Nichole Paradis, MSW '94, LMSW, IMH-E®, (she/her/hers), has expertise in practicing and promoting infant and early childhood mental health. She has led a global nonprofit and successfully influences systems to strengthen support of the infant and early childhood workforce. Paradis has a depth of experience in transforming professional development strategies to be more equitable and inclusive, including the practice of reflective supervision/consultation.
Research Interests
Nichole Paradis, MSW '94, LMSW, IMH-E® (she/her/hers) is a globally recognized leader in infant and early childhood mental health.
Contact Information
Education
- 1994 MSW IP, minor: ManagementUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- 1989 BA PsychologyUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Activities
Publications
Diamond-Berry, K., Nenide, L., & Paradis, N. (in press). Infant Mental Health Theoretical Foundations. In Nenide, L.S., Sweeney, K., Corso, R., Costa, G. and Horen, N.M. (Eds.). Two Perspectives, One Child: Unifying the Pyramid Model and Infant Mental Health. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
Willis, D., Johnson, K., & Paradis, N. (in press). Early Relational Health. In J. Osofsky & H. Fitzgerald (Eds.). World Association for Infant Mental Health Handbook of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
Meuwissen, M., Shea, S. E., Eaves, T., Parker, A., Barron, C. C., & Paradis, N. (in press). Reflective supervision: The state of the field and future directions. In J. Osofsky & H. Fitzgerald (Eds.). World Association for Infant Mental Health Handbook of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
Willis, D. W, Paradis, N., & Johnson, K. (2022). The Paradigm Shift to Early Relational Health: A Network Movement. ZERO TO THREE Journal, 42(4), 22-30.
Paradis, N., Johnson, K., & Richardson, Z. (2021). The value of reflective supervision/consultation in early childhood education. ZERO TO THREE Journal, 41(3), 68-75.
Morelen, D., Friday, K., Otwell-Dove, R., Paradis, N., Webster, A., Moser, M., & Peak, A. (2021). Our Way of Being: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce Development in Tennesse. Infant Mental Health Journal, 42(6), 851-866.
Presentations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Paradis, N. (2023) Endorsement as a workforce development strategy. Finance Policy Planning Workgroup of South Carolina, Columbia SC. |
| 2019 | Paradis, N. Keynote address (2019) What is infanct and early childhood mental health and why does it matter?, Tennessee Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Strategy Summit, Nashville, TN. |
Courses
Current & Future Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Social Work Practice | Paradis, Nichole | Fall 2026 | 016 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |
Past Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing Policy with Current Events | Paradis, Nichole | Winter 2026 | 012 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Theories and Practices of Infant Mental Health | Paradis, Nichole | Spring / Summer 2025 | 001 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Practicing Policy with Current Events | Paradis, Nichole | Winter 2025 | 016 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Introduction to Social Work Practice | Paradis, Nichole | Fall 2024 | 015 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Practicing Policy with Current Events | Paradis, Nichole | Winter 2024 | 004 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |