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Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health (IMH-E)
A PREVIEW OF THE MI-AIMH ENDORSEMENT PROCESS CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, RELATIONSHIP-BASED
Prerequisite Requirements: (1) Membership in MI-AIMH or another IMH association; (2) Training/Education as specified and related to infants, toddlers, parents, other caregivers and families; and (3) Experience working with infants, toddlers, parents, other caregivers and families. There are five steps to the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement Process: 1. Inquiry
Of particular interest: 1. Preparation of a Professional Portfolio The candidate prepares a professional portfolio to document coursework, education or degree(s) earned (as appropriate to the endorsement level), in-service training experiences, work experiences, and professional reference ratings. These materials reflect the candidate's capabilities within the infant and family field as identified for each of the four levels of endorsement in the guidelines. Each candidate also commits by signature to the MI-AIMH professional code of ethics. 2. Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Based, Infant Mental Health Service Review (Documentation of Competencies) - This will vary depending on the level of endorsement.
The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health invites infant and family service providers who work in a variety of ways with infants, toddlers, caregivers and families to consider the MI-AIMH Endorsement. The endorsement design is inclusive and encourages participation and professional development at multiple levels:
For a concise overview of each level, see the Endorsement Brochure Valerie Brown, Triad Performances, has done a masterful job of developing competency guidelines at each of the four levels. She worked closely with the Endorsement Committee Chairperson, Endorsement Committee Members, and the MI-AIMH membership (over 500 members) across the state. The general areas of competency include:  The
details of each area are very specifically described at each level. The
competency guidelines, developed in collaboration with the membership,
are available and will support and enhance culturally sensitive, relationship-based
practice within the framework of infant mental health practice. We invite you to begin the Endorsement Application process by contacting Deborah Kahraman at the Central Office: 734-785-7705, Ext. 7194 . Endorsement Brochure Endorsement Advisor Role Test Construction for the MI-AIMH Endorsement Project Distinguished MI-AIMH Endorsement Colleagues Recommended References For Preparing for Endorsement Exam Guidelines for Reflective Supervision and Consultation |
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The
intent of the MI-AIMH Endorsement Process is to recognize and document
the development of infant and family service professionals within an organized
system of culturally sensitive, relationship-based, infant mental health
learning and work experiences. Endorsement by the Michigan Association
for Infant Mental Health (MI-AIMH) will verify that an applicant has attained
a level of education as specified, participated in specialized in-service
trainings, worked with guidance from mentors or supervisors, and acquired
knowledge to promote the delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive,
relationship-based services to infants, toddlers, parents, other caregivers
and families. The MI-AIMH Endorsement will provide information of significant
benefit to employers, referral sources, and the courts seeking expert
witnesses related to the social and emotional development of infants and
young children and their families. Of additional importance, the MI-AIMH
Endorsement will be useful in developing individual professional development
plans.
MI-AIMH
encourages continuing professional growth and development for all members.
The Association requires professionals who have successfully completed
the MI-AIMH Endorsement at all levels to continue membership in MI-AIMH
or another IMH association and to participate annually in 15 hours of
culturally sensitive, relationship-based training experiences that promote
infant mental health. 