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ScIence of ResIlIence: Building Adult Capabilities to Promote Early Childhood Mental Health
The North Carolina Infant and Young Child Mental Health Association was founded five years ago with a mission to “promote a strong foundation for infants, toddlers, young children and their caregivers through public awareness, advocacy and professional development.” This year’s conference will focus on building adult capabilities – of parents and of the early childhood workforce across all disciplines – to provide a foundation of nurturing relationships and positive experiences. Together, we will celebrate our accomplishments and provide updates on recent initiatives, including the piloting of mental health core competencies for the multidisciplinary early childhood workforce. We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker, Kathleen (Kate) Gallagher. She will speak on the well-being of early childhood professionals and its importance for working with young children and families. Dr. Gallagher is the newly appointed Williams Endowed Community Chair for Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Known for her dynamic presentations, Dr. Gallagher has delivered two TED talks and presented in the U.S. and internationally on research, practice and policy that support the well-being of children, families and the professionals who work with them. Break-out sessions will include role specific networking opportunities, as well as a variety of sessions focused on practical skills, evidence-based approaches and resources to promote resilience and emotional well-being in adults and the children they nurture.
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