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Infant Mental Health Peer Consultation & Clinical Case Review
November 7, 2013 - December 5, 2013
Infant Mental Health/0-5
Peer Consultation & Clinical Case Review
Watkins Center, Charlotte, NC
This group welcomes individuals in the community who serve children 0-5 and are concerned about the mental health, emerging attachment and development of infants, toddlers and very young children.
Meeting Dates:
Thursday, November 7th at 12:00pm-1:30pm
Thursday, December 5th at 12:00pm-1:30pm
***We are a flexible group so come when you can 🙂
Purpose:
To support one another while sharing our unique perspectives and approaches in working with young children and their families while expanding understanding, appreciation, knowledge and awareness of the clinical issues involved in Infant Mental Health and to support the Mecklenburg community in enriching the quality of treatment services for those we serve.
Who Should Attend:
Therapists, Pediatricians, Medical Professionals, Clinicians, Students, Early Intervention Providers, Early Childhood Educators, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and any others who share an interest in the social emotional, behavioral and relationship development for infants and toddlers.
Core Clinician:
Anna Liersaph, MA, LPC
Anna.liersaph@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Outline:
Infant Mental Health, Peer Consultation will meet once per month on a selected Thursday on the dates listed below. The meetings will last 90 minutes and be held at the Carlton Watkins Center 3500 Ellington St, Charlotte, NC. Meeting times are set from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Bring your lunch and participate in the discussion!
What to Expect:
12:00-12:10-Welcome/Introductions/Confidentiality Agreement
12:10-12:30-Community Updates
12:30-1:30-Case Consultation
Case Consultation includes an open group discussion regarding treatment and service needs of young children and families in our community; this open format is friendly, supportive and encouraging. In the past months treatment modalities have been discussed, barriers to treatment have been processed and creative interventions have been shared!
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.”-Mahatma Gandhi
“Fish swim, birds fly, children play.” -Dr. Garry Landreth