Team WI-AIMH and Wisconsin's First Lady visit Once Upon a Time in Verona
Today, Lana Nenide and Jenny Durand of #TeamWIAIMH and the First Lady of Wisconsin, Kathleen Evers, visited Verona Area Pre-K students at Once Upon a Time. First Lady Evers spoke with teachers and parents and spent some time reading to the children! Once Upon a Time has received a top award for using the WI Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competence, a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting healthy social emotional learning in young children.. Congratulations to Once Upon a Time! What a big day!
Upcoming: WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Event: ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE Training
Lisa Jones (4-C) and Cathy Daentl (CESA5) will be giving an ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE Training in Baraboo on August 24th!
When: Saturday August, 24th 2019 8:30am—3:30pm
Where: Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper St Baraboo, WI 53913
Fee: $15 for WI-AIMH members, $20 for non members (Light Breakfast and Lunch Provided)
Registration Deadline: August 9th
Developmental screening is a proven strategy for identifying children's strengths and opportunities for growth. Check out the attached flyer for more information and register today! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Registration ends August 9th.
Click on the image below to view/download the event flyer.
Conference Registration is OPEN!
Registration for the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood
Mental Health Conference is OPEN!
Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Dr. Eva Marie Shivers
Topic: Equity and Diversity
Click the linked text below to view the breakout session schedule
The Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference is held at the beautiful Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI. We are fortunate to have obtained state rate for our room block this year ($92/night)!
To reserve your room
You may call 800-876-3399 and press prompt #1; state that you are with WI Alliance for Infant Mental Health to book reservations in the conference room block.
Or you may book online. Visit www.osthoff.com and click on the meetings tab at the top of the screen. Click on “To make your individual Group reservations” and use GWIALLIA for Group ID and then INFANT for the password. You will then be directed through the online reservations process.
See you in October!
Upcoming: WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Quarterly Event
SAVE THE DATE!!
Southern Region Chapter Quarterly Event
Join us at our next event where we will learn about Special Play presented by Katie Rommes!!
• Learn the underpinnings of Special Play
• Learn ideas to share with a child’s caregiver on how to set up, conduct, and end Special Play sessions
• Have a chance to see an abbreviated Special Play session
When: June 14th, 1:30pm – 4pm
Where: Viroqua Coop, 609 N Main St., Viroqua, WI
About the Presenter
Katie has been working with children and families for over 23 years with Healthy Families in La Crosse, WI. Healthy Families serves overburdened families with children; starting prenatally and ending when the child goes to school. Katie provides home visiting to families, serves as the clinical supervisor and program manager. As a graduate of the UW Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Capstone Certificate Program, Katie regularly integrates relationship based practices into her day to day work.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wsc06142019
ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/814930561
Professional Development credit will be provided.
Contact the Chapter at Schapter@wiaimh.org with questions!
Conference Registration and Room Block Opens July 1!
Registration for our Annual Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference opens July 1!
The room block also opens July 1.
New for 2019: We have obtained State Rate from the Osthoff this year!
Click here or on the thumbnails to view and/or download the Conference Itinerary and Registration Fee and Timetable.
Help WI-AIMH to recognize excellence!
WI-AIMH is very excited to announce that nominations are open for TWO Awards!
The James R Ryan Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the social-emotional development of infants, young children and their families within a Wisconsin community, thus demonstrating a commitment to the mission and vision of WI -AIMH
The Spirit of WI-AIMH Award is given to a professional in any area of Infant Mental Health who goes above and beyond to provide high quality services to families with young children.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOTH AWARDS
PROCESS
Any interested party may nominate an individual for either Award. Please see the attached forms for more information.
One complimentary full conference registration will be awarded to the award recipient.
Completed Nomination Forms are due by May 10, 2019
REVIEW, SELECTION and PRESENTATION
· Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2019.
· WI-AIMH will review and post complete applications on WI-AIMH’s website on May 20, 2019.
· Voting by current WI-AIMH members will be open from May 20 – June 7, 2019.
· The nominee with the most votes will be selected to receive the award.
· The award recipients and their nominators will be notified in mid June 2019.
· The Award will be presented to the award recipient at a lunch ceremony on the 2019 Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference on Monday, October 14, 2019.
Download James Ryan Award nomination information here!
Download Spirit of WI-AIMH Award nomination information here!
Upcoming: Gender Identity in Young Children: Promoting Supportive Parenting Practices and Gender Inclusive Systems
Gender Identity in Young Children:
Promoting Supportive Parenting Practices and Gender Inclusive Systems
This training is recommended for health, mental health, education and other professionals in the community working with very young children and their families, schools or other systems serving young children and families.
Learning Objective:
1. Overview of key concepts and developmental stages of gender identity.
2. Strategies to promote affirmative, understanding and supportive parenting practices.
3. Strategies to promote gender inclusivity in schools and other systems.
Presenter: Joel Baum, MS
Gender Spectrum - Emeryville, CA
www.genderspectrum.org
Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2019
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry/WisPIC
6001 Research Park Blvd. Madison, WI 53719
Commons Room #1616
Registration Fee (Includes CEUs): $120
Link to Register: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80PnC65S9wwQWC9
For more information: Noelle Chambers
Email: nkchambers@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-5000
Upcoming: WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Quarterly Meeting
Come Learn about Infant Mental Health in your Community!!
When: February 28th 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wscfeb282019
Contact the Chapter at Schapter@wiaimh.org with questions!
Professional Development: What is Infant Mental Health Consultation?
Janna Hack, LCSW, IMH-E®, will provide an opportunity to explore IMH Consultation in various programs serving infants and young children. She will define IMH Consultation and provide the benefits to receiving consultation. She will also address the qualifications needed to become a consultant and describe the various ways a consultant could be used to support programs. She will highlight her own work as a consultant!
1.5 contact hours continuing education credit available for $10.00.
Registry credit is also available.