Home Visiting Conversations

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams, Home Visiting Consultant at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, along with Victor Bernstein, come together to explore the important topic of reflective practice in home visiting. Drawing from his extensive experience supporting professionals who work with families, infants, and young children; Victor shares practical strat...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams, Home Visiting Consultant at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, is joined by Nicholas “Nick” Kasovac, father engagement specialist and creator of The DAD Projects, to explore the important role fathers play in early childhood development. Through practical examples and reflective discussion, Nick shares how small interacti...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultant at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, is joined by Aleida James-Correa, LCSW, to explore the Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) approach and its growing impact on home visiting practice. Together, they discuss how FAN supports home visitors in building trusting relationships with families, str...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams, Home Visiting Consultant at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, along with Janeth Nunez del Prado, LCSW, come together to explore the important topic of Motivational Interviewing and its application in home visiting. Drawing from her extensive experience supporting families and professionals, Janeth shares practical strate...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, along with home visitor Gloria Magana, come together to explore the important topic of supporting families with children experiencing developmental differences. With their wealth of experience and commitment to early childhood development,...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Peggy Maclean, Clinical Psychologist, join forces to discuss the important topic of trauma-informed practices. Drawing on their extensive experience and commitment to early childhood development, their goal is to empower home visitors w...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Rosalba Lara, a home visitor, join forces to discuss the important topic of home visiting safety. Drawing on their extensive experience and dedication to early childhood, they strive to provide home visitors with the knowledge and tools...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Williams and Laura Shattuck, Home Visiting Consultants at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Luz Esparza, a home visitor, join forces to discuss the vital topic of family engagement. Drawing on their extensive experience and dedication to early childhood, they strive to provide home visitors with the knowledge and tools needed...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Anna Garcia, UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and Dr. Leslie Hayes, certified in addiction and family medicine, come together to shed light on the important topic of postpartum substance use disorder. With their passion for early childhood development and care of people with opioid use challenges, they aim to equip...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Morsbach, a UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and Dr. Rachel Williams, pediatric dentist, come together to shed light on the important topic of pediatric dentistry. With their combined expertise and passion for early childhood development, they aim to equip parents, and home visitors, with the knowledge and to...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Morsbach, a UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and Anna Shipp, a certified Life and Gratitude Coach, explore the significant topic of both physical and emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of daily self-care. We invite you to embrace an open-mind and join in recognizing the essential commitment requ...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Laura Shattuck, a Home Visiting Consultant at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, and Victor Bernstein, Ph. D., a licensed clinical psychologist and retired lecturer in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago, explore reflective supervision and the crucial role of relationships in home visiting work. Levera...

In this episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Julia Bergkamp, a UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and Beth Enson, home visitor, come together to discuss the impact weaning may have on one’s mental health. Utilizing their collective expertise and deep commitment to early childhood development, their goal is to provide parents and home visitors with important know...

In this inaugural episode of Home Visiting Conversations, Rachel Morsbach, UNM Center for Development and Disability Home Visiting Consultant, and John Acuña, expectant father, come together to shed light on the important topic of how to prepare for baby. With their combined expertise and passion for early childhood development, they aim to equip home visitors with the knowledge and tools necessar...