Membership
Join our community
Membership
Join our community of dedicated professionals committed to advancing infant mental health. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and continuous professional development.
Trainings
Participate in our specialized training
Training
Participate in our specialized training sessions and events designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in infant mental health. Our programs offer valuable insights and practical tools for professionals at all levels.
IMH Endorsement®
Highlight your expertise & experience
Endorsement
Achieve professional recognition and credibility with Infant Mental Health Endorsement®. This credential signifies your expertise and commitment to the highest standards in infant mental health.
Reflective Supervision
The parallel process
RS/C
A critical component of Endorsement® is RSC. The use of RSC by professionals to integrate knowledge, skills and emerging capacities into their practice can substantially benefit infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
Resources
Explore a wealth of resources
Resources
Explore a wealth of resources tailored to support your work in infant mental health. Our comprehensive library includes research articles, best practices, position statements, and educational materials.
Our mission
Promoting the wellbeing of infants, young children and their families through advocacy, community relationships, education and workforce development
Our Upcoming Trainings & EventS
Sally Campbell Memorial BEST FOR BABIES Seminar
Leveraging the Power of Relationships: Engaging Community Partnerships to Support
Secure Attachment and Healthy Relationships for Young Children in Child Welfare
November 20, 2026 • 9:00am – 3:30pm
Cochise Community College Student Union
This full-day seminar will bring together child welfare professionals, early childhood providers, judges, attorneys, CASAs, mental health practitioners, caregivers, community partners and other champions for young children to explore the transformative power of relationships. We will explore the critical role relationships play in the health and development of infants, toddlers, and young children involved in the child welfare system.
Safe Enough to be Seen – Psychological Safety, Visibility and Belonging in Reflective Supervision
Presented by Danie Rice, PhD, LMSW, IMH-E (Mentor)
Friday, October 30, 10:00am-1:00pm (virtual)
Reflective supervision is intended to be a space for curiosity, vulnerability, and growth, but what makes it feel safe enough to truly be seen? Drawing on Dr. Danie Rice’s research with Black Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health professionals, this session explores how psychological safety, visibility, identity, and belonging shape experiences within reflective supervision and consultation. Participants will examine how relational dynamics and power influence what we share, what we hold back, and how fully we show up, while considering practices that foster reflective spaces where professionals feel seen, valued, supported, and able to belong.
The Impact of Trauma and the Road to Repair
Presented by Dr. Vilma Reyes
Friday, December 11, 9:00am-Noon (virtual)
This talk will explore how interpersonal and collective trauma can affect young children’s development, parent-child relationships, family functioning, and community well-being. The presenter will share strength-based, culturally responsive strategies informed by Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to help strengthen and repair parent-child relationships. The session will also address ways to prevent and manage secondary traumatic stress among providers who support children and families affected by trauma.
2027 Foundations of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Training Series
8 sessions, beginning January 29th and concluding on November 5th, 2027
This traning program is for professionals working with very young children and their families and is designed to enhance developmentally sensitive trauma informed care. The series is 36 hours over 8 session (4 in-person and 4 virtual) beginning January 29th and concluding on November 5th, 2027. The series will address core competencies required for Endorsement for culturally sensitive relationship focused practice promoting Infant Mental Health.
What is infant and early childhood mental health?
Infant and early childhood mental health is the developing capacity of the infant/young child to form close and secure relationships; experience, manage and express a full range of emotions; and explore the environment and learn-all in the context of family, community and culture.
Diversity
Refers to the presence of differences within a given setting, encompassing various backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
equity
Involves ensuring fair treatment, opportunities, and outcomes for all individuals by addressing systemic barriers and disparities.
inclusion
The practice of creating environments where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and valued, enabling them to fully participate and contribute.
BECOME A MEMBER!
Connect with a network of professionals dedicated to the mental health and development of infants and young children. As a member, you will have access to exclusive resources, professional development opportunities, and the latest research in the field. Join us today and make a difference in the lives of Arizona’s youngest residents.
Achieve Professional Recognition
Elevate your career and demonstrate your expertise in infant mental health by earning your professional Endorsement® with AzAIMH. This prestigious credential signifies your commitment to excellence and positions you as a trusted leader in the field. Apply for Endorsement® today.
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