IEMHP Symposium: Advancing Infant and Early Mental Health - Muskoka 2026
Hosted in collaboration with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the District Municipality of Muskoka, Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) invites child and youth practitioners in the region to a 1-day symposium focusing on Infant and Early Mental Health.
Dr. Chaya Kulkarni (BAA, M. Ed, Ed.D), Director of Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion will lead with a presentation on the Science of Infant and Early Mental Health and Best Practices. Dr. Kulkarni will then lead a group activity along side local partners from Simcoe focusing on how local agencies, in particular child and youth mental health agencies and service providers, can begin or continue to embed the science of infant and early mental health into their work. The work relating to the Indigenous Pathway in Simcoe County will also be presented and reviewed during the symposium.
Registration
To register, please click the enroll button. Please note you must be signed in to a IEMHP Learning Portal Account to enroll for this training. New accounts can be created [here].
Once enrolled, Participants will have access to Pre-Symposium Survey which must be completed prior to attending the Symposium. The survey is based on the Competency Framework developed by IEMHP. The results will be shared providing individual and group information about the knowledge and skill strengths of participant strengths and areas of opportunity for continued growth in both knowledge and skill.
Please navigate to the 'Your Progress' tab on the Symposium module to complete.
Date, Time, & Location:
Room: Terry Fox Auditorium
Address: 101 Centennial Dr, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1N3
Agenda:
Activity |
Time |
Registration Check-In |
9:00am - 9:30am |
Presentation: From Science to Practice |
9:30am - 11:30am |
Lunch |
11:30am - 12pm |
Group Activity: Mapping the Path of Concern in Early Childhood |
1:00pm - 2:15pm |
Break |
2:15pm - 2:30pm |
Breakout Groups – Actioning the Science and Best Practices |
2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Final Thoughts and Competencies Survey Result Review |
3:00pm - 3:30pm |
*Agenda subject to change
Catering Information:
Coffee & Tea as well as a light lunch will be provided. Please reach out to the email below with any specific dietary restrictions so we can ensure options are available: iemhp.learning@sickkids.ca
Request for Accommodations or Other Questions/Concerns:
If you have any accommodation requests or questions/concerns about this event please email iemhp.learning@sickkids.ca
Hosted in collaboration with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connections, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and the District Municipality of Muskoka, Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) invites child and youth practitioners in the region to a 1-day symposium focusing on Infant and Early Mental Health.
Dr. Chaya Kulkarni (BAA, M. Ed, Ed.D), Director of Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion will lead with a presentation on the Science of Infant and Early Mental Health and Best Practices. Dr. Kulkarni will then lead a group activity along side local partners from Simcoe focusing on how local agencies, in particular child and youth mental health agencies and service providers, can begin or continue to embed the science of infant and early mental health into their work. The work relating to the Indigenous Pathway in Simcoe County will also be presented and reviewed during the symposium.
Registration
To register, please click the enroll button. Please note you must be signed in to a IEMHP Learning Portal Account to enroll for this training. New accounts can be created [here].
Once enrolled, Participants will have access to Pre-Symposium Survey which must be completed prior to attending the Symposium. The survey is based on the Competency Framework developed by IEMHP. The results will be shared providing individual and group information about the knowledge and skill strengths of participant strengths and areas of opportunity for continued growth in both knowledge and skill.
Please navigate to the 'Your Progress' tab on the Symposium module to complete.
Date, Time, & Location:
Room: Terry Fox Auditorium
Address: 101 Centennial Dr, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1N3
Agenda:
Activity |
Time |
Registration Check-In |
9:00am - 9:30am |
Presentation: From Science to Practice |
9:30am - 11:30am |
Lunch |
11:30am - 12pm |
Group Activity: Mapping the Path of Concern in Early Childhood |
1:00pm - 2:15pm |
Break |
2:15pm - 2:30pm |
Breakout Groups – Actioning the Science and Best Practices |
2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Final Thoughts and Competencies Survey Result Review |
3:00pm - 3:30pm |
*Agenda subject to change
Catering Information:
Coffee & Tea as well as a light lunch will be provided. Please reach out to the email below with any specific dietary restrictions so we can ensure options are available: iemhp.learning@sickkids.ca
Request for Accommodations or Other Questions/Concerns:
If you have any accommodation requests or questions/concerns about this event please email iemhp.learning@sickkids.ca
Duration
Instructor
Learning Start Date
Learning Type
Registration Closes
| Trainings: | Type |
|---|---|
Session Details and Surveys | Empty |
Pre-Symposium Knowledge Survey | Survey |
IEMHP Symposium: Advancing Infant and Early Mental Health - Muskoka 2026 | Instructor Led Course |
Post-Symposium Knowledge Survey | Survey |
Participant Feedback Survey | Survey |
