{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-training-and-practice-in-infant-and-preschool-mental-health-isbn-9780787969714","title":"The Handbook of Training and Practice in Infant and Preschool Mental Health","description":"This comprehensive and highly useful guide offers students and practicing clinicians who work with infant and preschool populations a much-needed resource for developing and honing their professional skills and clinical experiences.  The book contains vital information about general training issues and highlights the skills that are needed to be considered a competent professional. Written by top experts in the field from a wide range of disciplines, the authors address basic areas of training and practice with very young children, including observation, assessment, diagnosis, dyadic therapy, and reflective supervision, in addition to unique areas of clinical work such as reunification and adoption evaluations. The book also offers examples of innovative models of training and practice for the delivery of services in nontraditional settings such as homes, day care centers, and preschools, and special strategies for delivering clinical services and providing supervision in rural and remote settings, including the use of technology.  Preface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: General Training and Practice Constructs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Returning the Treasure to Babies: An Introduction to Infant Mental Health Service and Training (Deborah J.Weatherston, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Using Direct Observation in Prevention and Intervention Services in Infant and Preschool Mental Health: Training and Practice Issues (Martha Farrell Erickson, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Training in Assessment of Birth to Five-Year-Olds (Karen Moran Finello, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Diagnosis of Mental Health in Young Children (Marie Kanne Poulsen, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Dyadic Therapy with Very Young Children and Their Primary Caregivers (Joan Maltese, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Reflective Supervision in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Work (Mary Claire Heffron, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 A Seminar to Support the Supporter: Promotion of Provider Self-Awareness and Sociocultural Perspective (Graciela “Chela” Rios Munoz, L.C.S.W.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Retraining Clinicians to Work with Birth to Five-Year-Olds: A Perspective from the Field (Mona Maarse Delahooke, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Specialty Areas of Practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Developing Reunification and Adoption Recommendations for Substance-Exposed Infants and Toddlers in Foster Care (Valata Jenkins-Monroe, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Play Therapy with Preschoolers Using the Ecosystemic Model (Sue A. Ammen, Ph.D., RPT-S, and Beth Limberg, Ph.D., RPT-S).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Intensive Day Treatment for Very Young Traumatized Children in Residential Care (Leena Banerjee, Ph.D., and Lorraine E. Castro, M.A., M.F.T.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Kitchen Therapy and Beyond:Mental Health Services for Young Children in Alternative Settings (Brenda Jones Harden, M.S.W., Ph.D., and Mawiyah Lythcott, M.S.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Delivering Infant and Preschool Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas (Deborah A. Harris, M.S.W., L.I.S.W.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Training Standards, Systems, and Technology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Developing Standards for Training in Infant and Preschool Mental Health (Karen Moran Finello, Ph.D., and Marie Kanne Poulsen, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 An Interdisciplinary Training Model: The Wayne State University Graduate Certificate Program in Infant Mental Health (Deborah J.Weatherston, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 The DIR™ Certificate Program: A Case-Based Competency Training Model (Serena Wieder, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Using Technology as a Training, Supervision, and Consultation Aid (Valerie A.Wajda-Johnston, Ph.D., Anna T. Smyke, Ph.D., Geoffrey Nagle, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.C.S.W., and Julie A. Larrieu, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Innovative Models of Training and Service Delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Developmental Pathways to Mental Health: The DIR™ Model for Comprehensive Approaches to Assessment and Intervention (Serena Wieder, Ph.D., and Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Relationships for Growth Project: A Transformational Collaboration Between Head Start,Mental Health, and University Systems (Rebecca Shahmoon-Shanok, M.S.W., Ph.D., Faith Lamb-Parker, Ph.D., Ellen Halpern, Ph.D., Megan Grant, Ph.D., Carole Lapidus, M.S., M.S.W., and Charles Seagle, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: Transforming Practice Across Systems of Care.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 The Role of Reflective Process in Infusing Relationship-Based Practice into an Early Intervention System (Linda Gilkerson, Ph.D., and Tina Taylor Ritzler, M.A.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Apprenticeship, Transformational Enterprise, and the Ripple Effect: Transferring Knowledge to Improve Programs Serving Young Children and Their Families (Rebecca Shahmoon-Shanok, M.S.W., Ph.D., Carole Lapidus, M.S., M.S.W.,Megan Grant, Ph.D., Ellen Halpern, Ph.D., and Faith Lamb-Parker, Ph.D.).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Moran Finello\u003c\/strong\u003e received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Southern California in 1984. She is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, and is also Project Director of the Corazon de La Familia Infant-Child Intervention Program at the USC-University Affiliated Program at Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles. She has lectured, presented, and written extensively in the field of infant and child mental health, including journal articles and book chapters.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handbook of Training and Practice in Infant and Preschool Mental Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and highly useful guide offers students and practicing clinicians who work with infant and preschool populations a much-needed resource for developing and honing their professional skills and clinical experiences. The book contains vital information about general training issues and highlights the skills that are needed to be considered a competent professional. Written by top experts in the field from a wide range of disciplines, the authors address basic areas of training and practice with very young children, including observation, assessment, diagnosis, dyadic therapy, and reflective supervision, in addition to unique areas of clinical work such as reunification and adoption evaluations. The book also offers examples of innovative models of training and practice for the delivery of services in nontraditional settings such as homes, day care centers, and preschools, and special strategies for delivering clinical services and providing supervision in rural and remote settings, including the use of technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A representative group of infant mental health professionals take a valuable look at the compelling issues in training and practice through lenses richly diverse in focus, setting, and intent.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—JEREE H. PAWL,\u003c\/b\u003e former director of the Infant-Parent Program at San Francisco General Hospital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This provocative volume compels a broader dialogue about the critical issues related to the interdisciplinary training and practice of infant mental health specialists.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—HIRAM E. FITZGERALD,\u003c\/b\u003e University Distinguished Professor, Psychology, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This timely and rich volume illuminates the complex issues involved both in conceptualization of infant family practice and of practitioner preparation and support. A superb and valuable contribution!”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—DONNA R. WESTON,\u003c\/b\u003e director, Graduate Certificate Program in Infant Mental Health, University of Washington, Center for Infant Mental Health and Development\u003c\/p\u003e  \"A representative group of infant mental health professionals take a valuable look at the compelling issues in training and practice through lenses richly diverse in focus, setting, and intent.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Jeree H. Pawl, former director of the Infant-Parent Program at San Francisco General Hospital  \u003cp\u003e\"This provocative volume compels a broader dialogue about the critical issues related to the interdisciplinary training and practice of infant mental health specialists.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Hiram E. Fitzgerald, University Distinguished Professor, Psychology, Kellogg Center, Michigan State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This timely and rich volume illuminates the complex issues involved both in conceptualization of infant family practice and of practitioner preparation and support. A superb and valuable contribution!\"\u003cbr\u003e --Donna R. Weston, director, Graduate Certificate Program in Infant Mental Health, University of Washington, Center for Infant Mental Health and Development\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990254731493,"sku":"NP9780787969714","price":100.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787969714.jpg?v=1761787081","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-handbook-of-training-and-practice-in-infant-and-preschool-mental-health-isbn-9780787969714","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}