Social and Emotional Health
A growing body of evidence shows that emotional development begins early in life and is a critical aspect of the development of a child's overall brain architecture, with enormous consequences over the course of a lifetime. A child's emotional well-being and social competence provide a strong foundation for emerging cognitive abilities, and together they are the bricks and mortar that comprise the foundation of human development.
From birth, children rapidly develop their abilities to experience and express different emotions as well as their capacity to cope with and manage a variety of feelings. The development of these capabilities occurs at the same time as a wide range of highly visible skills in mobility (motor control), thinking (cognition), and communication (language). Yet, social-emotional development often receives relatively less recognition as a core emerging capacity in the early childhood years. The foundations of social competence developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child's later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life.
Southeast Michigan (CCSEM)
1070 S. Telegraph Rd.,Monroe, MI 48161
www.ccsem.org
CCSEM Women's Specialty Services 734-718-0323
Center for Healing Connections, LLC 734-755-9983
111 E. First St., Suite 200
Monroe, MI. 48161
(Trauma-Focused Therapy)
DaVinci's Brain 734-790-8063
49 South Monroe St. (lower level)
Monroe, MI. 48161
www.daVincisBrain.org
(Child and youth social and emotional programs)
Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 242-SAFE
www.fcssmc.org
Family Counseling & Shelter Service 241-0180
Suite 106, 14930 LaPlaisance Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
www.fcssmc.org
Foster Home Liscensing Information 734-625-7286
OR 855-MICHKIDS
Gabby's Ladder, Inc. (Grief Counseling) 242-8773
431 East Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
www.gabbysladder.org
Hands Across the Water 734-639-2234
781 Avis Dr., Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
HATW.org
(Adoption and Foster Care resources and support)
Humanistic Wellness Center 639-2262
750 S. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48161
humanisticwellnesscenter.com
Judson Center (Foster Care Support) 734-545-3831
Monroe Community Mental Health Authority 243-7340
1001 S. Raisinville Rd./P.O. Box 726
Monroe, MI 48161
www.monroecmha.org
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital 240-1760
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
730 N. Macomb St., Suite 200
Monroe, MI 48162
Good "attachment" is the deep, long-lasting bond between your child and you during the baby's first several years of life. The early attachment years greatly affect your child's mind, body, emotions, relationships and moral values throughout his/her life. Provide good attachment by following these six easy steps:
1. The most powerful way to establish human relationship is through loving touch, one of our basic needs. Infant massage and breastfeeding are two excellent examples of loving touch.
2. Hold and handle your baby safely.
3. Make eye contact. This helps your baby's brain grow, while teaching him to make eye contact and to have positive communication.
4. Smile at your baby. Smiling helps the baby feel safe and secure, while providing warmth, joy and love.
5. Have a positive attitude.
6. Meet all of your baby's needs, unconditionally!