C Dawkins Nurturing Minds is a reflective supervision, consultation, and training practice supporting early childhood and mental health professionals in building sustainable, relational, and developmentally grounded work.The practice was founded on the belief that strong systems are built through strong relationships—and that professionals deserve spaces to slow down, reflect, and think about their work in ways that reduce burnout, strengthen reflective capacity, and support sustainable, ethical practice.Rather than offering quick fixes or prescriptive solutions, C Dawkins Nurturing Minds centers reflective, relationship-based approaches that honor the complexity of human development, clinical work, and systems change.Our ApproachWork at C Dawkins Nurturing Minds is grounded in:
- Reflective and relationship-based practice
- Infant and early childhood mental health principles
- Nervous system–informed and regulation-focused frameworks
- Developmentally grounded and culturally responsive care
- Services are collaborative, non-hierarchical, and rooted in curiosity, respect, and shared learning.
The goal is not perfection or performance, but increased reflective capacity, relational clarity, and sustainability over time.About the FounderCharisse Dawkins, LCSW, CCTP, ECMH-E®, is a consultant, reflective supervisor, and clinical supervisor specializing in infant and early childhood mental health and resilience-oriented practice.Charisse partners with early childhood professionals and mental health systems to strengthen reflective capacity, regulation, and relational practice through supervision, consultation, and training.Her work is informed by years of experience in community mental health, early childhood systems, and professional development, as well as a deep commitment to reflective supervision as a cornerstone of sustainable and ethical practice.Who We ServeC Dawkins Nurturing Minds partners with:
- Early childhood and infant mental health professionals
- Mental health clinicians
- Supervisors and leaders
- Organizations serving young children (0–8) and their caregivers
Services are designed for professionals seeking depth, thoughtfulness, and sustainable ways of working.If you’re interested in supervision, consultation, or training, you’re invited to reach out!
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