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The Effects of Abuse & Neglect on Young Children: Supporting Caregivers to Establish Relationships in the Face of Complex Trauma

  • Eastern Michigan University-Halle Library Room 955 West Circle Drive Room 300 Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 United States (map)

Course Description:

Citing recent infant mental health research and the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, this course will describe the range of social, emotional, and neurobiological effects of abuse and neglect on young children.  In addition, participants will learn about the importance of supporting caregivers' use of mentalization in order to support infants and toddlers who have experienced abuse and neglect to develop reflective functioning, an essential component for future relationships.  The course will provide participants with strategies for working with caregivers who are parenting very young children in foster care who have experienced complex trauma.

SEATING IS LIMITED!

Sponsor Name:
Eastern Michigan University

Contact Information:
Angela Palek
734-487-0367
mailto:emu_socialworkce@emich.edu

Earlier Event: November 16
CLIMBING MOUNTAINS AND BUILDING BRIDGES: Essential Steps Toward Providing Culturally Informed Services to Families with Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children
Later Event: November 16
Fundamentals of Developmental Disabilities and Dementia