To increase access to competency-informed trainings, the Alliance developed an online site as a resource for AIMHs and the workforce. The goal is for this site to serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ resource for AIMHs and the workforce. The site features asynchronous trainings, webinars, in-person options from a variety of AIMHs. The site will be updated on a quarterly basis, so be sure to check back regularly! If you would like a training to be featured, please complete the form found HERE.
All are welcome to use the training hub site as a way to find resourceful trainings! Please be sure to view and share the training hub site. For more information, please email kjackson@allianceaimh.org or kdieffenbaugher@allianceaimh.org.
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Date: September 15th 2026
Time: 11 AM CST
Presenter: Firefly Clinic
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session provides an overview of substance use disorders in the perinatal period, including risks, impacts on infants, and evidence-informed approaches to screening, support, treatment, and recovery. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session -Connect, Engage, Empower: Practical Strategies for Home Visitors
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Connect, Engage, Empower: Practical Strategies for Home Visitors
Date: September 21, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
What helps families feel welcomed, valued, understood, and motivated to stay engaged in home visiting? This session will explore practical strategies home visitors can use every day to build trusting relationships, respond to family priorities, and create meaningful opportunities for participation. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own engagement practices and explore the Family Engagement Toolkit as a resource for identifying challenges, choosing strategies, and turning ideas into action.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect
Date: Monday, September 22nd 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
Presenter: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E
Description:
Working in child welfare means carrying complex stories, navigating heavy systems, and holding hope in hard places. Refill and Reflect is a space created just for you-- a chance to step away from the urgency, process the challenges and triumphs of your work, and connect with others who truly understand.
Whether you're wrestling with a tough case, celebrating a small victory, or simply need to be heard, this space welcomes it all. Bring your lunch, refill your coffee or tea, and make room for what so often gets overlooked-- your own reflection, your own care.
To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/251775221845056
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Building Strong Brains Leads to Strong Outcomes
Date: September 23rd 2026
Time: 10 AM CST
Presenter: Melissa McGee & Jenn Drake Croft
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing.
Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session explores how early relationships shape brain architecture and influence learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan-- and how we can support thriving development from the start.
Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
IECMH Training Series: FAN Training (Facilitating Attuned Interactions)
September 24th & 25th
8:30 am CST-3:30 pm CST
Facilitating Attuned Interactions is a model from the Erikson Institute that promotes self-awareness of providers and increased attunement to caregivers that results in improved professional/parent relationships and service recipient outcomes. FAN has been a core framework for pediatricians, mental health clinicians, foster parents, home visitors, and child welfare professionals across the US. The model emphasizes slowing down interactions with service recipients to increase focus or relationships, which has been shown through research to decrease the amount of time for families to reach their identified goals.
This is a two-day virtual workshop. Attendance is required for both days.
To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262224179440858
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Reflection and Self Compassion for Maternal Mental Health Providers
Date: September 28th 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST
Presenter: Darneshia Allen
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session focuses on the power of reflection and self-compassion to prevent burnout, enhance well-being, and support sustainable, effective care for families. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Fostering Early Relationships - Part 2
Date: September 30th 2026
Time: 10 AM CST
Presenters: Sarah Manley Judkins, LMSW, ECMH-E® and Leah Tolbert, ABHS Therapist and Warmline Coordinator, LPC- MHSP(t)
Description:
The Fostering Early Relationships training is designed to support foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, and safety placements in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of Tennessee's youngest children in the child welfare system. Participants explore key topics such as the dynamics of rupture and repair in relationships, the role of brain development, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. The training emphasizes the importance of responsive caregiving in promoting children's well-being. Each training concludes with a reflective session, where participants come together to discuss the material, share insights from their foster parenting journey, and explore practical strategies for supporting the children in their care.
Come as you are and enjoy a space of reflection, connection, and support with other parents walking similar paths.
To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262144599006863
HELD: Early Relational Health Part 2
HELD: Early Relational Health at Every Level
Dates: September 9th and September 30th
Times: 12:30 PM - 2 PM CST (Both Days)
Two Part Series Overview:
Relationships are the active ingredient in healthy
development — and the same serve-and-return
that builds a baby's brain also sustains the
practitioner, the supervisor, and the system
around them. We name the mechanism once,
then follow it all the way up. This is what lets us
keep the baby in the room even when we reach
systems and policy, and it turns "parallel
process" from an abstraction into the organizing
idea of the whole series.
