The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on Child Development

Alison Peak, LCSW and Clinical Infant Mental Health Mentor discusses “ghosts and angels” in the nursery that impact parenting styles, the importance of building relationships with caregivers, and strategies for approaching parents who may have a history of adverse childhood experiences.  She offers suggestions on building rapport and meeting caregivers in a place of curiosity in order to build trust with families and maximize progress.

What is Building Best Practices-Continuing the Conversation?

Developed by Vanderbilt Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD), this series is an extension of a Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) sponsored conference called Building Best Practices.