May 5-9, 2025 - Virtual via Zoom
May 5-9, 2025 - Virtual via Zoom
Brain science and early childhood research agree: relationships are the foundation of child development, shaping outcomes not only in early childhood but throughout the lifespan. In the prenatal-to-age-five space, fostering strong, nurturing connections is essential and supporting care providers in their work during this developmental phase is crucial as well.
Through a partnership between Nurturing Connections and the Center for Early Relational Health, this interactive conference session will provide a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Early Relational Health (ERH). Participants will gain a deep understanding of ERH concepts, opportunities to apply these frameworks, and insight into how ERH is implemented across diverse settings.
During this session we will feature three key components. 1. Introduction and Framing: An overview of the foundational principles of early relational health which integrates social justice and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) frameworks, emphasizes asset-based perspectives, and explores the relational contexts that shape the lives of young children and their families. 2. Interactive Application: A guided practice applying ERH concepts to real-world scenarios. 3.Diverse Perspectives: A panel discussion showcasing how ERH is practiced in various settings.
Meg is the Executive Director of the Center for Early Relational Health – Masters in Psychology with experience domestically and overseas as a clinician, family therapist, reflective supervisor, executive director, chief program officer, trainer, and group facilitator with children and their families – with a specific focus on attachment and equity.
Jose is a multi-skilled professional with more than 50,000 interactions with parents. He currently works with the Washington Department of Health WIC Program. He started his professional career within WIC as a clinic manager in South Los Angeles and most recently worked serving communities in the Seattle area. In addition to WIC services, Jose is a class instructor for Conscious Fathering program for Parent Trust for Washington Children. Jose is most excited about energizing parents and caregivers to grow with their child and share the many benefits that come from creating a consistent, predictable, and reliable team.
My name is Tui. I’m a single dad of 7. I’ve been in fatherhood work for over 15 years. Chances are I’ve seen it or done it. I’m here to help fathers realize the importance of their role in a kid’s life. There are a bunch of statistics that show the negative impact an absent father has on a child. So Dads affect the kid’s future whether they are there or not. Uncle Ben was right, “ with great power comes great responsibility” let’s make the right choice and be there for our kids.
Steven is the father of a preschool son who has worked very hard to navigate the system to be with his child. He experienced many barriers to shared parenting when he and his wife split up. Those involved in the court system have not readily seen him as an equally important in life and development of his son. He has successfully negotiated a shared parenting plan that will eventually be equal time when his son enters kindergarten. He volunteers for the WFC and the Nurturing Connections social change effort at the Center for the Study of Social policy.
