April 30, 1-4pm CDT Foundations of Infant Mental Health: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Practice with Tara Glenn, LCSW, IMH-E®

This interactive three-hour training expands and strengthens participants’ understanding of the foundational principles of infant mental health, providing a comprehensive overview of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for young children and their families. Participants will explore the core concepts of reflective consultation and essential clinical skills needed to work effectively in this field. Through guided case study, attendees will gain practical insights into real-world applications, learning how to integrate these elements into their work with young children and caregivers. This training emphasizes the importance of attachment, trauma-informed care, and cultural responsiveness in promoting healthy emotional and relational development during the critical early years.

Tara Glenn, LCSW, IMH-E® is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is an endorsed infant mental health clinician by the Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health. Tara’s work has focused on treating childhood sexual abuse and trauma, treating families with infants/young children who have experienced scary and confusing things or have experienced attachment disruptions, and serving adults with complex trauma histories. Tara is an EMDR trained therapist as well as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Circle of Security. Tara believes we are created for connection and with a purpose and wants to serve people so that any barriers to that fulfillment can be diminished.