Connecting with Parents
Presented by Serena Samaniego, LPC, IMH-E®
Friday September 12, 2025 • 9:00am - Noon (PDT)Casa de los Ninos
1120 N 5 Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Parents and caregivers are faced with balancing a multitude of roles and responsibilities. This training dives deeper into the unique needs of parents and caregivers as it relates to infant and early childhood. Participants will apply a trauma responsive lens to explore effective ways of engaging parents and caregivers. This training incorporates the importance of community building and compassion when supporting parents and those in caregiving roles.
The cost is $45 for members and $60 for non-members
Members of Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health states may attend the AzAIMH educational offerings as an Affiliate Member, at regular member rates. You must provide the state and member number.
Serena Samaniego is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has over 17 years of experience in the field of mental health. Serena is an Infant Mental Health Specialist and Endorsed Reflective Supervisor. Serena's professional interests include helping children and families who have experienced trauma reconnect with hope and resiliency as well as promoting the importance of trauma responsive communities.
Supporting Young Children's Emotional Wellbeing at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender - Parts 1 & 2
Presented by Evandra Catherine, PhD, IMH-E®
Friday October 24, 2025 and Friday November 7, 2025 • 9:00am - Noon (PDT)via ZOOM
This two-part training invites early childhood professionals to disrupt dominant narratives around emotion, identity, and behavior by examining the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender in early development. Grounded in relationship-building, parallel process, and reflective practice, participants will engage in exercises that support naming assumptions and biases while exploring nontraditional theories that center racial socialization and emotional wellbeing, especially for children who’ve experienced early adversity. This series challenges professionals to reimagine how they understand and support young children’s emotional lives. Attendance at both sessions is highly encouraged, as each builds toward deeper integration of relationship-based approaches.
The cost is $90 for members and $120 for non-members
Members of Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health states may attend the AzAIMH educational offerings as an Affiliate Member, at regular member rates. You must provide the state and member number.
Evandra Catherine, Ph.D., IMH-E® is a research professor and early childhood consultant whose work bridges research, practice, and policy. Her research explores the intersections of emotional development, race, gender, and developmental disabilities. She designs and delivers professional development grounded in evidence-based elements, ensuring relevance and impact for early childhood professionals.
Please note: Each training session must have a minimum of 10 people registered 48 hours prior to the training date. If this minimum number is not met, AzAIMH reserves the right to cancel the training. All Registrants will be notified of any cancellations.
