ESIT Training Calendar

Reflective Consultation Groups

    Reflective Consultation Groups (PFR)

    See below for all monthly groups available to those trained in PFR, email dcyf.esittraining@dcyf.wa.gov to reserve a spot.

    Provider Groups:

    1st Monday of the month | 2:00 – 3:00

    2nd Monday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00

    4th Monday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00

    1st Tuesday of the month | 4:00 – 5:00

    2nd Tuesday of the month | 8:00 – 9:00 

    2nd Tuesday of the month | 8:30 – 9:30

    2nd Tuesday of the month | 12:00 – 1:00 

    2nd Tuesday of the month | 3:00 – 4:00  

    1st Wednesday of the month | 11:00 – 12:00 

    1st Wednesday of the month | 1:00 – 2:00  

    Fridays | 11:30 - 1:00 (Fridays vary from month to month, contact us for the schedule)

    For those Facilitating Reflective Consultation:

    2nd Wednesday of the month | 2:00 – 3:00

    2nd Thursday of the month | 8:00 – 9:00

    Provider Agency Administrator Group:

    2nd Tuesday of the month | 4:00 – 5:30 (90 minute group)

    Provider Supervisor Groups:

    4th Tuesday of the month | 2:00 – 3:00

    2nd Wednesday of the month | 11:00 – 12:00 

    2nd Wednesday of the month | 1:00 – 2:00 

    PFR Agency Trainer Groups:

    2nd Monday of the month | 9:00 – 10:00 

    4th Thursday of the month | 1:00 – 2:00 

    All groups are only available to those trained in PFR, email dcyf.esittraining@dcyf.wa.gov to reserve a spot.

    Promoting First Relationship (PFR) Reflective Consultation is a monthly, protected time that gives ESIT providers the opportunity to explore their work with families and young children in a safe, supportive space. It offers a time for providers to reflect about their own needs and to reflect about the emotional needs of both parents/caregivers and children utilizing the PFR lens. These groups also provide an opportunity to hear and learn from other perspectives.  Participants report feeling increased joy and competence in their work and increased empathy for the families they work with. 

    Participants may count these hours toward Reflective Supervision hours for Infant Mental Health Endorsement (previously WA-AIMH endorsement). Attendees must be ESIT professionals who have attended PFR level 1 training or above.

    Facilitated Support Group for Mental Health Staff

      Facilitated Support Group for Mental Health Staff

      First Thursday of each month, starting July 3 | 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

      Register here

      Please consider accepting this invitation to participate in a facilitated support group for mental health providers including:

      • Psychologists, social workers, MFT’s, and LPC’s
      • Other providers who are endorsed through the Center for Early Relational Health as Infant Early Childhood Specialists or Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists*.

      Participants must be either employed by, or under contract with, ESIT provider agencies and engaged in work supporting enrolled infants, toddlers, and families. In addition to fostering connections with colleagues doing similar work, this is an opportunity to share insights that can inform systems and policies that support this important work.

      Groups will be skillfully facilitated by Dr. Barbara Stroud a licensed psychologist with over three decades of culturally informed clinical practice in early childhood development and mental health.

      This is a monthly 45-minute group with 8-9 participants, offered in a 6-month series. You will be asked to make a 6-month commitment when registering for the group.

      For questions about this opportunity or to request accommodations, please email: dcyf.ESITtraining@dcyf.wa.gov.

      *this is a support group and will not count toward reflective supervision hours. Dr. Barbara Stroud is not credentialed to provide reflective supervision in Washington State.

      July PFR Drop-in

        Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

        July 31, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

        Register here

        Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. 

        ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend. 

        August PFR Drop-in

          Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

          August 19, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

          Register here

          Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend. 

          August PFR 1

            Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Level 1

            Session 1: August 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

            Session 2: August 28, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

            Session 3: September 2, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

            Session 4: September 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

            Register here

            This training is a 14-hour workshop focused on foundational knowledge in attachment theory and promoting secure caregiver-child relationships, development of self for infants through preschoolers, understanding and intervening with challenging behaviors, building caregiver reflective capacity, and use of PFR consultation strategies.

            September PFR drop in

              Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

              September 11, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.-2:30  p.m.

              Register here

              Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend. 

              October PFR 1

                Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Level 1

                Session 1: October 27, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

                Session 2: October 28, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

                Session 3: October 29, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

                Session 4: October 31, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

                Register here

                This training is a 14-hour workshop focused on foundational knowledge in attachment theory and promoting secure caregiver-child relationships, development of self for infants through preschoolers, understanding and intervening with challenging behaviors, building caregiver reflective capacity, and use of PFR consultation strategies.

                October PFR drop in

                  Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

                  October 30, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

                  Register here

                  Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend. 

                  November PFR drop in

                    Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

                    November 19, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

                    Register here

                    Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend. 

                    December PFR drop in

                      Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Drop-in Session

                      December 11, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

                      Register here

                      Join a PFR trainer and ESIT Service Providers from across Washington State to discuss embedding the PFR consultation strategies into your everyday coaching practices. Participants will explore PFR concepts, share experiences of embedding PFR into practice, and receive support and consultation from PFR trainers.  There will be a panelist of providers (PT, SLP and educator) attending various sessions to discuss ways to embed PFR practices into your work with children and families. ESIT Providers must have received PFR Level 1, 2, or 3 training to attend.