May Newsletter
Updates From Us
We're thrilled to share some exciting updates on all the great things happening at Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) this month.
Addressing Suspension and Expulsion in Early Childhood Education Settings.
This month ORIMHA would like to dive deeper into the impact of suspension and expulsion in early childhood education (ECE) and highlight the research that demonstrates the lifelong, devastating effects of ECE suspension and expulsion on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as its inequitable impact on Black, Indigenous, and other people/children of color (BIPOC). Please take the time to read the article below.
Are you interested in Low-Cost Reflective Supervision/Consultation Groups?
ORIMHA is working to provide low-cost Reflective Supervision/Consultation (RSC) Groups. The groups are intended for those providing services to birth to three-year-olds and their families, are actively endorsed, or seeking Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health (I/ECMH-E®) through ORIMHA. If interested, please take the time to complete the survey below.
Upcoming Opportunity.
BECOME PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. JOIN LA RED NOW!
“Are you a beacon of hope and guidance for Spanish-speaking teams dedicated to ways and spaces for Latine families to thrive? If your answer is “yes”, La Red is calling you!
Join La Red’s 2024-25 one-of-a-kind transformative journey bridging culture, language, and corazones with fully-accessible affinity-based professional training that is 100% bilingual (Spanish-English). La Red is not just any program; it's your next step toward leading your team with empathy, strength, and cultural affirmation.”
Scholarship Opportunities.
Did you know you may be eligible for scholarships to help pay for professional development opportunities? Check out the Portland State University scholarship page for more information.
Congratulations are in order!
Congratulations to our new endorsees:
Deanna Barclay
Kelly Hartm
Raisa Hisatake
Maureen Markey
Rachael Plummer
Kristie Strider
Robin Sweetser
Alisha Wilson
Be a voice for babies, families, and the community.
Make a donation today.
Are you in need of reflective supervision?
ORIMHA has a Reflective Supervision Registry where you can find a list of Infant Mental Health Mentors and Infant Mental Health Specialists. Click below to access the registry. AND ORIMHA is offering low-cost group sessions. If you are interested, please email andrea@or-imha.org for more information.
Do you have questions about Endorsement?
Did you know ORIMHA offers virtual support office hours in both English and Spanish? Click the link below for more information. Office hours are located in the announcements section. You do not need to log in to view.
