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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Title: 'Infant Mental Health, EHDI & You: Part II' Track: - Keyword(s): infant mental health, intervention, relationships Learning Objectives: identify interventions that support parent-child relationship development identify ways in which they can incorporate IMH into their EHDI programs evaluate parent-child interactions using an IMH lens Abstract: As a follow-up to last year’s Infant Mental Health introductory session, we will continue the discussion, looking at interventions and supports that address the parent-child relationship. Topics may include: Early Relational Assessments & using video as an intervention tool; Adult Attachment Interview; Special Play; Watch, Wait & Wonder; Motivational Interviewing; Emotion Coaching; Assumptive Statements and more. The session will include individual, small group & large group work. Participants should be prepared to participate in discussions & have previous experience with Infant Mental Health principles (ie-attending last year’s pre-session). Presentation: This presentation has not yet been uploaded or the speaker has opted not to make the presentation available online. Handouts: Handout is not Available CART: CART Transcription is not Available
PRESENTER(S) / AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION
Rebecca Martin - Primary Presenter,POC WI DHS      Credentials: MPH, IMH-E(II)       Rebecca Martin, MPH, IMH-E(II) is the Outreach Specialist Coordinator at Wisconsin Sound Beginnings, working to support families and providers throughout EHDI. She has a decade of experience in health education, home visitation, case management, communications and advocacy. With a focus on high-risk, minority, immigrant and teen parents and their young children, Rebecca has provided intensive case management, intervention, education and support around parent-child relationships, child development, family stability, domestic violence and physical/emotional health. Rebecca completed her public health Preceptorship at a community health center in rural Wisconsin working with Amish and Hispanic communities. Rebecca served as a Peace Corps Volunteer, working to better maternal/child health and improve community organization. She is a graduate of UW-Madison’s Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health certificate program and has earned her Level II Infant Mental Health Endorsement as an Infant Family Specialist for culturally sensitive, relationship-focused practice promoting infant mental health.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist. Elizabeth Seeliger - Co-Presenter Department of Health Services      Credentials: Doctor of Audiology       Elizabeth Seeliger, AuD, is the Wisconsin Sound Beginnings Program Director and has worked as a clinical audiologist in a variety of settings, helping guide children and families through the process of hearing loss diagnosis and intervention. Elizabeth has been a leader in developing a data, tracking and referral system; educational resources for hospitals and providers; and an interactive notebook for parents. Elizabeth spearheaded the initiative to enable Wisconsin homebirth midwives to provide UNHS. Elizabeth has also provided technical assistance and consultation locally and internationally on quality improvement in EHDI systems. Elizabeth currently sits on the board of directors for the WI Chapter of Families for Hands & Voices and Hands & Voices HQ. She is a graduate of UW-Madison’s Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Advanced Clinical Practice Certificate Program.       ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exist. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.