Title: The Power of Nurturing Touch
Date: May 7th, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm CST/ 11:00am- 1:30pm EST
Location: The Biz Foundry
114 N Cedar Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501
Description:
Through education, labor support, and beyond, Doulas and birth workers have a significant and meaningful lifetime influence on families. The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee invites Doulas and birth workers across Tennessee to join us as we discuss the impact of early touch and infant massage on parental bonding and attachment.
This event is in-person only.
Drinks, Snacks, and door prizes will be provided!
Parking is free directly past the building on the left and on the streets. The parking lot before the building on the left is paid parking. Please take note and park in the free areas.
Presenter(s):
Laura Thorn, IMH-E
Kristin Williams, BS, IECMH-E
Denise McDrummond, M.Ed, IMH-E, Certified Educator of Infant Massage
Denise McDrummond is the Endorsement Coordinator for the Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee. She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Education and is Endorsed in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health as well as a Certified Educator of Infant Massage. Denise provides Reflective Supervision and training opportunities through the Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Collective. For her part, Denise also spends time with parents locally in Tennessee helping to build nurturing communities through Infant Massage. With 20+ years in the field, her passion remains ensuring that all children and families have the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.
About AIMHiTN:
The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN) exists to support infants and young children and the adults who impact their early relational health. Our focus is on prenatal care up to a child's sixth birthday because we know it's those earliest years that matter most. AIMHiTN delivers education, training, and resources to assist caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals in their everyday interactions with infants, young children, and their families. Our work helps ensure healthy communities and a productive workforce for generations to come, creating a brighter future for all. Simply put, we support the workforce that supports our future workforce.