Presenter: Jennifer Drake-Croft
Jennifer Drake-Croft, MSSW, IECMH-E®, is an Assistant
Professor at Georgetown University’s Thrive Center for
Children, Families, and Communities. Her work focuses on
workforce development, innovation, and systems change in
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and Early
Relational Health (ERH), with expertise spanning child trauma,
child abuse prevention, and child-centered policy. Jennifer
serves as a Faculty Director of Georgetown’s IECMH Consultation Certificate Program and contributes to the Thrive Incubator, partnering with practitioners and communities to design and scale practical solutions that support all children
and families to thrive.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session -
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session -
Date: October 5, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Come together for a brief presentation followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practice, difficult situations, and how we can best support each other while serving caregivers and the little ones they love.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Endorsement 101
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 10 AM CST / 11 AM EST
Presenters: Brittany Bowman BS, IECMH-E®
Description:
This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session -
Date: October 19, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Come together for a brief presentation followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practice, difficult situations, and how we can best support each other while serving caregivers and the little ones they love.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
Presenter: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E
Description:
Working in child welfare means carrying complex stories, navigating heavy systems, and holding hope in hard places. Refill and Reflect is a space created just for you-- a chance to step away from the urgency, process the challenges and triumphs of your work, and connect with others who truly understand.
Whether you're wrestling with a tough case, celebrating a small victory, or simply need to be heard, this space welcomes it all. Bring your lunch, refill your coffee or tea, and make room for what so often gets overlooked-- your own reflection, your own care.
To Register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/251775221845056
The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect
Date: Tuesday, November 17th 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
Presenter: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E
Description:
Working in child welfare means carrying complex stories, navigating heavy systems, and holding hope in hard places. Refill and Reflect is a space created just for you-- a chance to step away from the urgency, process the challenges and triumphs of your work, and connect with others who truly understand.
Whether you're wrestling with a tough case, celebrating a small victory, or simply need to be heard, this space welcomes it all. Bring your lunch, refill your coffee or tea, and make room for what so often gets overlooked-- your own reflection, your own care.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/251775221845056
The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect
The Child Welfare Roundtable: Refill and Reflect
Date: Tuesday, December 15th 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
Presenter: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E
Description:
Working in child welfare means carrying complex stories, navigating heavy systems, and holding hope in hard places. Refill and Reflect is a space created just for you-- a chance to step away from the urgency, process the challenges and triumphs of your work, and connect with others who truly understand.
Whether you're wrestling with a tough case, celebrating a small victory, or simply need to be heard, this space welcomes it all. Bring your lunch, refill your coffee or tea, and make room for what so often gets overlooked-- your own reflection, your own care.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/251775221845056
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Maternal Mental Health Concerns and Impact on a Baby
Date: September 10th 2026
Time: 11 AM CST
Presenter: Dr. Meyleen Velasquez, LCSW, PhD.
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session examines common maternal mental health concerns, how they can impact infant development, and practical strategies for early identification, support, and connection to care. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away. Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Endorsement 101
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 10 AM CST / 11 AM EST
Presenters: Brittany Bowman BS, IECMH-E®
Description:
This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
HELD: Early Relational Health
HELD: Early Relational Health at Every Level
Dates: September 9th and September 10th
Times: 12:30 PM - 2 PM CST (Both Days)
Two Part Series Overview:
Relationships are the active ingredient in healthy
development — and the same serve-and-return
that builds a baby's brain also sustains the
practitioner, the supervisor, and the system
around them. We name the mechanism once,
then follow it all the way up. This is what lets us
keep the baby in the room even when we reach
systems and policy, and it turns "parallel
process" from an abstraction into the organizing
idea of the whole series.
Presenter: Jennifer Drake-Croft
Jennifer Drake-Croft, MSSW, IECMH-E®, is an Assistant
Professor at Georgetown University’s Thrive Center for
Children, Families, and Communities. Her work focuses on
workforce development, innovation, and systems change in
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) and Early
Relational Health (ERH), with expertise spanning child trauma,
child abuse prevention, and child-centered policy. Jennifer
serves as a Faculty Director of Georgetown’s IECMH Consultation Certificate Program and contributes to the Thrive Incubator, partnering with practitioners and communities to design and scale practical solutions that support all children
and families to thrive.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Family Engagement: AIMHITN Emergency Toolkit for Home Visitors
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Family Engagement: AIMHITN Emergency Toolkit for Home Visitors
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Home visitors are the front line of family support, often working with vulnerable populations. Sharing tools with families that help them remain connected to their child’s needs during times of crisis is vital to the child’s early relationship health and development. We will explore how the toolkit provides critical preparedness strategies to help home visitors effectively protect and assist families during unexpected events.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Impact of Birth Trauma on Attachment
Date: August 31th 2026
Time: 12 PM CST
Presenter: Ty Roberts, Devoted Doula & Empowerment Advocate
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session explores how birth trauma can affect attachment and relationships in the perinatal period, and how trauma-informed support can promote healing, bonding, and long-term wellbeing for both parent and baby. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Fostering Healthy Relationships
Date: August 27th 2026
Time: 10 AM CST
Presenters: Sarah Manley Judkins, LMSW, ECMH-E® and Leah Tolbert, ABHS Therapist and Warmline Coordinator, LPC- MHSP(t)
Description:
The Fostering Early Relationships training is designed to support foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, and safety placements in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of Tennessee's youngest children in the child welfare system.
