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Endorsement & Reflective Supervision

Events & Training

Resources

North Carolina Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association

Empowering you to make the difference.

North Carolina Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Association

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Who is an infant or early childhood mental health (IECMH) professional?

We are professionals who support the mental health and social-emotional development of little ones ages 0 through 5 and those who care for them.

NCIMHA members fill many different roles in a wide variety of settings. From education, to healthcare, to government offices and nonprofits: anywhere you find programs for young children, you will likely find our members supporting them.

A graphic illustrates 9 areas of service: Mental Health, Early Intervention, Higher Education and Research, Health Care, Family Support and Parent Education, Child Welfare, Policy and Advocacy, Early Care and Education, and Home Visiting.
Our members work among 8 distinct sectors: Mental Health, Early Intervention, Health Care, Higher Education and Research, Policy and Advocacy, Child Welfare, Early Care & Education, and Home Visiting.

Who belongs in NCIMHA?

  • Teachers and early educators
  • Social workers
  • Clinicians
  • Home visitors
  • Doulas
  • Lactation consultants
  • Child Protective Services
  • Mental health consultants
  • Early intervention specialists
  • Pediatric healthcare providers
  • Policy makers
  • And many more…

If you work to support little ones and their families, you belong with us!

What is infant and early childhood mental health?

Infant and early childhood mental health is defined within the context of family, community, and culture.  It is developing the capacity of a child (from birth through 5 years old) to:

  • form close and secure adult and peer relationships
  • experience, manage, and express a full range of emotions
  • explore the environment and learn

The infant and early childhood mental health field is multi-disciplinary. It includes the full continuum of services, supports, and policies necessary to promote healthy development, prevent ongoing problems, and treat mental health disorders.

Three members of NCIMHA link arms in a show of support at the 2023 annual conference.

We exist to create a PREPARED and SUPPORTED early childhood workforce.

Benefits of NCIMHA Membership

High-impact training events prepare our members to show up every day as their best professional self. Access to Endorsement offers multiple pathways to demonstrate expertise working on behalf of young children. Our support for Reflective Supervision / Consultation (RSC) fosters growth. But the best part of NCIMHA membership is our community; shared commitment to young children is our super power.

Training Opportunities

  • Free Quarterly Training
  • Members-Only Resource Page
  • Email Newsletter
  • Member Discount for IECMH Workshops
  • Training Referrals to Trusted Partners
  • Endorsement Application Support
  • Member Discount for Annual Conference

Support for RSC

  • Annual Learning Collaborative
  • Training for Supervisors on RSC Method
  • Referral Network of Vetted Reflective Supervisors
  • Access to Endorsement for All Types of Professionals
Dr. Linda Neely stands as a proud member of NCIMHA at the 2023 annual conference.

Find Community

Something powerful happens when you bring together diverse professionals with a shared passion. We speak your language. We understand the joys and struggles of the work. And we see the transformative power of healthy relationships. Connect in person, through virtual meetings, and our Facebook group.

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Membership Opens Opportunities

Endorsement

With multiple categories available, the IECMH-E® demonstrates your skills and commitment to the highest professional standards.

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Reflective Supervision / Consultation

RSC is a brave space to both feel held and grow professionally. We provide training for providers and organizations.

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This is our why.
A father plays with his young child after meeting with a home visitor from NCIMHA.
A kindergarten teacher teachers children in her classroom after receiving resources from NCIMHA for child mental health.
An NCIMHA professional assess a differently-abled child with cerebral palsy.
A father hugs a crying child.
An NCIMHA home visitor holds a baby while discussing parenting resources with the mother.
A mother wipes tears from a little girl sitting in her lap.
A speech therapist member of NCIMHA instructs a young girl essential communications skills.
A doctor NCIMHA member examines a baby to promote healthy emotional growth.
A mother plays with her child after learning attachment skills from an NCIMHA member.

Screen Reader Description:  This photo montage displays images of children from infant to kindergarten in a variety of settings.  It includes children of all races and abilities.  Some of them are being helped by caring adults.  They are the reason that we exist and our motivation to keep going.  Every child deserves a safe place to grow with the support of healthy adult relationships.