As clinical teacher and
supervisor working within the Australian
public mental health service, in both urban and rural settings, the main focus in Julie's work has been to encourage and facilitate her younger colleagues» professional competence and confidence to
build, and advocate for, the healthy social and emotional development
of babies and toddlers in their work with families and communities.
Her years as Reflective Practice Consultant with the Minnesota Department
of Health allowed Jill to learn about
building a statewide system
of support for reflective practice through the training and mentoring
of Public Health
supervisors, home visitors, and infant mental health consultants.