Participants explore key topics such as the dynamics of rupture and repair in relationships, the role of brain development, and the impact of adverse
childhood experiences. The training emphasizes the importance of responsive caregiving in promoting children's well-being.
Each training concludes with a reflective session, where participants come
together to discuss the material, share insights from their foster parenting
journey, and explore practical strategies for supporting the children in their
care.
Come as you are and enjoy a space of reflection, connection, and support with other parents walking similar paths.
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Serve and Return/Parallel Process
Date: August 26th 2026
Time: 11:30 AM CST
Presenter: Katherine Bell, MMFT, MOL, ECMH-E®
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
This session explores how serve and return interactions and parallel process play a vital role in nurturing healthy development and secure attachment in infants and young children. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Maternal Health Overview
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Maternal Mental Health Overview
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Maternal Mental Health Overview
Date: August 20th 2026
Time: 10 AM CST
Presenter: Melesa Love, LCSW, IMH-E, PMH-C
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning.
Explore the key components of maternal mental health, common challenges during the perinatal period, and how early support can promote well-being for mothers and their families. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Rapport Matters- Part Two: Building Trust Through Engagement, Service Delivery, and Graduation
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session: Rapport Matters- Part Two: Building Trust Through Engagement, Service Delivery, and Graduation
Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Building meaningful relationships with families is at the heart of effective engagement and successful outcomes. This presentation explores how trust is developed and strengthened through authentic connections, consistent service delivery, and supportive interactions throughout the family's journey even during points of rupture. Families are more likely to remain connected, receptive, and successful when they feel heard, respected, and valued. This session discusses practical strategies for strengthening relationships, building and maintaining trust, and creating a positive experience that supports both providers and families from initial engagement through graduation from programming.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Endorsement 101
Endorsement 101
Date: August 13th, 2026
Time: 10 AM CST / 11 AM EST
Presenters: Kathie Reuss, BS, IMH-E & Stephanie Bolin, BS, IECMH-E
Description:
This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
Maternal Mental Health Training Series
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Infant Mental Health Overview
Maternal Mental Health Training Series: Infant Mental Health Overview
Date: August 12th 2026
Time: 12 PM CST
Presenter: Corinne Lewis, LCSW, IMH-E
Description:
Every interaction with an expectant parent, caregiver, or young child has the potential to strengthen relationships and support lifelong wellbeing. Our Maternal Mental Health Training Series is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of maternal and infant mental health through evidence-informed, relationship-based learning. Explore the core principles of infant mental health and why early relationships, experiences, and environments are essential to healthy social, emotional, and brain development. Whether you're a mental health professional, medical provider, doula, or another professional supporting families, this series offers practical strategies you can apply in your work right away.
The first session begins on August 12.
Visit the registration link to reserve your spot.
