Monday, June 6, 2011

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Bright Futures Begin Early

2011 Conference

Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites

11301 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211

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Conference Agenda Monday, June 6, 2011
7:30-8:15 A.M. Registration/Exhibits Open

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8:15-8:30 Keynote Speakers 8:30-9:30

Welcome First Lady of Arkansas Ginger Beebe An Infant Mental Health Perspective to Develop Trauma-Informed Child Serving Systems Joy Osofsky, PhD
Break/ Exhibits Open

9:30-10:00

10:00-10:45 10:45-11:30 11:30-12:00

12:00-1:00

Ways to Understand an Infant Mental Health Perspective Karen Frankel, PhD Infusion of Infant Mental Health in Systems of Care and Early Education Karen Frankel, PhD and Joy Osofsky, PhD Infant Mental Health in Arkansas Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health Board
Lunch

Concurrent Sessions 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. (with Break/Snack and Exhibit Viewing 2:30-3:00) Attachment Theory Jean Crume, MSW, LCSW Positive, Caring Environments and Infant Attachment: Beyond Stuck Like Glue Jennifer Henk, PhD, Vernoice Baldwin, MS, Mardi Crandall, MS Maternal Depression Lynn Taylor, MD, Board Certified Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

The Bright Futures Begin Early Conference and the Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health share the following purposes:

Build public awareness of the importance of prenatal care and the first three years of life for healthy socialemotional development. Promote best practice and education to support healthy development of infants and toddlers. Promote professional development and best practice to enhance the relationship between infants/toddlers and their care givers. Promote collaboration and communication among individuals in Arkansas who are advocates.

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Course Description
The Bright Futures Begin Early Conference is designed to provide current and relevant information on the importance of infant mental health to Arkansas professionals, paraprofessionals, and students who work with infants, toddlers and their families.

2011

Who Should Attend

Social Workers Early Childhood Professionals Early Childhood Paraprofessionals Educators Early Intervention Providers Mental Health Professionals Attorneys working with children and families Professionals interested in the welfare of young children

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will have updated or gained knowledge to: Encourage reflection of current practices Analyze the effectiveness of service provision Extend and affirm professional networking opportunities Challenge and inspire professional growth Explore resources that foster collaboration among individuals, families, and agencies.

Accreditation
Application has been made for Continuing Education Credit with: ASU Childhood Services Arkansas Department of Education Arkansas Psychology Board Continuing Legal Education

Conference support provided by DHS, System of Care

Jane Barnhill Candice Miller

Patty Miller-Marshall, Education Committee Chair Catherine Chaumont, Conference Committee Chair Erin Cole Merry Alice Hesselbein Kimberly Norris Lisa Stearman

Planning Committee

Carolyn Marsh Karen Tyler

Conference Faculty
Keynote Speakers
Joy Osofsky, PhD Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Karen Frankel, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Concurrent Session Presenters

Vernoice Baldwin, MS University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Mardi Crandall, MS University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Jennifer Henk, PhD University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Jean Crume, MSW, LCSW InterWorks, Inc., Little Rock Lynn Taylor, MD UAMS Department of Psychiatry, Little Rock

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June 6, 2011 ~ Embassy Suites, Little Rock, AR
Registration Cost: Professionals: Student:

REGISTRATION FORM
Deadline for Registration is May 23. Register on-site after May 23. $75 $30

Early Bird (before 5/23)

$50 $25

On-Site

Please submit a separate form for each registrant. If your employer is paying your registration fee, please submit a copy of the P.O. or check request along with your registration form. Refunds for registration fee: Cancellation must be made in writing and sent to Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health, P.O. Box 166055, Little Rock, AR 72216. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the registration deadline May 23, 2011

Registration fee includes lunch and a one year membership to Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health.

Method of Payment:

Make checks or purchase orders payable to Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health, and mail to: Little Rock Convention Bureau, P.O. Box 207, Little Rock, AR 72203 OR Register online at https://www.meetingsintherock.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=20&ct=WEBREG&eventid=5230 ~ Credit Cards accepted online ONLY.

Purchase Order #: ___________________________

Check # and Amount: _________________________

Name Address

CEUs (Please select CEUs required.)

** - Will be given certificates of attendance only

Daytime Phone Institution/Organization City, State, Zip

E-Mail (Confirmation will be sent via e-mail)

Social Worker** Mental Health Professionals ** LPC, LPE, PhD Arkansas Licensed Teacher CDA CLE

Indicate first, second, and third choice for afternoon session Concurrent sessions 1:004:30 First Second Third Attachment Theory, Jean Crume, MSW, LCSW

Infant/Toddler Environments, J. Henk, PhD, V. Baldwin, MS, M. Crandall, MS Maternal Depression, Lynn Taylor, MD

AAIMH is committed to providing a fully accessible conference for attendees. Please describe any accessibility accommodations you will need to participate in the conference:

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Hotel Accommodations A block of rooms are reserved at a special rate with the hotel shown. To guarantee your discounted rate call by May 6, 2011 and mention you will be attending the Arkansas Association for Infant Mental Health Conference. Hotel stay includes full breakfast and all rooms are suites. The Embassy Suites
11301 Financial Center ParkwayLittle Rock, AR 72211

(501-537-3309)
To reserve your room at the group rate, go online at http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/L/LITCPES-IMH20110605/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

$109 King or two Double beds (plus applicable taxes and charges)