Sep 23

Infant Mental Health Training: DC:0-5 Overview

Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5) The DC:0-5 Overview Training helps administrators and allied professionals gain a foundation for understanding this diagnostic system. Judges, Early Childhood Court staff, Case managers, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, DCF Staff, etc., are encouraged to attend. This is for FLORIDA residents.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $39.00

Discount pricing is available for registrations of 5 or more from the same agency/company. Contact Ms. Shaun P. Hoyle, Director of Training at 941-371-8820, ext 1007 (office), cell: 941-266-1908, or email Training@TheFloridaCenter.org.

Continuing Education Credits available ($10):

1.5 CEUs provided by the Florida Board Of Clinical Social Work, Marriage And Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Melissa Bradley, LMHC

Vice President of Integrated Menatl Health and Family Support Services

Melissa holds a master's degree in mental health counseling from Argosy University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida. She has been practicing in the field since 2013 and became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2015. She specializes in treating children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers to improve parent-child relationships. Melissa is a Zero to Three trainer in DC:0-5™ and is educated in several other specialized trainings. She is a qualified supervisor for the Florida Board of Mental Health Counselors.

Make a referral to any of our programs:

(note some are available for Sarasota or Manatee counties)

Developmental Therapies

Early Childhood Mental Health and Consultation

Family Support Team

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Clinic

Healthy Families

School-Based Mental Health

Starfish Academy

The Florida Center Training Institute

The DC:0-5™ Overview Training helps administrators and allied professionals gain a foundation for understanding this diagnostic system.

Explore the DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification System at Our Upcoming Training

Are you involved in working with infants and young children? If so, you play a vital role in supporting their social and emotional development, often referred to as Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH). You know this development is crucial for all future growth and learning. Do you collaborate with IECMH professionals, or is there a need for you to do so to ensure optimal outcomes for young children? If the answer is yes, you are considered an IECMH allied professional. And this training is designed specifically for IECMH allied professionals like you. Register today to enhance your ability to work collaboratively in meeting the mental health and developmental needs of our youngest community members.

What to Expect:

In this engaging session, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the only diagnostic tool designed specifically for infants and young children—DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, which is crucial for anyone involved in IECMH. We’ll explore the history, purpose, and unique approach of this diagnostic tool, all while emphasizing the importance of developmentally informed, relationship-based, and culturally competent practices.

Why Attend?

This training is perfect for administrators and allied professionals eager to enhance their knowledge and skills. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of why early mental health diagnostics are essential and how you can apply these insights to better support the children and families you work with.

Key Takeaways:

Discover the origins of ZERO TO THREE’s groundbreaking work in early childhood mental health.
Learn how to define and apply key concepts in infant and early childhood mental health.
Understand the importance of using the DC:0-5™ for diagnosing and supporting young children.
Get to know the five Axes of the DC:0-5™ and how they guide comprehensive assessments.

Join us to empower your practice with the knowledge that makes a difference in the lives of infants and toddlers. Together, we can create a brighter future for each child.