Promoting Early Childhood Mental Health & Development: Parenting strategies to support young children and their families. - Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Training Program Northern California

Presented by Ronit Aviv, LMFT, Sarah (Kate) Lane LCSW and Katelin Tyson, LMFT, IFECMHS

Presenter Bio

Ronit Aviv is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working as a Developmental Screening Specialist in the Early Developmental Screening Program at Kaiser Permanente since 2018. Previously, she was providing mental health services for the child and adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program in Kaiser South Sacramento. Prior to her employment at Kaiser Permanente, Ronit worked at UC Davis CAARE Center providing services to infants, children, adolescents, and their families in clinic and community settings. She is trained in evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and participated in the development of PC-CARE at UC Davis and Thrive by 5 at Kaiser Permanente. Ronit received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Davis, MFS in Forensic Science from George Washington University, and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine.

Sarah “Kate” Lane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Early Developmental Screening Program at Kaiser Permanente, working as a Developmental Screening Specialist since 2018. In addition, Kate is a lead in the department with providing clinical training and consultation. Prior to her employment at Kaiser Permanente, Kate worked in multiple settings including Child Protective Services, School Social Work and Community Mental Health at UC Davis. As a therapist working at UC Davis, she provided evidence-based services to young children and their families, both in home and clinic settings. She is trained in therapeutic treatments including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and PC-CARE and participated in the development and implementation of Thrive by 5 at Kaiser Permanente. Kate received her B.S. in Child Development from Cal Poly and M.A. in Social Work from San Diego State University. Kate is also an alumni of the Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health Post-Graduate Fellowship Program.

Katelin Tyson is a Behavioral Health Manager in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Early Developmental Screening Program (EDSP), which serves pediatric patients 0-5.5 years across the region by screening for developmental delays and signs of autism and triaging them to appropriate resources. Katelin is endorsed by the California Center for Infant Family and Early Childhood Mental Health as an Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and is trained in evidence-based practices including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. During her 9 years at Kaiser Permanente, she has been an instructor of parenting classes including co-developing the Thrive by 5 parenting series curriculum, with fellow presenters, Ronit Aviv and Sarah Kate Lane. Katelin received her B.A. in Psychology and Communication Studies from Huntingdon College, M.S. in Counseling from Sacramento State University, and is a graduate of the UC Davis CPE Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship program.

Ronit Aviv, LMFT, Sarah (Kate) Lane LCSW and Katelin Tyson, LMFT, IFECMHS

The first 1000 days of a child’s life lays the important foundation for a child’s physical and social-emotional development and well-being. This course is designed to increase provider awareness and competence with serving children under age six and their families. The content will include learning about the growing brain, developmental surveillance, and the importance of high-quality relationships. Emphasis will be placed on tools and strategies clinical providers can use to support families with strengthening parent-child relationships, communication, and co-regulation.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines around developmental surveillance and screening of young children.
2. Explain the importance of healthy relationships on a child’s development.
3. Identify positive parenting tools to enhance parent-child communication
4. Explain the impacts of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress on a child’s development and well-being
5. Describe calming strategies to support parent-child co-regulation
6. Learn helpful resources for parents of young children

Instructional Level

Advanced

This CE program is free to Kaiser Permanente employees.

Instructional Methodology

Lecture
Audio/Visual
On-line Presentation

Continuing Education Information

Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Training Programs (KPMHTP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. KPMHTP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Mental Health Training Programs designate this live activity for 3 hours continuing education credits for the above-identified licensed professionals.

Refund and Attendance Policy

This session is free to all Kaiser Employees. There is no known commercial support for this program. For questions and requests for information, please contact our program evaluator: supria.k.gill@kp.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Those who attend the program in full and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Please note that credit will only be granted for those who attend the entire lecture.