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CPP Published Study: Intervening After Trauma: Child–Parent Psychotherapy Treatment Is Associated With Lower Pediatric Epigenetic Age Acceleration

We are writing with some very exciting news. At long last, the results of a study showing that CPP reduces the impact of trauma on cellular aging has been published.

 

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KQED: Bay Area Study Finds Early Childhood Trauma Therapy Can Prevent Serious Disease

Special thanks to Allie Sullivan and Nicki Bush as well as to all the therapists and researchers who partnered in conducting this study.

 

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Honoring Voices within Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health 

Grounded in foundational IECMH theory, “Honoring Voices” illuminates the complex yet rich process that professionals engage in when delivering IECMH services for diverse infants, toddlers, young children, and their families. Using personal stories, the book examines relationship-based practice within various contexts, family structures, and cultures. In spaces where relationships are central, professionals dig deep to reflect, wonder, make sense of, deepen, and at times seek to repair ruptures in relationships—all while keeping the child in mind.Honoring Voices Within Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Relationship-Based Stories From the Field. Erika Warner, LCSW, CSAC, IMH-E®, AIMH HIʻs clinical specialist, authored a chapter about her work as an IECMH therapist. Executive director, Erin Henderson Lacerdo, LCSW, IECMH-E© and AIMH HI member Me'ja Kaniho, MA, IECMH-E© jointly authored a chapter, featuring their work in home visiting.

 

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Resources to help you protect your child's mental health are available

Check out this interview with Island Life Live of Renzy Baloran, Pediatric Mental Health Care Access coordinator for the Department of Health and Erin Henderson Lacerdo, executive director for the Association for Infant Mental Health Hawaii, explaining the importance of providing for the mental health of Hawaii's keiki ages 0 to 21

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Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development

The first five years of life are a time of unparalleled change in the brains and abilities of young children. All families need access to a wide range of services and supports that are responsive to the family, cultural, and linguistic contexts to promote healthy development. Additionally, some families need specialized services to mitigate risk factors or address problems young children may experience. Our early childhood efforts are committed to bridging the gap between what researchers and practitioners know is effective and what is available in communities for young children and their families. We work at multiple levels to translate evidence-based and best practice knowledge into practical, meaningful, and functional implementation strategies.

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