Ep 18 - Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo, LPC

06/11/2025 1h 11min Episodio 18
Ep 18 - Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo, LPC

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In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Robyn Mourning welcomes Sarai Trujillo to explore the vital work of infant and early childhood mental health. Sarai shares her experiences as a therapist, mother of seven, and grandmother of ten, highlighting how relational support, attachment, and early interventions can empower parents to become healing agents for their children—even in the midst of life’s challenges.Topics include:Supporting parents in high-stress or complex environmentsIntegrating relational and therapeutic work with EMDRBuilding buffering relationships and community supportEncouraging growth mindset and embracing “whoopsie moments” in parentingPractical strategies for fostering attachment and social-emotional development from birth through early childhoodBooks & Resources Mentioned:Born for Love by Bruce PerryHunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen DoucleffSarai also shares tools like the Working Model of the Child Interview and tips for empowering parents while supporting relational and emotional development.If you’re a therapist, agency, or community professional interested in infant and early childhood mental health, Sarai offers training and consultation to help you integrate these strategies into your work. Connect with her here to schedule a consultation or bring a training to your team.

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