Instructor:

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Master

Education

Degrees:	Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
Other Supporting Information:	31 years post master's experience
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Program Manager for the Early Childhood Mental Health Services for Rutland County, which includes Children's Integrated Services and Intensive Needs Mental Health Treatment birth to six. On the Management Team at Rutland Mental Health. Have worked at Rutland Mental Health since 1992. Began and developed all early childhood mental health services at RMHS. Supervise a staff of 12 ECFMH professionals. Provide mentoring to bachelor's and graduate students and ECFMH cohort trainees. Oversaw cohort of ECFMH credential applicants for 18months.

Specialist in treatment of families struggling with development trauma, attachment difficulties, post adoption. Level 1 DIR Floortime practitioner. Certified PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) Therapist. Certified PCIT Toddler therapist, Certified PCIT-Attachment therapist, Certified PCIT Trainer (in house). Developed treatment menu in community for maternal mental health, including peer support

Experience Length

More than 15 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Kelley Todriff	802-775-8225
2.	Laura Kass	802-775-2381

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Addressing Challenging Behavior Vermonsters Child Care	4/2/15	Group	3
Systems Resources and Accessing Support	9/13	Group	3
Trauma	numerous	Group	20
ECFMH Credential	numerous 18 mos	Group	20

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood)
Observing and Assessing (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Pyramid Model Training Modules

Training Topics

How Children Develop
Influences on Development
Child Development Theory
Brain Development
Temperament
Resiliency
Social/Emotional Development
Addressing Challenges
Supportive Interactions
Building Relationships with Families
Family Systems
Parenting
Parent Involvement
Networking and Collaborations
Home Visiting
Observation/Assessment
Ethical Conduct
Professional Growth
Working with Staff and Colleagues
Leadership

Educational Philosophy:

Empowerment and helping learners find their voice, connect with the material
Humility and lifelong learner stance (not 'expert')
Listen hard to their concerns

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