship despite cultural differences. They discuss how they fostered a positive working relationship by navigating the nuances of their backgrounds. The conversation delves into instances of mismatch and repair, highlighting the challenges faced and the strategies employed to overcome them. Additionally, the guests share a pivotal moment in their collaboration that significantly contributed to the development of their relationship. For therapists and parents interested in creating their own positive therapeutic relationships, valuable advice is offered based on the guests' experiences. Tune in to gain valuable insights into cultivating meaningful connections in therapeutic settings.

Resources:

John, M. S. S., Thomas, K., & Noroña, C. R. (2013). Diversity-informed infant mental health tenets: Together in the struggle for social justice. Retrieved from https://perspectives.waimh.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2017/05/ZERO-TO-THREE-Corner.-Diversity-Informed-Infant-Mental-Health-Tenets-Together-in-the-Struggle-for-Social-Justice-.pdf

Vikitsreth, N. (2022). Queering “Ways of being:” Replacing politeness with honesty to create belonging. Zero to Three, 42(4).

Nat Vikitsreth, LCSW, DT, CEIM, Founder of Come Back to Care, Inc.
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In this episode, Andy Gomm joins Lisa and Tracy to discuss ways to elevate policy and advocacy efforts in infant mental health.

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This podcast is a collaborative effort from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (through a contract with the Partnership for People with Disabilities/VCU).

Resources:

Briefing Paper and Planning Tool: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Intervention (Part C): Policies and practices for supporting the social and emotional development and mental health of infants and toddlers in the context of parent-child relationships: https://ectacenter.org/topics/iecmh/iecmh-partc.asp

In this episode, Lisa and Tracy share tips to promote gratitude daily. Visit https://veipd.org/main/index.html or https://www.vaimh.org/ for more information

This podcast is a collaborative effort from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (through a contract with the Partnership for People with Disabilities/VCU).

Resources:

Promoting Gratitude for Mental Health: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/psych/mental-health-professional-resources/primary-care-articles/gratitude-and-mental-health/

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

Chasing Life Podcast, Sanjay Gupta, Topic: The Rested Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDPDBh1JhU

Positive Mindset, by Simon Sinek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJGh8PnobQ

Book Resource: Ten Percent Happier, by Dan Harris

In this episode, Valerie Abbott joins Lisa and Tracy to share her lived experience with Postpartum OCD. Thank you, Valerie, for being open, honest, and vulnerable with us.

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In this episode, Lisa and Tracy provide the definitions of Infant Mental Health (IMH) and early relational health, share statistics, and break down the stigma around IMH.

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Additional Resources discussed:

How to Communicate Effectively About Early Relational Health: What It Is and Why It Matters: https://nurtureconnection.org/resource/how-to-communicate-effectively-about-early-relational-health-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/

Briefing Paper: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Intervention (Part C): Policies and practices for supporting the social and emotional development and mental health of infants and toddlers in the context of parent-child relationships: https://ectacenter.org/topics/iecmh/iecmh-partc.asp

Neufeld Institute: https://neufeldinstitute.org/

References:

Center for the Study of Social Policy (n.d.). Advancing Early Relational Health. https://cssp.org/our-work/project/advancing-early-relational-health/#:~:text=Early%20Relational%20Health%E2%80%94or%20the,healthy%20children%2C%20healthy%20families%2C%20and

Zero to Three (n.d.). Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. https://www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/infant-and-early-childhood-mental-health/

Zero to Three Infant Mental Health Task Force Steering Committee . Definition of infant mental health. National Center for Clinical Infant Programs; Washington, DC: 2001.

In this episode, Lisa and Tracy discuss the skills and strategies from Weatherston’s (2000) article, The Infant Mental Health Specialist.

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Additional Resources discussed:

CDC Milestones: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

Brain Power of Natural Learning Opportunities (page 2): https://www.veipd.org/main/pdf/coaching_and_telehealth_families_9.11.20.pdf

Ghosts in the Nursery Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/e7HxuTZ7A_E

References:

Weatherston, D. The Infant Mental Health Specialist. Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, Oct./Nov. 2000. October 2000.

In this episode, Lisa and Tracy break down the various stress factors those working with young children and their families may face including the impact on practitioners and ways to reduce stress. Visit https://veipd.org/main/index.html or https://www.vaimh.org/ for more information.

Additional Resources discussed:

BOOK: What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

BOOK: The Anti-Anxiety Notebook: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Essentials by Hod Tamir, Rachel E. Brenner, Diana Hu, Emory Strickland, Haley Nahman