2016 Advanced Training
Early Experiences Last a Lifetime: The Impact of Relationships in Developing Brain Architecture
March 7 – 8, 2016
Day 1 brought together participants from multiple disciplines to review findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES), examine the role relationships play in mitigating trauma, and identify strategies to strengthen protective factors for infant mental health.
Day 2 was designed exclusively for PITC-trained trainers and professionals in early care and education. We discussed strategies and resources for infant/toddler care teachers as partners in creating a community of support for young children and their families.
Many thanks to our partners at the SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education who provided funding that makes it possible for SCPITC to provide scholarships to PITC-trained trainers, and offer in-state residents of South Carolina reduced registration fees.
Below please find presentation materials from the SCPITC Advanced Training on Monday, March 7th, and additional resources.
Elita Amini Virmani, PhD, WestEd Center for Child and Family Studies
Brain Development and Nurturing Relationships
Melissa Strompolis, PhD and Melanie Morse, Children’s Trust of SC
Adverse Childhood Experiences: What the SC Data Tells Us
Holly Wilcher, ICF International, State Capacity Building Center/Infant Toddler Specialist Network
Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health: An Interdisciplinary Call to ActionPlease
Additional Resources:
http://www.zerotothree.org/public-policy/federal-policy/early-child-mental-health-final-singles.pdf
http://www.zerotothree.org/public-policy/pdf/infant-mental-health-report.pdf
Below please find presentation materials from the SCPITC Advanced Training on Tuesday, March 8th, and additional resources.
Holly Wilcher, ICF International, State Capacity Building Center/Infant Toddler Specialist Network
The Heath and Well-Being of Early Childhood Educators: A need for compassion and commitment
Additional Resource Links from Holly Wilcher
http://iom.nationalacademies.org/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2015/Birthto8/BirthtoEight_brief.pdf
http://www.nap.edu/read/21786/chapter/1
Mindfulness Resources
http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22
Contemplative Teaching Resources