## Abstract Infant mental health, as concept and intervention, is poorly understood by most practitioners in education settings. Directβservice personnel often lack appropriate knowledge, training, skills, and confidence in recognizing and addressing infant mental health problems. While programs an
Reflective practice in infant mental health training and consultation
β Scribed by Julie A. Larrieu; Amy B. Dickson
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 95 KB
- Volume
- 30
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0163-9641
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
This article describes models of training in infant mental health that utilize reflective supervision as a fundamental component of the educational and clinical experiences. The design and structure of these programs, offered by two medical centers, are described. Benefits and challenges to the adoption of infant mental health practice by trainees are outlined. Incorporation of reflective supervision in the training is discussed, and clinical examples are provided to illustrate its essential role in the development of the infant mental health clinician.
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