The Harris Institute consists of three levels of training programs, an infant mental health clinic and a consultation program. Programs are designed for professionals from varied disciplines including:

- Mental Health Clinicians
- Judicial and law enforcement professionals
- Nurses and medical providers
- Child Protective Services providers
- Preschool and child care providers
- Early interventionists
- Human service providers
- Policy makers and administrators

Program Descriptions

Infant/Family Clinical Practice Certificate
Designed for mental health clinicians and graduate students, this two-year program builds on the Infant/Family Studies coursework (see below), adding a mental health emphasis. Topics include:

- Infant mental health theory and practice
- Assessment using the DC 0-3 diagnostic system for infants and toddlers
- Infant-parent psychotherapy
- Direct practice with intensive, reflective consultation

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Infant/Family Studies Certificate
This one-year program is designed for professionals whose work directly or indirectly impacts infants and toddlers. Coursework, observation and consultation prepare participants to implement the principles of infant social and emotional development in their everyday work.

Topic areas include the influence of early development and relationships on mental health, and employing a multidisciplinary child and family team approach to services.

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Seminars and Short Courses
Individualized seminars and courses provide information needed to ensure healthy social-emotional development in young children, including identifying early warning signs and making appropriate referrals. For additional information contact HarrisInstitute@swhd.org or 602-200-0434 x4050.

Infant Mental Health Center

Established in 1993, the Good Fit Counseling Center provides an opportunity for Harris Institute participants to further develop their infant-toddler clinical and leadership strengths in a multidisciplinary setting.

Consultation
Consultation and technical assistance is provided to individuals and organizations nationally and internationally. For additional information contact HarrisInstitute@swhd.org or 602-200-0434 x4050.

A Distinguished Faculty
The Harris Institute faculty is recognized for its expertise in infant and early childhood mental health. From the Arizona State University Department of Family and Human Development, and Southwest Human Development’s Good Fit infant mental health counseling center, faculty members bring a wealth of academic, training and direct practice experience to the Institute.

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Fellowships and stipends are available on a competitive basis.

For additional information contact:
HarrisInstitute@swhd.org or 602-200-0434 x4050

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