https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/262146466681867
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this publication through a financial assistance award totaling $825,000, with 100 percent funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Rapport Matters: Part One—Building the Foundation for Family Engagement
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Rapport Matters: Part One—Building the Foundation for Family Engagement
Date: August 3, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Building strong relationships with families is the foundation of successful treatment. In part one of this series, participants will explore practical strategies for establishing rapport from the very first interaction, creating a positive and professional first impression, and fostering trusting, collaborative relationships throughout the early stages of the therapeutic process. Participants will also examine common barriers that affect initial engagement and learn effective approaches for overcoming these challenges. Through collaboration, real-world approaches, and intentionality, this training will equip participants with tools and confidence to build meaningful connections with families and enhance the quality of in-home services.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session Assessments as Conversations: Building Trust and Strengthening Relationships in Home Visiting
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session
Date: July 20, 2026
Time: 11:30am CST / 12:30pm EST
Description: In this session, we will explore how assessments can serve as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen relationships with families in home visiting. Together, we will examine common challenges that home visitors and families may encounter throughout the assessment process and discuss practical, relationship-based strategies for introducing, administering, and reflecting on assessments with empathy, cultural considerations, and sensitivity. Rather than viewing assessments as simply a requirement, we will highlight how they can foster attuned interactions, elevate family strengths, support shared understanding, connect caregivers with meaningful resources, and help tell each family's unique story. Participants will leave with practical knowledge and skills to integrate evidence-based assessment practices in ways that build trust, honor family experiences, and promote positive outcomes for children, caregivers, and home visitors alike.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Endorsement 101
Title: Endorsement 101
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 10am CST/ 11am EST
Description: This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
Presenter(s): Brittany Bowman, B.A, IECMH-E®
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Navigating Developmental Milestones with a Relational Approach (Copy)
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Bridge Builders - EBHV Parent Advisory Council: Recap and Recruitment
Date: July 6, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Bridge Builders is a Parent Advisory Council for parents across Tennessee who have been participating in an evidence-based home visiting program for at least one year. In this session, we will discuss key findings from our pilot Bridge Builders and engage participants to assist with recruiting new families for year 2.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Introduction to HOPE (Copy)
Join us for practical guidance in implementing a strengths-based approach that identifies, celebrates, and promotes access to key Positive Childhood Experiences critical to the health and thriving of all children. We will review the research behind Positive Childhood Experiences, how that research led to the development of the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework, and what individuals can do to create a village that prioritizes equitable access to the Four Building Blocks of HOPE to promote resilience for all children. Whether you’re a direct service provider, prevention partner, educator, or community organizer, come learn about how you can use the HOPE framework in the work you do to support the children and families in your community.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the research behind Positive Childhood Experiences
Practice using Type 2 thinking to see strengths first
Review the Four Building Blocks of HOPE and how they promote health and wellbeing
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session Calm in the Chaos: Supporting Parents Through Overwhelming Moments
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 11:30am CST / 12:30pm EST
Description:
Calm in the Chaos: Supporting Parents Through Overwhelming Moments explores how home visitors can support caregivers during seasons of stress, worry, and emotional overwhelm through a relationship-based and Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) lens. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating emotional safety, supporting regulation, strengthening parent-child relationships, and responding to families with empathy, reflection, and compassion.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
TN IECMH ECHO for Doulas - Transitions, Impact, and Reflection
TN IECMH ECHO for Doulas: Transitions, Impact, and Reflection
Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 12:00pm CST / 1:00pm EST
Doulas and birth workers frequently find themselves holding space for vulnerable, emotionally charged moments where hard conversations can arise. This session focuses on how to remain present and grounded while navigating discussions related to fear, unmet expectations, and shifting birth experiences. Using an attachment-informed lens, participants will explore how to respond with empathy while maintaining clear roles and boundaries. The session will offer practical tools for regulating your own nervous system and supporting families in a way that honors both connection and emotional safety.
Presentation is followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practices and strategies regarding maternal and infant mental health, share feedback, and offer support.
This virtual community is open to and free for doulas in Tennessee!
Pre-registration required.
Endorsement 101
Title: Endorsement 101
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 10am CST/ 11am EST
Description: This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
Presenter(s): Brittany Bowman, B.A, IECMH-E®
FAN Training for Child Welfare and Foster Parents
STARS Project - FAN Training
Supporting Child Welfare professionals and Foster Parents
June 9th & 10th 2026
8:30-3:30 CST
Presenters: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E and Flor Abarca, BA, IMH-E
Facilitating Attuned Interactions is a model from the Erikson Institute that promotes self-awareness of providers and increased attunement to caregivers that results in improved professional/parent relationships and improved service recipient outcomes. FAN has been a core framework for pediatricians, mental health clinicians, foster parents, home visitors, and child welfare professionals across the US. The model emphasizes slowing down interactions with service recipients to increase focus on relationships, which has been shown through research to decrease the amount of time for families to reach their identified goals. FAN is a huge asset to a number of TN's workforce sectors, and we're so excited to bring this opportunity to child welfare.
To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/261184348024959
TN IECMH ECHO Doula: Reflective Space
Title: TN IECMH ECHO Doula Reflective Space
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 12-1pm CST/1- 2pm EST
Description: A space for intentional reflection and connection based both the content from the previous ECHO Training and any matter that a doula may choose to bring forward from their work.
This virtual community is open to doulas in Tennessee!
The ECHO platform is centered around sharing knowledge so ALL are welcome whether you're new in the field or have 20+ years of experience!
