Christian Care Connection, LLC

INFANT MENTAL HEALTH

What is Infant Mental Health?

Infant mental health is the social, emotional, and cognitive well-being of a baby under the age of three, in a context of a caregiving relationship.

Research from the field of Early Childhood Development has shown that an infant’s earliest experiences greatly shape the way they will learn and the way they will feel about themselves and others as they grow up.

You can reach us at (734) 854-7061 or email us today to get the support you need.

Is my baby ok? Infant Mental Health services might be helpful if you have a baby who is:

· Premature, underweight, medically fragile

· Difficult to comfort, hypersensitive, listless

· Slow to gain or failing to thrive

· Unresponsive, withdrawn, unsmiling or avoidant

Is my toddler ok? Infant Mental Health services might be helpful if you have a toddler who is:

· Unresponsive, inattentive, impulsive

· Extremely aggressive, unable to regulate

· Overly attached

· Overly withdrawn

What kind of circumstances may be cause for concern? Infant Mental Health services might be helpful if you have a baby or toddler who has:

· Experienced extended separations, foster care, multiple caregivers, or been exposed to violence.

It’s about the baby but it is also about you, as the caregiver.

Healthy growth and development occur within nurturing relationships.

Are you being nurtured?

The birth and care of a baby offer new possibilities for growth and change.

Would you like support to change or enhance your relationship with your infant or toddler?

 You can reach us at (734) 854-7061 or email us today to get the support you need.

Infant Mental Health Services

Christian Care Connection therapists who specialize in Infant Mental Health give caregivers a safe place to get emotional support, explore the obstacles that may be interfering with their relationship with their baby, and learn new skills to help them become the parent they would like to be for their child.

What to Expect

Your Infant Mental Health therapist may do any of the following things:

· Listen to the parent(s) to learn about the things that are important to them.

· Provide supportive counseling for the caregiver

· Provide information and support related to the care of infants with special needs.

· Observe the infant and provide information and guidance related to the baby’s behavior and development.

· Provide advocacy and referrals for other supportive family services.

· Provide opportunities for the parent(s) and infant to play and interact with each other in a structured and enjoyable way.

No matter your infant’s age or situation, counseling can help.  Please call for an appointment today.

 You can reach us at (734) 854-7061 or email us today to get the support you need.