Introducing LEARN Intensives, a new live virtual event series from ZERO TO THREE inspired by the innovation and thought leadership of the LEARN Conference.
These interactive deep-dive sessions bring timely topics, emerging research, and leading experts directly to you. Each event offers a unique opportunity to explore the ideas shaping the future of early childhood and engage more deeply with the conversations that matter most to the field.
Unpacking the “Invisible Backpack”: Self-Awareness as an Ethical Practice in Relationship-Based Work
March 11, 2027; 1 PM- 2:45 PM
Cost: General: $79 / Members: $54
Professionals working in infant and early childhood mental health carry their own lived experiences into every relationship. In this reflective and experiential session, participants will examine how personal histories, identities, and experiences influence their work with children, families, and colleagues. Through guided reflection, discussion, and creative activities, participants will explore the concept of the “invisible backpack” and strengthen their capacity for reflective, self-aware practice.
Presenter:
Lindsay J. Pearson, Ph.D.(c), Ed.M., IMH-E®, Assistant Director of Early Childhood Educational Programming, Montclair State University’s Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health
Learner Objectives:
As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:
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- Identify ways personal experiences and identities can influence professional relationships and practice.
- Recognize reflective practices that support increased professional self-awareness.
- Select strategies that support integrating reflective self-awareness into relationship-based work.
CEUs: 1.5 Contact Hours/ 0.2 CEUs
Note: Recording available but CEUs only offered in live session.
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