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The Brianna and Tanya case study curriculum is an interactive course that helps professionals and students explore the experiences of a family during early childhood.
This case introduces a young mother and her daughter from pre-pregnancy through kindergarten, and addresses issues related to mental health and wellbeing. Users learn about the many influences on family members' lives and their interactions with the professionals around them.
About this case study
This case curriculum is appropriate for individual study or as a group in a training or course. It consists of 20 chapters and participants can complete the course in 2-4 hours, depending on the depth of study.
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Appreciate the foundational role of research in informing current understandings and approaches to early childhood mental health.
- Consider children's early experiences through an interdisciplinary lens, acknowledging the diverse factors that influence mental well-being.
- Recognize the profound significance of prevention and early intervention in supporting positive mental health trajectories for young children.
- Understand how socio-ecological and developmental perspectives provide frameworks for comprehending the multifaceted nature of children's mental health.
A main purpose of this case is to introduce users to the field of infant mental health, which emphasizes the important relationship between a child and the parent or primary caregiver in helping a child grow. Infant mental health refers to the ability to learn, grow and express emotions within the context of healthy relationships with others.
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Instructor Feedback
“What I like about the case study is it ‘brings to life’ a situation that is very plausible in early childhood classrooms.”
“Realistic scenarios!”
“While the story line is easy to follow, the added readings and activities provide ways to dive deep into each topic as well as make direct links to the current research on children's mental health.”
“Thank you for developing this very useful case study and innovative study model!”
Participant feedback:
“I learned a lot of new information about the roles of the social worker in this setting as well as the role of an early childhood specialist”
“Really appreciated the research resources. These were relevant and not overwhelming. Also, people can pick and choose.”
“The videos are really good for those who are less inclined to read all the academic research articles. The (video) presenters present research in very accessible ways. Also, the videos are short and concise.”
“[The case] allowed me to see the big picture beyond the child in the classroom. We can only best help the child when we could get everyone (parents, educators, specialists, etc.) involved.”
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