Equity & Inclusion

This half-day workshop explores how historical trauma, a one-time traumatic event or dangerous on-going situations can impact emotional and cognitive capacities of children and adults over time. Consider how moments of connection, presence, and engagement can build self-awareness, and create possibilities for healing and resilience. Taught by renowned infant mental health specialist Mary Claire Heffron. No prerequisite.

PRESENTER BIO: 
Dr. Heffron is the former Clinical Director of the Early Childhood Mental Health Training Program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital-Oakland. In that position she  directed  the Irving B. Harris Early Childhood Mental Health Training Program and other consultation, training programs, and internships in the Early Intervention Service Program. Author of numerous articles and chapters on aspects of early mental health services and program development, Dr. Heffron is the co-author of a widely used  book on reflective supervision and leadership for infant and early childhood programs. Currently Dr. Heffron provides consultation and training to a variety of programs and provides psychotherapy in a small private practice where she works with divorcing parents and others who have experienced trauma or loss. Dr. Heffron is a founding member of the California Association for Infant Mental Health and is also involved in other program and policy development efforts. She presents  frequently on the importance of multidisciplinary systems of care for infants, young children and families. Additional interests include the impact of culture on development and intervention,building resilience after traumatic events,  relationship-based intervention approaches, and the support and development of clinicians and providers from many systems working with infants, young children, and their families to promote healthy relationships and healing after adversity.

March 9, 2019
1-5pm
Luna Dance Institute