Reflecting on the practice of infant mental health and the reduction of risk in infancy and early parenthood: an essay

ABSTRACT This essay discusses infant mental health (IMH) as well as its origins and relational framework. The author then reflects, professionally and personally, on the meaning of psychological vulnerability of boys under 5 years of age, the importance of early caregiving relationships to the reduction of risk, and implications for education and training in the IMH field.

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Source: Infant Mental Health Journal - December 21, 2016 Category: Child Development Authors: DEBORAH J. Weatherston Tags: CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES Source Type: research