Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
One of the best tools in substance use recovery is resilience, or the ability to overcome trauma and adversity. This webinar highlights ways to develop relationships that promote resilience and healing.
Stigma around substance use and recovery is a barrier to asking for help and accessing services. This video highlights ways to promote recovery by reducing stigma.
These videos highlight trauma-informed strategies for supporting people in substance use recovery.
Learn important information about the foundations of infant and early childhood mental health consultation in this course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
Watch this webinar recording to learn how to connect Head Start children, families, and staff with community resources that promote resilience and strengthen their mental health.
This webinar describes activities that an IECMH consultant engages in on behalf of children and families. Learn the essential elements of engagement that promote positive relationships to achieve better outcomes.
In part three of Sesame Street in Communities' Racial Justice Resources to Promote Social and Emotional Skills webinar series, explore resources to help young children make decisions and resolve conflicts.
In part one of Sesame Street in Communities' Racial Justice Resources to Promote Social and Emotional Skills webinar series, learn how to support children to celebrate our differences on the inside and out.
In part two of Sesame Street in Communities' Racial Justice Resources to Promote Social and Emotional Skills webinar series, learn how to bring families together and build a strong sense of community.
View these videos to learn more about celebrating identities, building community, and resolving conflicts with resources designed for young children, their families, and the staff who care for them.