Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee

A message to Tennessee's doula community 💜

Over the past several years, AIMHiTN has been honored to support doulas through the Doula ECHO, Warmline, and Reflective Practice spaces. Together, we have fostered connection, learning, reflection, and a shared commitment to supporting infants, young children, and families across Tennessee.

Due to recent funding shifts, AIMHiTN will no longer be able to offer these doula-specific programs after June 2026.

While this chapter is coming to a close, our gratitude for the doula community is immeasurable. Doulas play a vital role in supporting parents, strengthening early relationships, and promoting the wellbeing of families during some of life's most important transitions.

We are deeply thankful for everyone who participated, shared their expertise, and helped build these spaces over the years.

We hope to stay connected and look forward to welcoming members of the doula community into other AIMHiTN opportunities in the future.

Thank you for the care, advocacy, and support you bring to Tennessee families every day.

TN IECMH ECHO for Doulas: Transitions, Impact, and Reflection

Date: June 15, 2026

Time: 12:00pm CST / 1:00pm EST

Doulas and birth workers frequently find themselves holding space for vulnerable, emotionally charged moments where hard conversations can arise. This session focuses on how to remain present and grounded while navigating discussions related to fear, unmet expectations, and shifting birth experiences. Using an attachment-informed lens, participants will explore how to respond with empathy while maintaining clear roles and boundaries. The session will offer practical tools for regulating your own nervous system and supporting families in a way that honors both connection and emotional safety.

Presentation is followed by collaborative opportunities to discuss best practices and strategies regarding maternal and infant mental health, share feedback, and offer support.

This virtual community is open to and free for doulas in Tennessee!

Pre-registration required.

To register: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1727194136378E64KOUH59C

Endorsement 101

Date: June 11, 2026

Time: 10am CST/ 11am EST

Description: This is an introductory session tailored toward those interested in applying for Infant Mental Health Endorsement® or the Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement®.

Participants will learn more about the categories of Endorsement, requirements for each category, and the process for applying for Endorsement in Tennessee.

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/260755139689068

Join us for HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) training on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:00 PM CST /2:00 PM EST and learn how positive childhood experiences can promote resilience, strengthen families, and improve lifelong health outcomes.

Through this training, you will gain practical tools and evidence based strategies to incorporate HOPE-informed practices into your work.

Register today! https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/261534191067961

Don't miss your last chance to register for our next FAN Training!

STARS Project - FAN Training:
Supporting Child Welfare professionals and Foster Parents

June 9th & 10th 2026

8:30-3:30 CST

Presenters: Riann Proctor, LCSW, IECMH-E and Flor Abarca, BA, IMH-E

Facilitating Attuned Interactions is a model from the Erikson Institute that promotes self-awareness of providers and increased attunement to caregivers that results in improved professional/parent relationships and improved service recipient outcomes. FAN has been a core framework for pediatricians, mental health clinicians, foster parents, home visitors, and child welfare professionals across the US. The model emphasizes slowing down interactions with service recipients to increase focus on relationships, which has been shown through research to decrease the amount of time for families to reach their identified goals. FAN is a huge asset to a number of TN's workforce sectors, and we're so excited to bring this opportunity to child welfare.

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/261184348024959

We're excited to announce an Early Bird Registration promotion for our 2026 AIMHiTN conference – Ten Candles, One Vision: Celebrating Little Ones and the Grownups Who Love Them!

Through June 30, professionals can save $15 on in-person registration by using promo code EARLYBIRDY2026 at checkout. The discount is valid through June 30th only.

Early Bird Details:

$15 off professional in-person registration
Promo code: EARLYBIRDY2026
Offer expires: June 30, 2026
Virtual registration remains just $35

Please help us spread the word about the discount and encourage your colleagues and networks to register early to take advantage of these limited-time savings.

Thank you for your continued support and promotion of our conference!

To register: https://associationofinfantmentalhealthintennessee.jotform.com/261094128231955

There’s always something happening across the IECMH community in Tennessee.

Upcoming trainings, events, professional learning opportunities, resources, and more—see what’s coming up at AIMHiTN this week.

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Supporting young children and families is meaningful work—but it can also be emotionally demanding work.

The moments of connection, patience, reflection, and consistency may not always be visible, but they matter deeply.

Across Tennessee, professionals continue showing up every day to help create environments where children feel safe, supported, and understood.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we also want to recognize the wellbeing of the people doing that work.

In infant and early childhood mental health, we recognize that mental health begins long before children have words for what they feel.

Early relationships, responsive caregiving, and supportive environments all help shape how children experience safety, connection, and regulation over time.

Small moments matter.
Consistent relationships matter.
Feeling understood matters.

That’s why supporting young children also means supporting the adults and communities around them.