Empowering Caregivers to Support the Healthy Social-Emotional Development
of Infants & Children. Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Can Help
Caregivers Support Social-Emotional
Development & Address Challenging Behaviors.

Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Consultants work with caregivers (early childhood staff, parents, teachers, etc.) to build knowledge, skills, confidence and reflective capacity with a focus on social emotional wellness for caregivers and children. What is offered?

  • Supports well-being for caregivers. All young children benefit when their caregivers are healthy and not too stressed. Consultants support the growth and well-being of caregivers, helping to:
    o Reduce teacher, director and caregiver stress
    o Increase staff retention
  • Supports well-being for all children. Consultation increases the confidence and ability of early childhood professionals and caregivers to support healthy social-emotional development for all of the children
    they care for. With practice, the skills caregivers learn become more
    automatic, helping them to:
    o Promote a warm and responsive care environment
    o Find and address mental health and developmental issues early
  • Addresses challenging behaviors. Consultants can also work with caregivers to support children who may be struggling. This helps to:
    o Decrease behaviors adults find challenging
    o Reduce suspensions and expulsions
  • Challenging Behaviors, Trauma Informed Care, and Communications Trainings for Early Childhood Educators

Ready to refer?

Scan the QR code or click the link below to refer a child,
classroom, or program for consultation services!

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The Social Emotional Team invites you to join them online for the Clarity Café. Ask questions, gain support, guidance and resources. Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm. https://bit.ly/3YEdcj6