This eight-month graduate certificate program enhances the knowledge and skill sets of front line service providers or recent graduates of relevant programs with a specialization in mental health intervention. Along with studying theoretical and practical course content in family dynamics, community mental health and crisis intervention, students will be introduced to practical applications of the latest research and develop an understanding of risk, protective factors as well as early intervention applications. This training will prepare them to provide expertise to individuals and families in need of support.
During their second semester, the unique ‘Community Outreach’ course challenges students abilities to innovate new practices in the field. Students will be placed on a team with fellow students where they will develop original modules based on best practices in mental health detection, prevention and outreach thereby contributing to the expansion of mental health knowledge and practices to the broader community.
This eight-month, graduate certificate program provides students with additional knowledge and the skills required to specialize in infant and early childhood mental health. They will expand their professional opportunities and learn to improve mental health outcomes across the early lifespan.
Coursework in family dynamics, attachment, brain development, health promotion and trauma will improve students knowledge of risk and protective factors, which are essential to supporting young families and promoting positive mental health. Draw on the insights of Seneca's experienced faculty for in-depth conversations on current research and practice in early intervention and mental health promotion across diverse populations.