Title: Infant Massage: Communicating Love Through Nurturing Touch
Date: October 22nd, 2024
Time: 9-11am CST/ 10-12pm EST
*This location has changed due to accommodating attendees schedule needs. This training is now virtual.
The single most crucial ingredient in laying a healthy foundation for children is caring, nurturing relationships. For babies, this foundation develops as caregivers and parents build bonds and attachment. AIMHiTN strives to partner with birther workers and Doulas across Tennessee, joining together in learning and discussing the impact of early touch using Infant Massage to enhance parental bonding. Furthermore, the training will expand on how this education plays a valuable role in the Infant Mental Health field. Therefore, supporting the work you do with infant and families, through the Infant Mental Health Endorsement.
Presenter(s):
Denise McDrummond, M.E.d, IMH-E®, Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Denise McDrummond is the Endorsement Coordinator for the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee. She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Education and is Endorsed in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health as well as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. Denise provides Reflective Supervision and training opportunities through the Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Collective. For her part, Denise also spends time with parents locally in Tennessee helping to build nurturing communities through Infant Massage. With 20+ years in the field, her passion remains ensuring that all children and families have the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.