Event Details
The Mother, the Baby, and the Dance Between Them
Description: Maternal mental health and infant mental health are not two fields running side by side — they are one continuum, inseparable in practice and in life. We cannot truly understand or support the child without understanding and supporting the mother, because when mothers and families thrive emotionally, babies do too. This 3-hour training invites practitioners across all disciplines to zoom out and see the full picture: a mother and infant in an ongoing, reciprocal dance that shapes both of their worlds. We'll explore the neuroscience of early interaction, the attachment processes that lay the groundwork for lifelong development, and the very real ways that maternal mental health and infant wellbeing influence each other — for better and for worse. When we understand that influence runs in both directions, we can more intentionally shape our practice and approaches to support — meeting families not with blame or isolation, but with interventions that hold the wellbeing of the whole relationship. For all scopes of practice and IECMH Endorsement levels, this training grounds you in a dyadic approach that holds the mother, the baby, and the relationship between them at the center.
Trainer: Dr. Alexandra Alfonso, PMH‑C, IMH‑E®
Dr. Alfonso is a bilingual/bicultural Licensed Psychologist that has been working with young children and their families for over 7 years. Dr. Alfonso serves as the Clinical Supervisor and Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Lead for Citrus Health Network's Early Childhood Development program. Dr. Alfonso's expertise includes social emotional skill development, school readiness, relationship based interventions, trauma informed care, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, teacher/caregiver trainings, and reflective supervision
Event Time:
April 23rd, 2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM Eastern/ 12:00-3:00 PM Central/ 11:00 AM-2:-00 PM Mountain/ 10:00-1:00 AM Pacific
Location is online via Zoom
Zoom link info will be sent to paid registrants several times beginning one week before the training begins.
Open to: All FAIMH Members and Non-Members
Endorsement:
This training may meet IMH Competencies that support your preparation to earn the Florida Infant Mental Health Endorsement.
Registration
"Agency + Training Support" Members: Free Slots Available to register email Training Coordinator Jamie Dolan at training@faimh.org
All Other FAIMH Members: $95
Non-Member Rate: $115
Late Registration Rate (Starts April 5th-17th): $130
Need CEUs?
Add-on the CEU Ticket for only $15 to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education for Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health or Psychology (see below for more CEU information)
Technology Requirements:
To ensure the best possible experience for all participants, the program relies on online video conferencing, which has minimum requirements to work properly. You will need a desktop or laptop computer with speakers, microphone, and webcam, and a high-speed internet connection. Laptops work best because they come with all the necessary equipment and can easily be moved from room to room in your home or office to find a quiet place.
- Review the system requirements for the Zoom online meeting platform
- Try out a test meeting
- Test your audio and video in the meeting
Certificate: Upon successful completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be earned. A certificate will only be provided to those who attended the full training session (3 hours).
CEUs: Continuing education (3 hours) for licensed clinical social workers, marriage & family therapists, and mental health counselors will be offered by the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health, an approved provider for continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (CE Provider #50-30846).
Continuing education (3 hours) for psychologists will be offered by the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health, an approved provider for continuing education by the Florida Board of Psychology (CE Provider # 50-30846).
Professionals in other related disciplines, as well as those working outside of Florida, can submit CEU certificates to their corresponding boards for independent approval. Actual CEU amounts will be dependent upon your specific licensure board and attendance.
Policies: View our Training Academy Policy on attendance, payment, cancellation and more.
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