Building Reflective, Regulated Early Childhood Workforces

C Dawkins Nurturing Minds partners with early childhood programs to strengthen workforce capacity by integrating training with reflective, systems-based support. Rather than relying on information alone, this work focuses on how staff think, regulate, and respond in real-time—leading to reduced burnout, more effective responses to behavior, and more consistent, stable classroom environments.

My Credentials

🎓 LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker

🌿 IMH-E® Endorsed — Infant Mental Health Endorsement®

🏛️ VA-AIMH Member — Virginia Association for Infant Mental Health

15+ Years Experience — Early Childhood & Mental Health

📋 Certified Clinical Trauma Professional — CCTP

How I Support Early Childhood Programs

Three ways we work together to grow a reflective, regulated workforce.