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COS Parenting™ Facilitator Training: AAIMH Endorsement Crosswalk

Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator Training covers 70% of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement requirements in a single, comprehensive training.

COSP Competency Crosswalk Preview

Get the Official Competency Crosswalk

This Alliance-approved Tier 4 document shows how COS Parenting™ Facilitator Training meets certain requirements for all endorsement levels.

Preview: What's Inside

  • 23 Competencies Fully Met through COS Parenting Facilitator training
  • 12 Additional Competencies Partially Met
  • Official mapping for IFA, IFS, IMHS, IMHM, ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, ECMHM, and ERS
  • Approved by the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Knowledge/Skill Area Notes for IMH-E® Notes for ECMH-E® Endorsed Reflective Supervisor Notes related to Competency Guidelines
IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, & ECMHM ERS
Theoretical Foundations
Pregnancy & Early Parenthood Partially Met for IFA & IFS Partially Met for ECFA & ECFS
Infant/Young Child Development & Behavior Partially Met for IFA & IFS Partially Met for ECFA & ECFS
Infant/Young Child Family-Centered Practice Fully Met for IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM Fully Met for ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, & ECMHM
Relationship-Focused Therapeutic Practice Fully Met for IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM Fully Met for ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, & ECMHM
Family Relationships & Dynamics Fully Met for IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM Fully Met for ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, & ECMHM
Attachment, Separation, Trauma, Grief & Loss Fully Met for IFA, IFS, IMHS, & IMHM Fully Met for ECFA, ECFS, ECMHS, & ECMHM
Cultural Humility Fully Met for IFA & IFS
Partially Met for IMHS & IMHM
Fully Met for ECFA & ECFS
Partially Met for ECMHS & ECMHM
Child relational learning happens in the context of family culture.
Disorders of Infancy/Early Childhood (N/A for FA) Not Met Not Met Not covered in material.
Psychotherapeutic Theories of Change** Fully Met for IMHS & IMHM Fully Met for ECMHS & ECMHM
Mental & Behavioral Disorders in Adults** Not Met Not Met
Adult Learning Theory & Practice** Not Met Not Met
Direct Service Skills
Working With Others
Reflection
Thinking
Communication
Law, Regulation, & Policy
Systems Expertise
Quick Guide:
  • ** Areas specific to Clinical/Mentor levels.
  • Click any section header above to expand or collapse its rows.

Streamline Your Application

Once you complete COS Parenting Facilitator Training, simply submit a copy of your Certificate of Completion along with this co-branded crosswalk to your AIMH's Endorsement Coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this work for both IMH-E® and ECMH-E® endorsement?
A: Yes! The competency guidelines are the same for both tracks.

Q: Can I use this for endorsement renewal?
A: Absolutely. This crosswalk is designed for both new applicants and professionals renewing their endorsement.

Q: Is this accepted by all state AIMHs?
A: This is an Alliance-approved Tier 4 crosswalk, accepted by all member AIMHs.

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