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Building Our Reflective Practice Through A Racialized Lens
Join us in this reflective community of practice created for early childhood professionals to come together to examine their work through an anti-racist lens using the amazing workbook “Reflective Practice through a Racialized Lens: My Hero’s Journey”. We will facilitate a brave space for deep self-reflection, meaningful dialogue, and collective growth as we serve babies, young children, and their families with better self-awareness and cultural responsiveness.
This community of practice is built on the understanding that transformative change begins within ourselves and extends into our professional relationships and service delivery. Through structured reflective practices, we explore the nuanced intersections of culture, identity, race, racism, power, and privilege in our daily work. Participants will need to purchase a copy of the book, “Reflective Practice through a Racialized Lens: My Hero’s Journey.”
Meeting Dates: May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 25th 2026 from 11:00 -1:00 pm
Cost: $55 for KAIMH members $100 for non members
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Join KAIMH in this exciting opportunity to learn how to use the FAN model in your reflective supervision/consultation.
Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) is a research-informed model and communication framework developed by the Erikson Institute. It is designed to strengthen relationships by helping professionals tune into the emotions, needs, and readiness of others through active listening and presence.
The FAN approach emphasizes five key components: mindful self-regulation, empathetic inquiry, collaborative exploration, capacity building, and integration. By focusing on attunement and reflective practice, FAN equips professionals to respond more effectively in moments of stress, uncertainty, or growth.
This model is widely used across disciplines to promote emotional connection, build trust, and support long-term positive outcomes in both individuals and systems.
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KAIMH is excited to announce an opportunity to submit an application to participate in one year of reflective consultation through virtual group meetings. Learn how to use reflective practice in your work to reduce stress and improve relationships. Want more? We are also accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in a reflective consultation group who also want additional training and support in providing reflective supervision/consultation in their work. Click here to apply.
Join us for ZERO TO THREE’s
The Growing Brain series!
This training provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life.
All sessions are online from 1:30 – 4:45 pm
$35 per session or $200 for all sessions
May 28th Unit 1: Brain Basics: Understand the core concepts of neurodevelopment and the critical role of early experiences.
June 11th Unit 2: Factors Affecting Brain Growth and Development: Explore the genetic and environmental influences on early brain development.
June 25th Unit 3: Communication and Language Development: Dive into the processes that underlie early communication and language skills.
July 9th Unit 4: Cognitive and Executive Functions: Learn about the development of thinking skills and self-control.
July 30th Unit 5: Social/Emotional Development: Gain insights into the emotional lives of infants and toddlers and how they form relationships.
August 13th Unit 6: Understanding Behavior: Discover the meaning behind behaviors and how to respond effectively.
August 27th Unit 7: Everyday Play: Recognize the importance of play and how it supports early brain development.
Scholarships for Pyramid Model Training
Need training on the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children? With these online modules, you’ll have a comprehensive training program to help early childhood professionals master all three tiers of the Pyramid Model. Click Here for Informational Flyer
Care & Wellness Conferences
Three Care & Wellness Conferences are scheduled this spring, in Wichita, Salina and Olathe. Click on the image to register and learn more!
