Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health

Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Infant mental health (IMH) is synonymous with social and emotional development in our youngest children.

We aim for all Wisconsin infants and young children to reach their fullest potential through nurturing and consistent relationships within the context of family, community, and culture Social and emotional development involves skills such as self confidence, curiosity, motivation, persistence, self control, and trust--all of which affect future learning, growth, and success. The development of all of these traits begins in infancy and within the context of relationships. Emotional and social milestones include a child's ability to experience, regulate and express emotions, and form close and secure interpersonal relationships. A child's capacities to identify their own feelings, experience empathy for another and constructively manage strong emotions are skills that begin in early childhood and support later learning.

Interested in more neurodiversity learning opportunities?Complete this survey to help us gauge interest in and plan for ...
02/27/2026

Interested in more neurodiversity learning opportunities?

Complete this survey to help us gauge interest in and plan for a Community of Practice! tinyurl.com/WIAIMHCoPSurvey

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And just like that... the 1st Membership Meet-Up of the year is only a week away!WI-AIMH members are invited to join us!...
02/25/2026

And just like that... the 1st Membership Meet-Up of the year is only a week away!

WI-AIMH members are invited to join us!
Wednesday, March 3rd
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We'll be hosting a re-watch party of staff member Kris Barnekow's Attachment & Neurodiversity training in a lunch and learn style.

Check your email for the invitation or reach out to Sarah Bruhn at sbruhn@wiaimh.org with questions. *Have your member number ready!

Not a member? You can still register to become a WI-AIMH member. Registration is open year-round! Your 2026 membership runs from the day you register till December 31, 2026.

Membership fees range from $30-60 per person. Learn more at www.wiaimh.org/membership.

Take our Relational Approaches with Neuro-Diverse Dyads: Community of Practice Survey!Last year, WI-AIMH offered two sta...
02/23/2026

Take our Relational Approaches with Neuro-Diverse Dyads: Community of Practice Survey!

Last year, WI-AIMH offered two staff-led trainings on neurodiversity: one in May titled "Nurturing Potential" by Dr. Abby Taylor, and one in August titled "Attachment & Neurodiversity" by Dr. Kris Barnekow.

Your interest in the topic and the two trainings have been overwhelmingly positive! Thank you! šŸ„°

Because of the continued interest in relational approaches with neuro-diverse dyads, WI-AIMH is considering offering a Learning Community (or, "Community of Practice") that would meet regularly to share information and approaches for practice.

Please fill out the interest form at tinyurl.com/WIAIMHCoPSurvey to help us gauge interest in and plan for a Community of Learning.

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BIG News for Wisconsin!"Wisconsin moves to expand postpartum Medicaid coverageRepublican state lawmakers who long blocke...
02/20/2026

BIG News for Wisconsin!
"Wisconsin moves to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage

Republican state lawmakers who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers in Wisconsin plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democratic lawmakers, with Gov. Tony Evers expected to sign it into law.

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following near-unanimous passage of a measure on Feb. 19 by the Wisconsin Assembly."

Click here to read full article: https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wisconsin-moves-to-expand-postpartum-medicaid-coverage/

šŸ“¢ Community Event: Mental Health Webinar Series hosted by The Professional Development NetworkWhy?With the growing menta...
02/17/2026

šŸ“¢ Community Event: Mental Health Webinar Series hosted by The Professional Development Network

Why?
With the growing mental health challenges facing families today, the role of the family support professional has never been more vitalā€”or more demanding. To help our workforce navigate these complexities, we are launching a new webinar series for 2026 focused on mental health topics.

For Who?
This series is designed specifically for frontline staff. Weā€™re moving beyond theory to provide actionable knowledge and tools for supporting family mental health.

Register: https://uwm.edu/professional-development-network-family-support/training/on-demand-learning/webinars/

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Are you a WI-AIMH member?Get ready to join us for our first member meet-up of the year on March 3rd! Join us virtually f...
02/13/2026

Are you a WI-AIMH member?

Get ready to join us for our first member meet-up of the year on March 3rd! Join us virtually from 11 AM to 1 PM.

We're hosting a Re-Watch Party of the Attachment & Neurodiversity training, lunch-and-learn style. See flyer for details.

Not a member? Register today by visiting us at https://wiaimh.org/membership, and join the fun!

Our new micro-learning videos are live on YouTube!WI-AIMH's micro-learning video series is intended to inform parents, c...
02/11/2026

Our new micro-learning videos are live on YouTube!

WI-AIMH's micro-learning video series is intended to inform parents, caregivers and professionals as we continue to promote infant and early childhood mental health awareness and understanding. May these videos assist you in enhancing training, consultation, technical assistance and coaching.

Here are the titles and links to our latest videos:
Power of Predictability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOSSyR35IuM

Positive Connection is Prevention
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrDmvo0pf5o

Connection Before Redirection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI1lZNSk05g

And here's a link to the entire playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbDtqrsJbIg&list=PL19NqVa_ND8YLYbhMLIyS376YAC9UcX3i

Please feel free to share with your network!

New report looks at the impact of the father-baby relationship: "They found that fathers who were less attentive to thei...
02/06/2026

New report looks at the impact of the father-baby relationship:
"They found that fathers who were less attentive to their 10-month-olds were likely to have trouble co-parenting, instead withdrawing or competing with mothers for the childrenā€™s attention. And at age 7, the children of those fathers were more likely to have markers of poor heart or metabolic health, such as inflammation and high blood sugar."

"Fathers who engaged more sensitively with their babies were better at co-parenting; and the children whose parents more easily co-parented had lower levels of C-reactive protein, or CRP, and glycated hemoglobin, or HbA1c."

"Dr. Schreier said, it suggests that positive engagement by fathers during infancy and toddlerhood improves the health of the whole family."

Read more: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fhea0001567

WI-AIMH is hiring an Administration Assistant for it's Middleton Office. Please visit us at wiaimh.org/work-with-us-home...
02/06/2026

WI-AIMH is hiring an Administration Assistant for it's Middleton Office. Please visit us at wiaimh.org/work-with-us-home to learn more!

Questions? Email Arielle Rall at arall@wiaimh.org.

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REPOST: Center for Pyramid Model Innovations The newest addition to our family handouts is now available in our Resourc...
02/05/2026

REPOST:
Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
The newest addition to our family handouts is now available in our Resource Library!

Explore strategies for navigating conversations about your childā€™s day and responding to challenging behavior with confidence.

Click the Resource Library link in the Linktree in our bio to download it today!

It's the first Membership Meet-Up of the year! ...And it's a (Re-) Watch Party! Are you ready? šŸ˜Grab your lunch and join...
02/03/2026

It's the first Membership Meet-Up of the year! ...And it's a (Re-) Watch Party! Are you ready? šŸ˜

Grab your lunch and join us for a relaxed, members-only re-watch party of ā€œAttachment and Neurodiversity: Thinking About Attunement with Developmentally Diverse Young Children and Their Caregivers,ā€ originally presented by Dr. Kris Barnekow, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, IMH-EĀ®.

Weā€™ll screen an edited recording to fit our lunch-and-learn time frame, and leave a little time at the end for an informal discussion.

Wednesday, March 3rd
11 AM to 1 PM
Virtual

Not a member? No worries. Join today!
Membership Registration: wiaimh.org/membership

Members should have received their invitation by email. *So make sure yours didn't land in your Spam box.

We can't wait to see you in March!

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