Understanding infant mental health is essential for social workers who work with infants and their families. This course provides information about key infant mental health (IMH) concepts, including parental reflective function and an explanation of how to apply IMH concepts to practice. In addition to building your knowledge, you will learn how to use IMH concepts and terms in your interactions with clients.
Course created on December 12, 2022
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CE/CEU Offered: AK/1.25; AL/1.25; AR/1.25; ASWB ACE/1.25 Clinical; AZ/1.25; CA/1.25; CE Broker/1.25 General (FL), Continuing Education (OH), Continuing Education By A Social Worker (SC), Continuing Education By A Non Social Worker (SC), Category I Social Work (WV), CE Broker #20-930883; CO/1.25; CT/1.25; DC/1.25; DE/1.25; FL/1.25; GA/1.25; HI/1.25; IA/1.25; IACET/0.1; ID/1.25; IL EITP/1.0 0.5 Intervention, 0.5 Working With Families; IL/1.25; IN/1.25; KS/1.25; KY/1.25; LA/1.25; MA/1.25; MD/1.25; ME/1.25; MI/1.25; MN/1.25; MO/1.25; MS/1.25; MT/1.25; NC/1.25; ND/1.25; NE/1.25; NH/1.25; NJ (ASWB ACE)/1.25; NM/1.25; NV/1.25; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH/1.25; OK/1.25; OR/1.25; PA/1.25; RI/1.25; SC/1.25; SD/1.25; TN/1.25; TX/1.25; UT/1.25; VA/1.25; VT/1.25; WA/1.25; WI/1.25; WV/1.25; WY/1.25
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define infant mental health (IMH) and parental reflective functioning.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify and use a reflective stance in social work practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to define and write a reflective statement in the medical record.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Defining Infant Mental Health (IMH) |
| 20-35 Minutes | Parental Reflective Functioning |
| 35-45 Minutes | Using a Reflective Stance |
| 45-55 Minutes | Writing a Reflective Statement |
| 55-64 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Ann Matthews
MSW, PhD LCSW
Dr. Ann Matthews is an LCSW and an assistant professor in the Social Work Department at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She earned her BSW at Creighton University, her MSW at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and her PhD in human development at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Dr. Matthews teaches research methods, among other content courses, and maintains a clinical practice at an acute care hospital. Dr. Matthews conducts research on maternal and infant health, including assessing mental health during the perinatal period.
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Julia Torquati
PhD
Dr. Julia Torquati is a professor in the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYAF) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. As the inaugural recipient of the Community Chair in Infant and Child Mental Health, she contributes expertise in the areas of infant and child mental health and socio-emotional development. Dr. Torquati educates families and early care providers about infant mental health, including social and emotional development for infants and young children.
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Julia Torquati: Financial disclosures: Julia Torquati received an honorarium for presenting this course. Julia Torquati is a professor in the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYAF) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Non-financial disclosures: Julia Torquati has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by continued Social Work.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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