After briefly documenting the history of infant mental health practice as originally conceived by Selma Fraiberg, this book offers 12 real-life stories written by infant mental health specialists about their work with young children and families. Each case study also reveals the supervision and consultation that supported the specialist and the specialist s interaction with the larger service system. Discussion questions at the end of each case study guide self-reflection or group study. This is an excellent resource for trainers, educators, practitioners, and students.
Joan J. Shirilla, MSW, MEd, is supervisor of Parent-Infant Programs at The Guidance Center, a mental health program serving children, adults, and families in Southeastern Michigan. She has worked with vulnerable infants and families for more than 15 years.
Deborah J. Weatherston, PhD, is the director of the Infant Mental Health Program at the Merrill-Palmer Institute at Wayne State University.