Presented by Georgia THRIVe in partnership with the Georgia Association of Infant Mental Health (GA-AIMH). This series is designed for Georgia THRIVe Site Implementation Team (SIT) and Active Community Team (ACT) members and program partners. It is also open to judges, attorneys, social workers, court staff, family advocates, child welfare professionals, healthcare professionals, early childhood professionals, and others working with infants, toddlers, and families.

IECMH Training Series

Session Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Session 1 – February 6, 2026

Foundations of IECMH

This session introduces key IECMH principles, showing how stress and trauma impact early development and how protective factors build resilience in young children and their families.

Session 2 – April 10, 2026

Attachment and Early Childhood Development

This session highlights how secure, nurturing early relationships shape healthy brain development and lifelong well-being.

Session 3 – June 5, 2026

Understanding Developmental Milestones

This session explores infant and early childhood development as it relates to social and emotional health.

Session 4 – August 14, 2026

Building Rapport with Families and Family-Centered Care

This session focuses on strategies for building trust and meaningful relationships with families.

Session 5 – October 9, 2026

Reflective Supervision and Consultation

This training introduces reflective supervision as a relationship-based approach to support professionals working with families.

Session 6 – December 11, 2026

Secondary Trauma and Self-Care

This session explores the impact of secondary traumatic stress and strategies to support resilience.

FAQ

  • Why Attend?

    Gain practical tools for working with young children and families in the court system and across the system of care. Learn how to implement trauma-informed practices in legal proceedings. Collaborate with fellow professionals to enhance your knowledge and skills in infant and toddler welfare.

  • Who Should Attend?

    This virtual series is intended for members of the Georgia THRIVe Site Implementation Teams (SIT), Active Community Teams (ACT), and program partners. Participation is also open to judges, attorneys, social workers, court staff, family advocates, child welfare professionals, healthcare providers, early childhood professionals, and others who work with infants, toddlers, and their families.