SEMINAR IN REFLECTIVE PRACTICES AND MINDFULNESS IN INFANT, EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH I
Provides a foundation in reflective practices through discussion of cases, infant and family observations and mindfulness experiences as applied to work with infants, young children and families. Explore and experience ways in which reflective practices may be applied to parent-infant/early childhood mental health. Learn mindfulness strategies for developing self-awareness and regulation that may be brought to their work with families of infants and young children. Experience both descriptive and in-vivo examples of reflective practice through case based presentations, deeper introspection and supportive discussion to increase clarity and engagement in work with families of young children. Consider boundaries and ethical decision making related to the dilemmas faced by professionals working with families during the perinatal period and in early childhood, especially those in high risk and challenging circumstances.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health Capstone Certificate Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply skills in informal and formal Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices as demonstrated by active participation in the Mindfulness Class and recording of regular practice with Mindfulness Practice Logs Audience: Graduate 2. Contribute to reflective space through deep listening, mindful pauses, self-awareness, journaling and reflective questions as demonstrated in the larger class and small Reflective Mentoring Group participation Audience: Graduate 3. Become more mindful, observant, and reflective and identify and appreciate the parallel process in their work with infants, young children and families as demonstrated by case presentations and discussion in the small Reflective Mentoring Groups, Infant Observation journaling and discussion as well as the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire pre/post assessment Audience: Graduate 4. Increase awareness of one’s own cultural lens, social location and implicit bias and how this relates to their work as demonstrated by reading discussions, case discussions, Infant Observation journaling and discussion Audience: Graduate 5. Increase compassion for self and others in their work as demonstrated by The Compassion Scale pre/post assessment Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply skills in informal and formal Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices as demonstrated by active participation in the Mindfulness Class and recording of regular practice with Mindfulness Practice Logs Audience: Graduate 2. Contribute to reflective space through deep listening, mindful pauses, self-awareness, journaling and reflective questions as demonstrated in the larger class and small Reflective Mentoring Group participation Audience: Graduate 3. Become more mindful, observant, and reflective and identify and appreciate the parallel process in their work with infants, young children and families as demonstrated by case presentations and discussion in the small Reflective Mentoring Groups, Infant Observation journaling and discussion as well as the Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire pre/post assessment Audience: Graduate 4. Increase awareness of one’s own cultural lens, social location and implicit bias and how this relates to their work as demonstrated by reading discussions, case discussions, Infant Observation journaling and discussion Audience: Graduate 5. Increase compassion for self and others in their work as demonstrated by The Compassion Scale pre/post assessment Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027