April 2026 Newsletter
Updates From Us
We're thrilled to share some exciting updates on all the great things happening at Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) this month.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
We’re excited to share that registration is now open for the 2026 Reflective Supervision Symposium! The Symposium will be held July 21-23 in Portland, OR.
This year’s theme, Bridging Community: Where Bridges Replace Barriers and Reflection Fuels Change, invites us to come together in meaningful ways to strengthen connections, deepen reflection, and support transformative work across our communities.
Early bird registration is available now through April 15th for $250. After April 15th, the registration fee will increase to $300, so we encourage you to register early to secure the discounted rate.
To help you plan your trip, you can review the following resources:
All symposium materials are housed in a shared folder:
We recommend bookmarking this folder for easy access. Additional materials and updates—including the final agenda and other important information—will be added as we get closer to the event.
Meals Included
Your registration includes the following:
Tuesday: Evening reception with light bites
Wednesday: Breakfast and lunch
Thursday: Breakfast and lunch
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to having you join us in July!
SPACES TO FILL! Reflective Supervision/ConsultationGroups
ORIMHA recently announced a new project in partnership with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and ODE to build capacity for Reflective Supervision/Consultation across the State!
*We still have a few spaces available and would love for you to join us! The group will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
If you are interested, please click here to sign up!
Scholarship Opportunity.
Applications Open for Those Working in Oregon
Scholarship applications are now open for the Infant/Toddler Mental Health Graduate Certificate at Portland State University, offered in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
This scholarship fully covers the cost of the 20-credit graduate certificate for professionals who work with or serve Medicaid-eligible infants, toddlers, young children, and families in Oregon. All qualified applicants serving young children and families are encouraged to apply.
Attend an Information Session to Learn More
The Infant/Toddler Mental Health Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of:
infant and toddler social and emotional development
family protective and risk factors
early screening and assessment
relationship-based intervention
infant mental health treatment frameworks
collaborative community practice
The program is fully online and supports professionals across disciplines who are working with children from the prenatal period through age three. Scholarship recipients commit to one year of service with Medicaid-eligible children and families in Oregon after completing the program. This investment is part of a larger statewide effort to strengthen early childhood mental health access and build workforce capacity where it is most needed.
Important dates
Scholarship application deadline: May 10, 2026.
Program application and transcript deadline: June 1, 2026
Classes begin: September 28, 2026
Ten scholarship awards are anticipated.
If you know professionals working in infant and early childhood mental health, early intervention, home visiting, behavioral health, pediatric care, family support, or related systems, please share this opportunity. This is one way we continue building a stronger relationship based on the early childhood mental health workforce across Oregon. Attend an Information Session to Learn More
Endorsement.
Do you have questions about Endorsement, Reflective Supervision, or Competency Guidelines? Join Angelica for office hours. No registration—just drop in, connect, and get your questions answered!
2nd Thursdays 10-12pm Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0PFNk-XqQcOdSdetTcmvjA
2nd Saturdays 10-12pm Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975903344?pwd=L5Lhqae1xKFZSNl2xXKdvxgDvmMJEa.1
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Training and Events:
Contact Us:
Membership and Training Support: andrea@or-imha.org
Endorsement Support: endorsement@or-imha.org