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.




