Episode 19: Intro to Reflective Consultation Miniseries: The Parallel Process

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what it means to move beyond a solely trauma-informed lens and begin focusing on what’s possible. While trauma-informed care is essential, we discuss the importance of not allowing trauma to become the defining narrative. People are more than what has happened to them. Each person holds the capacity for growth, connection, and a life full of meaning. Together, we reflect on how we can hold both truths: honoring past experiences while also keeping o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Natalie and I sit down with Carly Schrimpl, LCSW, RPT, owner of Power Within Child Therapists in Provo, Utah, to explore her journey into infant mental health, her work in trauma, and how co-regulation is at the center of her work with children and families.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Natalie and I talk with Jenny Baldwin and Holly Gursslin Beseda from the Texas Institute for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin about their work on an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) project here in Texas. Our guests are incredibly knowledgeable and bring the vision and practical expertise needed to build something meaningful where it didn’t previously exist. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Natalie and I dig into the article Mattering in Early Childhood: Building a Strong Foundation for Life and reflect on what it really means to feel like you matter—starting in infancy and continuing throughout our lives. We talk about being seen, valued, and knowing that who you are (and what you bring) counts, both in our work and in our relationships. It’s an honest, relational conversation about why mattering isn’t an “extra,” it’s foundational… and ye...

Send us Fan Mail Our conversation with Jess touches on navigating change, embracing growth, and maintaining connection with ourselves while staying committed to the families we support. Whether you’re a professional in the field or someone curious about the complexities of early relationships, this episode offers reflection, insight, and encouragement for the evolving journey of life and work in IMH.