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We help the professionals who care for babies, young children, and families build stronger relationships, deeper skills, and healthier systems.<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Mary Ellen Institute helps professionals better support babies, young children, and families through specialized training, reflective supervision, and consultation. We provide relationship-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive learning opportunities that strengthen professionals, organizations, and systems serving children ages 0\u2013<\/span>5<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”17919″ css=”.vc_custom_1782755987075{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Who we serve” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40px|text_align:left|color:%23102f40|line_height:46px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”text-uppercase line-bottom line-bottom-theme-colored1″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Is this for you?<\/h4>\n

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MEI serves professionals across disciplines who work with young children (ages 0\u20135) and their families.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mental health clinicians<\/span><\/p>\n

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Home visitors<\/span><\/p>\n

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Early intervention professionals<\/span><\/p>\n

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Educators & early childhood staff<\/span><\/p>\n

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Healthcare providers<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supervisors & leaders<\/span><\/p>\n

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What we offer<\/h4>\n

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Four core service areas \u2014 each designed to strengthen professionals, organizations, and systems.<\/div>\n

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IECMH Training<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foundational & advanced professional development<\/div>\n

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Reflective Supervision & Consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Individual & group support<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cohort-based program for learning reflective supervision practice<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Custom Training & Consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tailored to your team or agency<\/div>\n

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Not sure where to start?<\/h4>\n

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IECMH is the foundation of healthy emotional development for babies and young children. It focuses on how relationships, early experiences, caregiving, and development shape a child’s emotional well-being, behavior, and future health.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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RSC is a relationship-based form of professional support that creates space for professionals to slow down, think deeply, and reflect on their work with young children and families. Rather than focusing only on tasks or outcomes, RSC helps professionals strengthen self-awareness, improve relationships, manage stress, and provide higher quality care.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Local participants:<\/strong>\u00a0Thanks to generous foundation support, most MEI offerings are currently available at no cost to Monroe County and Finger Lakes region participants. Contact us to learn about eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Upcoming Training Opportunities<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Recurring offerings with set structures \u2014 open to individuals and groups.<\/div>\n

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Program<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFormat<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUpcoming dates<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nStandard value<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAction<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infant Mental Health: Theory to Practice\u00a9<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>11 sessions \u00b7 16.5\u00a0<\/span>hrs<\/span>\u00a0live \u00b7 CEUs available<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWinter, Summer, Fall<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>(confirm dates with MEI)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		$1,200 \/ individual<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>$6,000 \/ group up to 10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Express Interest \u2192<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMH: Theory to Practice \u2014 Early Care & Learning<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>7 sessions \u00b7 90 min each \u00b7 CEUs available<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Tailored for early care & learning settings<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nScheduled with organization<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$770 \/ individual<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>$4,000 \/ group up to 10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Express Interest \u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DC:0-5\u2122 Diagnostic Classification<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>3 sessions \u00b7 4\u00a0<\/span>hrs<\/span>\u00a0each \u00b7 CEUs available<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Prerequisite: IMH Theory to Practice or equivalent<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>NY state residents only<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConfirm with MEI<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$600 \/ individual<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>$6,000 \/ group up to 10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Express Interest \u2192<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
<\/span>Year-long cohort program<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Prerequisite: IMH Theory to Practice or equivalent<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConfirm with MEI<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$2,000 \/ individual<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>$16,000 \/ group up to 10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Express Interest \u2192<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Group Reflective Consultation<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>Monthly<\/strong> \u00b7 90 min\/session \u00b7 6-month commitment<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Led by NYS-AIMH Endorsed professionals<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Counts toward NYS-AIMH Endorsement*<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOngoing \u2014 contact MEI<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$240 \/ individual (6 months)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>$2,000 \/ group up to 6 (6 months)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Express Interest \u2192<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Individual Reflective Consultation<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>50 min\/session \u00b7 weekly to monthly<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>6-month minimum commitment<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Counts toward NYS-AIMH Endorsement*<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Virtual and\/or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOngoing \u2014 contact MEI<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$125 \/ session<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nExpress Interest \u2192<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CEUs available for IMH Theory to Practice, IMH-ECL, DC:0-5\u2122, and RSLC for NYS-licensed professionals \u2014 $25\/person per training. \u00b7\u00a0New York State Association for Infant Mental Health (NYS-AIMH) \u2197<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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* NYS-AIMH Endorsement\u00ae \u2014 Learn more about the\u00a0New York State Association for Infant Mental Health (NYS-AIMH)<\/a>\u00a0and their Endorsement system for infant mental health professionals.\u00a0<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Customizable builds<\/h4>\n
Designed around your organization’s specific needs. Contact us to start a conversation.<\/div>\n

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Customized IECMH Training<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>for Teams & Organizations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		Tailored training on topics\u00a0<\/span>including:<\/span>\u00a0Intro to IECMH, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Attachment, Assessment, Diversity-Informed Practice, Perinatal Mental Health, Self-Care & Reflection. Length and intensity are flexible.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVirtual or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>(travel costs extra for out-of-area)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Short (up to 90 min): $400\u2013$800<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Half day (2\u20134\u00a0<\/span>hrs<\/span>): $800\u2013$1,100<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Full day (5\u20137\u00a0<\/span>hrs<\/span>): $1,200\u2013$2,200<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Up to 25 participants<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n		Inquire<\/span><\/span> \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IECMH Consultation &<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Technical Assistance<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		Individualized consultation supporting programs, organizations, or fields \u2014 e.g., aligning practices to IECMH, reviewing assessment tools, or supporting workforce development.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVirtual or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$125 \/ hour per MEI professional<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nInquire<\/span><\/span> \u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conference Keynotes &<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Workshop Presentations<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n		Workshops, conference learning intensives, and keynote presentations for external events.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVirtual or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$200\u2013$400 for up to\u00a0<\/span>90 minutes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nInquire<\/span><\/span> \u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Custom Content Development<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDevelopment of new training content tailored to a specific workforce or topic area not already in MEI’s library.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nVirtual or in-person<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$125 \/ hour per MEI professional<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nInquire<\/span><\/span> \u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Questions about any training or service?\u00a0<\/span>Reach out to our MEI coordinator or complete the interest form below.<\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Our team” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:46px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1782753938053{margin-top: 1px !important;margin-right: 1px !important;margin-bottom: 1px !important;margin-left: 1px !important;padding-top: 1px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 1px !important;padding-left: 1px !important;}” el_class=”text-uppercase line-bottom line-bottom-theme-colored1″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Meet the MEI staff<\/h4>\n

Our team of experienced trainers and consultants brings deep\u00a0<\/span>expertise<\/span>\u00a0in infant and early childhood mental health, reflective practice, and culturally responsive care.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18px”]\r\n\t

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