Healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy development.
Healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy development.
My name is Charisse a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) the founder of C Dawkins Nuruting Minds, LLC and I'm glad you're here. I have been working with children, families, and early childhood professionals for the past decade. I have trained in diverse types of evidence-based therapy, including play-based therapy, EMDR, and Circle of Security Parenting. I am dedicated to strengthening the foundational relationships that shape a child's early development. As a passionate advocate for early childhood mental health, I founded this practice with a clear vision: to support young children, empower the adults who nurture them, and ensure every child's well-being truly blooms. To extend our reach and impact, services are both available in person for our local area of D.C/Virginia/Maryland and conveniently online, reaching families and professionals wherever they are.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally affirming and responsive, and authentic creating a brave space. I understand that the earliest years are crucial for social-emotional growth, and that supportive relationships are the bedrock of healthy development. My work focuses on building skills in young children, and increasing the capacity of parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals through specialized training and collaborative support.Through our focused services, C Dawkins Nurturing Minds empowers the entire childhood ecosystem. I believe that by supporting the adults who directly influence young children, and by equipping children with essential emotional tools, I contribute to a generation of resilient, emotionally healthy individuals, allowing their unique potential to flourish from the very start.
Our Core Offerings Include:
Child Mindfulness Workshops
We introduce children to simple, engaging mindfulness practices that help develop self-awareness, manage big emotions, and cultivate a sense of calm and focus in their daily lives.
Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)
We guide parents and caregivers in understanding their child's emotional needs and responding in ways that build secure attachment, fostering confidence and resilience in young minds.
Reflective Supervision for Early Childhood Professionals
We offer a safe and confidential space for early childhood providers to explore the complexities of their work, process challenging experiences, and enhance their capacity for attuned, sensitive caregiving.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation
We partner with early childhood educators and programs to enhance their understanding of child development, address challenging behaviors with a relationship-lens, and creative emotionally supportive learning environments.
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Our greatest joy comes from seeing them bloom and empowering them to embrace their brightest futures.
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