Virginia Training
At Early Impact Virginia, we are dedicated to fostering excellence through coaching, customized professional development, and technical assistance to Virginia’s home visiting programs.
Our goal is to equip home visiting and family support professionals, supervisors, and program leadership with the skills and tools they need to deliver and sustain high-quality services.
EIV Home Visiting Upcoming Live Trainings
Live training opportunities are led by subject matter experts and designed to address advanced skills and real-world situations home visitors experience in the field. These interactive sessions provide invaluable hands-on experiences and tailored guidance.
Live training is available free of charge for Virginia home visiting professionals.
Registration is restricted to Early Impact Virginia Alliance member programs and partners.
To learn more contact ShaCoria Shelton, sshelton@earlyimpactva.org.
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January - March (Foundations)
January 27 & 28 – Motivational Interviewing
February 10 & 11 – Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
February 24 & 25 – Working with Pregnant and Parenting Teens
March 3 & 4 – Healthy Outcomes for Families
March 25 – Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ)
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April - June (Community Conversations)
April 23 - Supporting Teen Parents for Success in Home Visits
May 14- Supporting Families Through Grief & Loss
June 11 - Supporting Perinatal Mental Health
June 25 - Understanding the Impact of Substance Use on Families – From Stigma to Support
Community Conversations offer space to reflect and problem-solve in real time. Community Conversations reflect the evolving needs and realities of home visitors working with families navigating complex situations.
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July - September (Foundations - Schedule TBA)
July - September (Foundations - Schedule TBA)
Adult Mental Health Learning Lab; Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ); Healthy Outcomes for Families: IPV and Family Well-being; Mothers & Babies; Motivational Interviewing; Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT); Trauma Learning Lab; Working with Pregnant and Parenting Teens -
October - December (Community Conversations - Topics TBA)
October - December (Community Conversations - Topics TBA)
Stay Tuned!
EIV Training Descriptions
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This evidence-based program addresses postpartum depression prevention. Guided by cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment theory, it supports mothers through individual or group interventions. Attendees receive tools for implementation and optional ongoing technical assistance.
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This introductory workshop equips participants with a conversational style to explore and resolve ambivalence about change. Participants practice enhanced communication skills, build motivation, and develop confidence in supporting clients’ growth.
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Explore the updated EPDS-US screening tool with a trauma-informed and respectful approach. Learn to provide person-centered support, reduce stigma, and encourage disclosures while maintaining clinical utility.
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Learn to use SBIRT tools to address behavioral health risks, provide immediate feedback, and connect clients with resources. Participants practice using Virginia’s Behavioral Health Risks Screening Tool and refine brief intervention techniques.
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This training explores the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its effects on perinatal health. Participants learn to use universal education in home visits, navigate difficult conversations, and handle IPV disclosures effectively.
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Gain insights into culturally competent and developmentally appropriate approaches for working with teens. This training provides practical strategies to support adolescent development, mental health, and parenting skills.
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This training supports family support professionals working with families experiencing perinatal depression and other mental health challenges. It covers mental health disorders, risk factors, and the importance of screening and referrals. Participants practice strategies for supporting families and responding to crises.
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This virtually facilitated session focuses on trauma-informed care and engaging families with trauma experiences. Participants explore trauma resilience, impacts on home visitors, and strategies for family engagement.
About EIV Trainers
Our trainers are simply amazing! Most of our trainers have been with EIV for at least 10 years. They are subject matter experts who tailor all professional development to meet the specific needs of home visitors. Want to learn more?
Looking for more information or support regarding EIV’s professional development opportunities?
Subscribe to EIV’s field-specific, monthly newsletter to be notified as to specific dates and registration links!
If you need any assistance or are looking for more information, contact ShaCoria Shelton at sshelton@earlyimpactva.org.
Looking for EIV On Demand training through the Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals?
Reflective Supervision 2.0
Early Impact Virginia provides intensive Reflective Supervision training and coaching for home visiting program supervisors throughout the Commonwealth. Effective Reflective Supervision strengthens the relationship between supervisors and home visitors, builds staff skills, and promotes high quality service delivery.
Goals of Reflective Supervision 2.0:
Introduce basic principles, goals, and processes of reflective supervision including large and small group discussion and observing and participating in live reflective supervision sessions.
Develop tools for strengths-based reflective supervision though positive regard and caring, a safe base, slowing down, attunement and mindfulness.
Share concepts of mindfulness, meditation and self-regulation that play a significant role in our work with infants and young families.
Feedback From RS 2.0 Graduates:
"I have enjoyed the understanding, respect, and guidance given from such a knowledgeable and passionate group. And I love the practice opportunities.”
“As a brand new supervisor new to home visiting, it was very helpful to learn from others around the state in different programs and to get support from others in the home visiting arena.”
“Hearing the experiences of others helps me feel that I am not alone in my concerns about learning how to be reflective. The community is supportive and forgiving, allowing me to make mistakes or be unsure, without judgement or fault. “
Reflective Supervision 3.0
Reflective Supervision 3.0 is an advanced, relationship-centered approach designed to strengthen and sustain supervisors who support early childhood home visiting professionals. It emphasizes building supervisors’ confidence and competence in reflective practice by offering structured opportunities to deepen their skills, explore their supervisory style, and refine how they hold reflective space for others.
At its core, Reflective Supervision 3.0 provides supervisors with a safe, supportive environment where they can openly discuss the challenges, uncertainties, and emotional complexities that arise in their work. Through guided reflection, collaborative problem‑solving, and shared learning, supervisors gain tools to navigate difficult situations, enhance their reflective capacity, and model the attuned, thoughtful presence they aim to cultivate in their teams.
The result is a stronger, more resilient supervisory workforce—better equipped to nurture the well‑being, professional growth, and reflective practice of home visiting staff, ultimately improving outcomes for families and young children.
If you want to learn more about Reflective Supervision 3.0, contact Lisa Denny at ldenny@earlyimpactva.org.