Introducing Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, M.A., New Program Director/Lead for New Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Program 

2024-09-04T08:24:12-07:00

Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, MA Fielding welcomes Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks as the Program Lead for developing two Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Programs (Child Life & Social Work). In his role, he will oversee these Master’s Programs under the IECD umbrella and work closely with the Infant, Child,  Family Mental Health and Development master's program faculty/Lead. “Throughout my career, my professional roles have centered on a theme of support and development,” he said. "From the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lucile Packard Stanford Children’s Hospital to therapy rooms with young children and their families and supervision meetings with graduate students [...]

Introducing Jonathan Iris-Wilbanks, M.A., New Program Director/Lead for New Infant and Early Childhood Development Master’s Program 2024-09-04T08:24:12-07:00

IECD Program: A Student and Faculty Perspective 

2024-08-26T13:19:27-07:00

Infant and Early Childhood Development Program Provides Understanding, Evidence-Based Curriculum and Practice  This feature originally appeared in the January 2024 edition of FOCUS Magazine. Read the article and entire issue here. The Infant and Early Childhood Development (IECD) program fills a unique and unmet need in education, clinical work, and advocacy in Infant Mental Health (IMH) and in developmental assessment and intervention of infants and children and their families. The design of the IECD program blends an otherwise unavailable DIR® (Developmental, Individual Differences, and Relationship-based) approach with more widely offered Infant Mental Health education and Reflective Practice training, giving students [...]

IECD Program: A Student and Faculty Perspective 2024-08-26T13:19:27-07:00

IECD Program: A Student and Faculty Perspective 

2024-08-01T10:50:47-07:00

IECD Program: A Student and Faculty Perspective  This feature originally appeared in the July 2024 edition of FOCUS Magazine. Read the article and entire issue here. Faculty Perspective Nina Newman, PhD Reflective practice is how we wonder -- together and individually -- about the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of ourselves and others. It is the ability to understand that what we bring to our interactions can affect another person -- infant, child, adult -- especially in terms of safety and trust, core to healthy relationships and growth. In IECD, this is foundational for our students, and for the [...]

IECD Program: A Student and Faculty Perspective 2024-08-01T10:50:47-07:00

Send Your Sentiments of Appreciation! Celebrating the Distinguished Careers of IECD Program’s Retiring Founding Faculty Members

2023-07-11T08:20:49-07:00

By Jenene Craig, Ph.D. It is with mixed emotions that we share the momentous news of the recent and upcoming retirement of our revered faculty members Milagros “Mili” Cordero, Ph.D, Joshua Feder, M.D., Ira Glovinsky, Ph.D., Kathleen Platzman, Ph.D., and Mary Warren, Ph.D. As founding faculty members in the Infant and Early Childhood Development (IECD) Program, they each hold a special place in the history of our program and Fielding at large. These stellar faculty members were instrumental in shaping the foundation and vision of the program, contributing significantly to its growth and success over the years, each in their [...]

Send Your Sentiments of Appreciation! Celebrating the Distinguished Careers of IECD Program’s Retiring Founding Faculty Members2023-07-11T08:20:49-07:00

Registration Available for Two Infant and Early Child Development Conferences

2022-10-14T06:49:04-07:00

The Fielding community is invited to register for two upcoming Infant and Early Child Development (IECD) conferences. The 2022 ICDL International DIRFloortime Conference “DIRFloortime: The Practice, the Applications, and the Innovations,” is from October 21-30, 2022. The 10-day conference consists of lectures, case studies, research reviews, and discussions.  Presenters include Fielding Infant and Child Development faculty, Dr. Cindy Puccio, and current IECD student and seasoned DIR professional, Colette Ryan. The conference aims to deepen participants’ understanding of DIRFloortime and to promote development, in particular for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other neurodevelopmental differences and/or disabilities. Learn more and [...]

