In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Robyn Mourning welcomes Sarai Trujillo to explore the vital work of infant and early childhood mental health. Sarai shares her experiences as a therapist, mother of seven, and grandmother of ten, highlighting how relational support, attachment, and early interventions can empower parents to become healing agents for their children—even in the midst of life’s challenges.

Topics include:

• Supporting parents in high-stress or complex environments
  
  
  
• Integrating relational and therapeutic work with EMDR
  
  
  
• Building buffering relationships and community support
  
  
  
• Encouraging growth mindset and embracing “whoopsie moments” in parenting
  
  
  
• Practical strategies for fostering attachment and social-emotional development from birth through early childhood
  
  
  

Books & Resources Mentioned:

• Born for Love by Bruce Perry
  
  
  
• Hunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff
  
  
  

Sarai also shares tools like the Working Model of the Child Interview and tips for empowering parents while supporting relational and emotional development.

If you’re a therapist, agency, or community professional interested in infant and early childhood mental health, Sarai offers training and consultation to help you integrate these strategies into your work. Connect with her here to schedule a consultation or bring a training to your team.