Save the Date for the Upcoming WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Quarterly Event!
Save the Date!
WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Quarterly Event
Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Training
When: November 7th, 2pm-4pm
Where: Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI
**No cost to attend training**
The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework guides child- and family-serving professionals to recognize and lift up families’ strengths and to shift their practice in small but significant ways that support families to build five key protective factors. Learn what Strengthening Families is all about, and how you can use the framework and tools from the Center for the Study of Social Policy to make changes in your practice and help families build their protective factors.
Contact the Chapter At :
Email: Schapter@wiaimh.org
Facebook: https://fb.me/WIAIMHSouthernChapter
Presenter Cailin O'Connor is a Senior Associate at the Center for the Study of Social Policy, where she works to promote better outcomes for young children and their families, with a focus on promoting the protective factors that children, families, and communities need to thrive. With roots in the field of family support and child abuse and neglect prevention, Cailin’s work has addressed a wide range of issues, including adverse childhood experiences, cross-systems coordination, effective prevention strategies, and evidence-informed program im-provement. She is a graduate of Macalester College, and holds a mas-ter's degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a gradu-ate certificate in Prevention and Intervention Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Happy Hour and Networking To Follow:
Me & Julio Restaurant
2784 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI
Registry Credit and CEU available!
WI-AIMH welcomes latest professionals to IMH-E® network
Congratulations to Mary B. Olson (Wausau) and Gean M. Swiatko-Klee (Kenosha) for earning Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement® for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health. Welcome to this network of dedicated IMH professionals. Thank you for your commitment to infants, toddlers and their families.
IMH Endorsement® is an internationally-recognized credential that supports and recognizes the development and proficiency of professionals who work with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, and their families.
For more information about IMH-Endorsement®, including information about how to apply, visit www.wiaimh.org/endorsement.
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.
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
Do you have questions about IMH-Endorsement® Renewal? Download our step-by-step guide!
As of 2018, WI-AIMH will be requiring all IMH-Endorsed professionals to renew their IMH-Endorsement®. WI-AIMH has created a renewal guide to help walk you through this process.
The Renewal requirements as determined by the Alliance for the Advancement of IMH are as follows:
Required: A minimum of 15 clock hours of training related to culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice promoting infant mental health
Required: Annual renewal of membership to an IMH Association (WI-AIMH, the World Association of IMH, or another state IMH Association).
Strongly recommended: WI-AIMH recommends that all Endorsed® professionals seek reflective supervision or consultation, particularly for those who provide reflective supervision or consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Aside from the $60 Annual IMH Membership renewal, are there any other costs associated with renewing my IMH-Endorsement®?
No, there are no other costs, aside from costs associated with attending training events.
How do I submit my IMH-E® Renewal?
By 2018 there will be an option to renew your IMH-Endorsement through the EASy online system. This option is not currently available but it will be available by 2018, which means Endorsed® professionals will be able to log into their application and renew each year within their application.
I earned IMH Endorsement® before EASy was developed, how should I renew? For individuals who earned Endorsement before EASy was developed, a form will be provided to record the requirements for renewal.
By what date will I need to submit renewal? Renewals will be due by January 31 of each year; therefore, for CY 2018 you will have until January 31, 2019 to submit your renewal.
If someone becomes Endorsed® in 2018, would they be required to renew? Not in 2018. If an individual earns Endorsement® in 2018 he/she would not be required to submit renewal for CY 2018, but would be required to submit renewal for CY 2019.
WI-AIMH will continue to send notices, reminders and additional information so that you feel well-prepared for this change. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact WI-AIMH at info@wiaimh.org or by calling (608) 442-0360.