Registration Available for Two Infant and Early Child Development Conferences2022-10-14T06:49:04-07:00

Fielding Alum Dr. Christy Gliniak Provides Opening Remarks for the 2022 Infant Health Policy Summit

2022-09-01T11:02:39-07:00

Fielding alum Christy Gliniak, Ph.D. (IECD’22), provided opening remarks at the 2022 Infant Health Policy Summit which took place on August 31, 2022. The Summit is hosted by The National Coalition for Infant Health (NCfIH). NCfIH is a collaborative of professional, clinical, community health, and family support organizations that uses education and advocacy to promote patient-centered care for premature infants and their families. NCfIH envisions safe, healthy infants whose families can access the information, care and treatment their babies need. To learn more visit https://www.infanthealth.org/2022summit#2022 Christy Gliniak, Ph.D., OTR/L, CNT, CPXP Dr. Christy Gliniak is a neonatal occupational [...]

Fielding Alum Dr. Christy Gliniak Provides Opening Remarks for the 2022 Infant Health Policy Summit2022-09-01T11:02:39-07:00

Welcome Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint to Core faculty in the School of Psychology IECD program

2021-12-07T20:29:15-08:00

Welcome, Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint to the core faculty in the School of Psychology IECD program. Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint Dr. Ehlers-Flint has been an integral faculty member with the IECD PhD program since its inception in 2009 and has taught a number of courses over the years. We are excited to have her joins us now as full-time Core Faculty.   Dr. Ehlers-Flint’s experience in family-systems, reflective-practice, and cross-cultural perspectives adds to the richness of the IECD program. She is a clinical and developmental psychologist with extensive experience working with children and families in private settings, schools, hospitals, and community agencies in [...]

Welcome Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint to Core faculty in the School of Psychology IECD program2021-12-07T20:29:15-08:00

Dr. Georgeanna Robinson Faculty Research Specialist added to IECD faculty

2021-12-03T01:54:13-08:00

Faculty Research Specialist added to IECD faculty. Dr. Georgeanna Robinson Welcome, Dr. Georgeanna Robinson to the School of Psychology IECD PhD Program as our Faculty Research Specialist. Dr. Georgeanna Robinson has over ten years of conducting qualitative studies, mostly focusing on faculty career development, and lived experiences of undergraduate students. She has published in journals such as Academic Medicine and has won multiple awards at the National Symposium on Student Retention for her research. She delights in expanding students' awareness of the possibilities inherent in qualitative research, while simultaneously encouraging and supporting them in the goal of completing rigorous [...]

Dr. Georgeanna Robinson Faculty Research Specialist added to IECD faculty2021-12-03T01:54:13-08:00

Dr. Joseph Constantine Speech-Language Pathologist Joins IECD Faculty

2021-12-03T01:55:34-08:00

Dr. Joseph Constantine Speech-Language Pathologist Joins IECD Faculty Dr. Joseph Constantine Welcome Dr. Joseph Constantine to Fielding Graduate University. He is a new core faculty member in the Infant and Early Childhood Development (IECD) program and brings an eclectic background with seasoned academic and clinical experience. Dr. Constantine has a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with a Cognate in Mental Health Counseling and has begun working with IECD students on their curriculum integration, research tactics, and leadership skills development. Dr. Joseph Constantine brings 25+ years experience working with children, teens, and families in educational and healthcare settings. [...]

Dr. Joseph Constantine Speech-Language Pathologist Joins IECD Faculty2021-12-03T01:55:34-08:00

Infant and Early Childhood Development Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Elvia Cortes

2020-09-14T12:16:01-07:00

Jenene W. Craig, PhD Dr. Jenene Craig: "Our IECD Alumni hold a special place in my heart, knowing that the work these professionals are doing is changing and supporting the earliest of relationships.  Our latest graduate is a wonderful example of self-determination and perseverance. She accomplished her doctoral degree as a first-generation Latin American woman who now uses her knowledge to empower bilingual community leaders in the infant mental health field through reflective practice and supervision.  Dr. Elvia Cortes has been working with young children and their families for over 15 years in Early Intervention in California. She received [...]

Infant and Early Childhood Development Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Elvia Cortes2020-09-14T12:16:01-07:00

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