DC: Zero to Five Training

This three half-day comprehensive training on DC:0-5TM Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood targets clinicians and leaders from fields of mental health, health and early intervention.

  • Date: December 17, 18, & 19
  • Time: 8 am – 12 pm
  • Cost: $200
  • Zoom
  • 12 CEU’s available for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Social Workers
  • Participants must purchase a DC 0-5 manual through the zerotothreebookstore
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Diagnostic Classification of Mental Helath & Developmental Disorders of Infancy & Early Childhood

What does the training cover?

This training provides history and background around the need and development of a specialized diagnostic classification system for infancy and early childhood, approaches in diagnosis from an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health perspective which is developmentally informed, relationship based, contextual and culturally competent. Participants will learn about the multi-axial approach to diagnosis as well understanding the contents of each axis including Axis I clinical disorders.

This two-day format allows clinicians to have in-depth knowledge of the approach and content of DC:0-5 and to practice application of this new nosology with the support of peers and Expert Faculty through activities and case examples which support their use of the many tools included in DC:0-5.

This training meets the requirement to be recognized as an Infant Mental Health Therapist in the state of Arkansas.

Objectives

  • Understand the background and benefits of the diagnostic classification of mental health and developmental disorders of infancy and early childhood (DC:0-3 through DC:0-5)

  • Examine how key concepts and definitions of infant and early childhood mental health align with the design and development of DC:0-5.

  • Learn how diagnosis is informed by comprehensive, ongoing clinical assessment and contributes to clinical formulation.

  • Learn about the multiaxial system used in DC:0-5.

  • Learn the approach to Relational Context through Axis II and become familiar with tools to examine Caregiver Dimensions, Contributions of the Infant/Young Child to the Relationship and Caregiving Environment Dimensions (family focus).

  • Understand the importance of considering physical conditions and both direct and indirect effects of physical conditions on emotions, behaviors and family dynamics.

  • Become familiar with categories of psychosocial stressors and the notion of cumulative risk.

  • Understand the importance of describing the infant/young child’s developmental competence as well as areas of deficit and unevenness among developmental domains.

Facilitated by:

Janelle von Storch
Janelle von StorchLicensed Professional Counselor
Arkansas Families First, LLC.

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About Us

Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care group that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our group of independently practicing providers strive to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and other disciplines have to offer.

Mission

Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We utilize the latest research and the most skilled providers in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive to empower parents and to integrate multiple disciplines in the building of strong families and healthy children.

Our Promise

We take a strengths-based approach utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and include parents in all aspects of treatment and assessment. We’ll find the service and the provider that best fits your family. With our growing list of clinicians, if you are not satisfied with your provider or services will help you make the necessary changes.