South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association

10/12/2026

SCIMHA Clinical Director Mackenzie Soniak joined Raynell Washington, Director of the Georgia Association for Infant Mental Health: Birth to Five, and Christine Hughes, Executive Director of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health, at the World Alliance for Infant Mental Health Congress in Toronto, Canada! 🇨🇦

Together, they presented on the Southeastern Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Coalition, sharing each state's unique journey toward advancing finance and policy initiatives that support the mental health and well-being of babies, young children, and their families.

By sharing ideas, learning from one another, and working across state lines, we're building momentum for a future where infant mental health is prioritized and every child has the opportunity to thrive. ✨

10/06/2026

Ever wonder what the Endorsement process looks likes? It can feel daunting, but Jessica Sharp shares why she became endorsed, what the process was like, and how it has positively impacted her career.

Then head to our website to learn how you can get started on your own journey!

Check out what she has to say:

Jessica Sharp, Director of the SC Program for Infant/Toddler Care (...

10/01/2026

Hurricane season has been quiet this year! We are SO thankful for that, but with another month left in the season, we want to make sure you're prepared if one pops up. 🌀

Check out our video showcasing all our hurricane prep and recovery resources! And then head to our website to snag them all.

When disaster strikes, children feel it too, even if they don’t hav...

09/30/2026

📢 CHARLESTON 📢 We are headed your way! Join us October 6th at 12:30pm for a time of connecting, learning, and growing!

We will dive into Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and how you can connect it to career, as well as share about what we have going on at SCIMHA.

We can't wait to see you!

Save your seat here: https://hub.scimha.org/charleston-county-iecmh-101-workforce

09/29/2026

Need a little extra support in your classroom?

PEAR Consultation connects early childhood educators with mental health support to help caregivers and young children thrive together.

✨ Build caregiver skills
✨ Support positive child behaviors
✨ Strengthen child-teacher relationships
✨ Help prevent preschool expulsion

We have openings in the Midlands, P*e Dee, and Charleston areas!

Learn more & make a referral: https://www.scimha.org/services/pear-program/

09/28/2026

“If I could choose one training for every professional working with children under 5, it would absolutely be infant and early childhood mental health.”

— Alissa, IECMH Training Specialist 💛

So… if you work with young children and families, consider this your sign.

IECMH Foundations starts October 27! 🎉

In just 6 weeks, you’ll explore:
✨ How early relationships shape development
✨ The connection between the brain, attachment, and behavior
✨ Trauma, grief, loss, and resilience
✨ What young children need as they grow
✨ How to bring an IECMH lens into the work you’re already doing

And you don’t have to be a mental health clinician to benefit. This training is for anyone working with children birth–5 and the people who care for them.

Six self-paced modules + four live sessions + CEUs + Endorsement hours.

Come learn with Alissa and our SCIMHA training team and start seeing young children and families through a whole new lens. 💛

October 27–December 15 | $420

👉 Save your seat: https://hub.scimha.org/fall-2026-iecmh-foundations-course

09/24/2026

✨ Let’s GATHER!

What happens when people who care about young children and families come together? We learn. We connect. We grow. 💛

Join us October 6 in Charleston for an afternoon of IECMH learning, conversation, and connection.

🧠 Shark Music
👻 Ghosts & Angels in the Nursery
💛 Trauma-Informed Practice
🤝 And plenty of time to connect with other professionals!

Come learn. Come connect. Come GATHER.

👉 Learn more: https://hub.scimha.org/charleston-county-iecmh-101-workforce

09/23/2026

📣 We're hiring an IECMH Consultant for our PEAR team!

The Consultant will work with young children, their families, and the professionals who support them, including childcare providers, teachers, assistant teachers, directors, technical assistance providers, and other caregivers.

We'd love to hear from you.

If you think this might be for you, click below to learn more about the position and apply!

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa281e4ea42408bc&from=shareddesktop_copy

09/22/2026

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? 🤔

When you’re working with children and families, sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to turn for help.

Join us for this month’s SCIMHA Café as we take a closer look at Help Me Grow SC and how it connects children ages 0–5 and their families with resources in their community.

☕️ Thursday, September 24
⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m.
💻 Virtual

Grab a cup of coffee, learn something new, and connect virtually with other professionals who care for children and families.

🎟️ All attendees will be entered to win a $20 Starbucks card!

Save your seat! https://hub.scimha.org/scimha-cafe-september-2026

09/21/2026

Ready to make a meaningful difference for children and the adults who care for them? Become a Circle of Security Facilitator!⁠
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Curious if the training is a good fit for you?

Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, September 23rd, at 12:30 PM for a virtual open house to learn about our upcoming in-person training beginning in October.

We'll cover what the training includes, who it's designed for, and answer your questions.⁠
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Register for the virtual open house here: https://hub.scimha.org/COSP-training-open-house