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Navigating Developmental Milestones with a Relational Approach
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Navigating Developmental Milestones with a Relational Approach
Date: June 1, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Navigating Developmental Milestones with a Relational Approach explores developmental milestones from birth through early childhood through an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) lens. Participants will deepen their understanding of how relationships, emotional regulation, attachment, and environmental experiences shape child development across all domains. Home visitors will leave with practical, strengths-based strategies to support caregivers, observe development through a relational perspective, and respond to developmental concerns with compassion and partnership.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, you’ll leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed. This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Endorsement 101
Title: Endorsement 101
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 10am CST/ 11am EST
Description: This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®. Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.
Presenter(s): Brittany Bowman, B.A, IECMH-E®
FAN Training
This is a two day virtual workshop. Attendance is required for both days. Facilitating Attuned Interactions is a model from the Erikson Institute that promotes self-awareness of providers and increased attunement to caregivers that results in improved professional/parent relationships and improved service recipient outcomes. FAN has been a core framework for pediatricians, mental health clinicians, foster parents, home visitors, and child welfare professionals across the US. The model emphasizes slowing down interactions with service recipients to increase focus on relationships, which has been shown through research to decrease the amount of time for families to reach their identified goals.
Preparedness for Emergency Response in Tennessee Toolkit (PERTT): An Early Relational Approach- Recovery in Practice
In Part 3 of the Emergency Response Toolkit Training, participants will focus on recovery following emergencies, with an emphasis on healing, resilience, and restoring a sense of safety for infants, young children, and their caregivers. This session highlights how to implement recovery practices that are developmentally appropriate, relationship-based, and trauma-informed.
Through practical strategies, guided reflection, and real-world application, child welfare professionals and foster families will strengthen their ability to support emotional well-being, rebuild routines, and foster secure connections in the aftermath of crisis. Participants will leave with tools to promote resilience and support long-term recovery for both children and the adults who care for them.
TN IECMH ECHO for Doulas - Hard Conversations
TN IECMH ECHO for Doulas: Support for Migrant Families
Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 12:00pm CST / 1:00pm EST
Doulas and birth workers frequently find themselves holding space for vulnerable, emotionally charged moments where hard conversations can arise. This session focuses on how to remain present and grounded while navigating discussions related to fear, unmet expectations, and shifting birth experiences. Using an attachment-informed lens, participants will explore how to respond with empathy while maintaining clear roles and boundaries. The session will offer practical tools for regulating your own nervous system and supporting families in a way that honors both connection and emotional safety.
Presentation is followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practices and strategies regarding maternal and infant mental health, share feedback, and offer support.
This virtual community is open to and free for doulas in Tennessee!
Pre-registration required.
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 11:30am CST / 12:30pm EST
Description:
Come together for a brief presentation followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practice, difficult situations, and how we can best support each other while serving caregivers and the little ones they love.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, come with your knowledge and experience to share and leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
TN IECMH ECHO Doula: Reflective Space
Title: TN IECMH ECHO Doula Reflective Space
Date: April 6, 2026
Time: 12-1pm CST/1- 2pm EST
Description: A space for intentional reflection and connection based both the content from the previous ECHO Training and any matter that a doula may choose to bring forward from their work.
This virtual community is open to doulas in Tennessee!
The ECHO platform is centered around sharing knowledge so ALL are welcome whether you're new in the field or have 20+ years of experience!
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Hard Conversations
TN IECMH ECHO EBHV Session - Hard Conversations
Date: May 4, 2026
Time: 10am CST / 11am EST
Description:
Come together for a brief presentation followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practice, difficult situations, and how we can best support each other while serving caregivers and the little ones they love.
Whether you’re new to home visiting or bring years of experience, come with your knowledge and experience to share and leave with fresh insights, space to reflect, and practical strategies to help every participant feel seen, supported, and genuinely welcomed.
This virtual community is open to ALL home visitors in Tennessee!
Introduction to HOPE
Join us for practical guidance in implementing a strengths-based approach that identifies, celebrates, and promotes access to key Positive Childhood Experiences critical to the health and thriving of all children. We will review the research behind Positive Childhood Experiences, how that research led to the development of the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework, and what individuals can do to create a village that prioritizes equitable access to the Four Building Blocks of HOPE to promote resilience for all children. Whether you’re a direct service provider, prevention partner, educator, or community organizer, come learn about how you can use the HOPE framework in the work you do to support the children and families in your community.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the research behind Positive Childhood Experiences
Practice using Type 2 thinking to see strengths first
Review the Four Building Blocks of HOPE and how they promote health and wellbeing