Author: Tanika Eaves
Dr. Eaves is an Assistant Professor of Social Work, Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Eaves has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairfield University, a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Eaves has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years, and holds the CT Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement as an Infant Mental Health Specialist. Her professional experience includes: child and family guidance clinics, early intervention programs, early childhood mental health consultation, policy work, parent-infant psychotherapy, and training/consultation with home visiting clinicians. Dr. Eaves research investigates individual and organizational factors related to work-related stress management amongst frontline and supervising infant mental health practitioners.
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