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NCAST-AVENUW is a self-sustaining program at the University Mission: To give professionals, parents and other caregivers the knowledge and skills to provide nurturing environments for young children. We disseminate and develop innovative research-based products |
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Announcements:
BabyCues: A Child’s First Language Video Available in VHS or DVD!!
This 18 minute video shows examples of cues, engaging and disengaging, as well as
examples of how cues often “cluster” around hunger or satiation. Shows sleep states and levels of alertness explaining how they impact the caregiving environment.
“I finally have a way to teach parents about cues and states that is fun and engaging. Using the BabyCue cards after showing the BabyCues video further enhances their learning.” – Public Health Nurse
- BabyCues: A Child’s First Language An informative and beautiful deck of 52 cards with photos illustrating and explaining behavior cues children use to communicate their feelings and needs to caregivers. Each card includes a different photo with an explanation on the back explaining the type of cue (engaging or disengaging) and the intensity (subtle or potent). Practicing with the cards can help parents gain confidence, improve their parenting skills and ultimately enhance their relationship with the young child in their life. Perfect for home visitors, professionals, parents and other caregivers wanting a better understanding of a child’s communication signals. Available in English and Spanish. For more information on how to interpret your baby’s cues, view our BabyCues page.
NEW! The Oral History Interview & Coding System A new product from NCAST-AVENUW designed for counselors and therapists working with couples. Developed by Sybil Carrere, PhD at the University of Washington School of Nursing. In a study of married couples with young children, it predicted with 94% accuracy who would be married 2 years later. Follow this link for more information and printable order form.
- Promoting
First Relationships Workshop October workshop is full. Next training session April 7, 8, 9, 2008 – Seattle We have now trained professionals
in 20 states and 3 foreign countries in our Promoting First Relationships
program. Contact the NCAST-AVENUW office for more information. For further information about the curriculum
and training, view the PFR
Web site. New! The Promoting First Relationships parent handouts are now available in Spanish.
- NCAST
PCI (Parent-Child Interaction) Instructor Workshop
April 14-19, 2008 – Seattle,
WA Call
our office for an application packet.
- Schedule
the Date! Bring our innovative
program Promoting
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy
to your agency. Training workshops
are now being taught “on-site” around the country. We
currently have trained learners in 16 states and two foreign countries.
One recent participant wrote, “The quality of this program
is not often found, it was of the highest quality – exceptional!”
We are now scheduling workshops for spring and summer.
Call our office at
206-543-8528 for more information on setting up this training
in your area. Promoting
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy, by Dr. JoAnne
Solchany, addresses a woman’s psychological and emotional health
during pregnancy. This program includes the normal course of pregnancy,
high-risk pregnancies, domestic violence, pregnant women with
unresolved grief or loss, and those experiencing other mental
health disruptions. There are three sections to the manual covering
theory, practice and intervention. Promoting Maternal Mental
Health During Pregnancy is designed to assist in moving beyond
the physical dimensions of pregnancy to the emotional and psychological
challenges new mothers experience. Excellent for use in prenatal
education. Call now to schedule
on-site training.
- Promoting
First Relationships Curriculum This exciting
new curriculum covers issues critical to supporting and guiding
caregivers in building nurturing and responsive relationships
with children. Because Promoting First Relationships is
a positive, strengths-based model, caregivers are open to consultation
and gain competence, thus investment, in their caregiving. We
have found that how we are as parents and caregivers is
as important as what we do. Includes 164 page manual covering
topics such as infant’s development of trust & security, toddler’s
development of self & understanding & intervening with
challenging behaviors. Includes a colorfully illustrated packet
of handouts to be used with parents/caregivers and a 28 minute
video. We have now trained professionals in 20 states and 3 foreign
countries in Promoting First Relationships. Our next Seattle
training workshop will be held October 22, 23, 24, 2007 (full) and April 7, 8, 9, 2008.
For further information about our 3-day workshops and to
view pages and handouts from our curriculum, view our Promoting
First Relationships page.
- Well-Child Check-ups: For the Health of Your Child Video . An eight minute video showing the parts of a Well Child Exam. This video is aimed at a target audience of culturally diverse, low literacy, low income parents who may not be familiar with the concepts of preventive heath care visits. The film is designed to answer the question, “Why should I bring my perfectly healthy child to the doctor?” It includes sections about why kids need check-ups, what happens during a checkup and how to find health care for your child. Now available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Amharic and Vietnamese.
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