G2: An Earlier Connection: Making the Case for Engaging Families as Soon as Possible in Pregnancy

Overview

This session will focus on both the foundational and rapidly emerging rationale for establishing and sustaining engagement with families from early pregnancy. The pioneering work of Barnard and Brazelton, and contemporary epigenetic, neurodevelopmental, and neuro-functioning research, will support the case for shifting therapeutic endeavors to the earliest possible prenatal connection.

Faculty & P-5 Competency Domains

Faculty: Debbie Cheatham, ZERO TO THREE; Denise Findlay, BSN, RN, University of Washington; Joy Browne, PhD, PCNS, University of Colorado; Kristie Brandt, Parent-Infant & Child Institute; Paula D. Zeanah, PhD, Tulane University

P-5 Competency Domains:

• P-5 (1) Early Childhood Development
• P-5 (2) Family-Centered Practice

Presenters have affirmed that they do not have proprietary interest in products, instruments, devices, services or materials discussed in this event, and have confirmed that they have not been compensated in relation to this presentation.

Earn up to 0.1 CEU or 1 CE hour for attending this event . 

Continuing Education Units are awarded with attendance and passing score of 15/15 completed evaluation responses required; and 2/2 quiz questions answered correctly. Learning Objectives include: 

1. The participant will be able to describe the neurobiological development underway in pregnancy and the impact of stress on these processes.
2. The participant will be able to evaluate their use of relationship-based work with women and their families during pregnancy and early infancy; and,
3. The participant will learn strategies rooted in family-centered care and reflective practice to support the therapeutic outcomes of the infant and family.

The processing fee is included with purchase of the Annual Conference library for $75.00. Contact hours offered may vary per discipline. For more information regarding ZERO TO THREE CEUs, please visit: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1657-earn-ceus-from-zero-to-three. 

Please note: A computer or electronic device with internet connection is required for successful completion: 

• This session will be hosted for 30 to 45 minutes and includes a brief introduction, session content, evaluation, and quiz.