TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
TENETS WORKSHOPS
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A diversity, equity and inclusion journey begins with one Tenets workshop.

Our workshops are designed for cross-functional teams of staff from organizations/agencies working with infants, children and families. Each workshop engages participants in a collaborative, reflective journey in order to help them change their practice to be more diverse, equitable and inclusive. 

Highlights of our workshops include:

  • Understanding our role and stake in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Deepening our awareness of the ways social justice issues intertwine with work with infants, children and families 
  • Identifying ports of entry for change in our own practice and organization

Our workshops are led by facilitators that have at least 15 years of experience in professional training and capacity building. Each facilitator has a deep understanding of the philosophy and practice of the Tenets. Facilitators are expert guides in this process.

Our Tenets Engagements

*All in-person Tenets engagements are on hold until further notice.*

Virtual Introduction to the Tenets: This one-hour session is primarily geared towards an agency’s leadership and is designed to summarize the purpose and value of the Tenets. Facilitators also discuss their philosophy and approach to providing half-day and full-day workshops for cohorts of professionals.

Virtual Half-Day Tenets Workshop: The Virtual Half-Day Tenets Workshop is a four-hour session that introduces participants to the Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children and Families (Tenets) through reflective exercises. The content focuses on Tenet #1 (Self-Awareness Leads to Better Services for Families), a selection of our Core Concepts, and bringing the Tenets back to participants’ spheres of work/life.

The workshop is facilitated by two trained Tenets Workshop Facilitators that have at least 15 years of experience in equity- and diversity-informed training, capacity-building, and clinical practice within the early childhood field.

Virtual “Part 1 and 2” Tenets Workshop (Equivalent to a Full-Day Tenets Workshop): The Virtual “Part 1 and 2” Tenets Workshop is a total of eight contact hours that is typically completed through two half-day (i.e. four-hour) sessions. This workshop offers an overview of the Diversity-Informed Tenets for work with Infants, Children and Families and allows participants to link the Tenets to their spheres of practice. The workshop leads participants through reflective exercises to deepen self-awareness and consider how their work can be revised with the integration of the Tenets. Participants will also identify personal and organizational leverage points and develop action plans for furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

This workshop is facilitated by two trained Tenets Workshop Facilitators that have at least 15 years of experience in equity- and diversity-informed training, capacity-building, and clinical practice within the early childhood field.  

Organizations that have Hosted a Tenets Workshop:

Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

Boston Public Health Commission

First5 Alameda County

Greater Phoenix Child Abuse Council

Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership

Illinois Early Childhood Court

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Southwest Human Development

Taos First Steps Home Visiting

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Yale-Riggs Infant & Family Mental Health Training Program

ZERO TO THREE

Previous Tenets Presentations:

ZERO TO THREE CONFERENCE (October 2018, December 2016, December 2015, December 2014, December 2013, December 2012)

World Association for Infant Mental Health (June 2018, June 2016)

Fussy Baby National Conference (October 2017)

Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Biennial Conference (May 2017)

Help Me Grow National Forum (April 2017)

Bridging the Hearts & Minds of Youth Conference (February 2017)

“The Tenets workshop helped me think more carefully about what implicit messages my whiteness, gender, age, and degree bring to clinical situations.”

– Workshop Participant

“The facilitators’ knowledge, comfort, and experience in presenting the workshop material was clear in the language they used and how they were with each other and the group. They are a beautiful embodiment of the Tenets and reflective capacity.”

– Workshop Participant

“After participating in the Tenets workshop, I practice more sound self-awareness when interacting with clients and I carefully choose my words so that they are used to heal and not hurt.” 

– Workshop Participant

“The experience was reflective, encouraging, and pushed us to stretch and grow.”

– Workshop Participant

“The facilitators did a great job of presenting the material, acknowledging everyone’s comments, and creating an open space for dialogue.”

– Workshop Participant

Request a Tenets Workshop

The Tenets Initiative offers the following:

WorkshopMax # of Participants
Virtual Introduction to the Tenets Session: This is a one-hour high-level overview of the Tenets. This presentation is designed for organizations to help them determine whether a Tenets Workshop is the right experience for them. This session is not intended to be a replacement for a workshop or a one-time learning experience.250
Virtual Half-Day Tenets Workshop: The Virtual Half-Day Tenets Workshop is a four-hour session that introduces participants to the Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children and Families (Tenets) through reflective exercises. The content focuses on Tenet #1 (Self-Awareness Leads to Better Services for Families), a selection of our Core Concepts, and bringing the Tenets back to participants' spheres of work/life.20
Virtual "Part 1 and 2" Tenets Workshops: This is a total of eight contact hours that is typically completed through two half-day (i.e. four-hour) sessions. This workshop offers an overview of the Diversity-Informed Tenets for Work with Infants, Children and Families (Tenets) and allows participants to link the Tenets to their spheres of practice. The workshop leads partcipants through reflective exercises to deepen self-awareness and consider how their work can be revised with the integration of the Tenets20

Workshop cost includes planning for the workshop, facilitating the workshop and workshop debrief. Workshop prices do not include facilitators’ travel costs.