Sherryl Scott Heller
Biographic Data
| ID | 5046487 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sherryl Scott Heller |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sherryl Scott |
| FAMILY NAME | Heller |
| SIGNATURE | HELLER S S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tulane University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 45 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
The effects of early childhood mental health consultation on early childhood teachers’ perceptions of children's challenging behaviors, expulsion risk, and the moderating role of teaching stress
The goal of this study was to explore the effects of infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) on Louisiana early childhood teachers’ perceptions of individual children's and classroom behavioral challenges, children's resilience, and the risk of exclusionary practices (e.g., expulsion). It also examines how stress related to supporting a particular child (i.e., teaching stress) may influence IECMHC outcomes. A total of 194 e…
Consultant perception of the feasibility and effectiveness of infant and early childhood mental health consultation services provided virtually to early care and education
A growing body of research suggests that infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) is effective in improving child outcomes and classroom quality in early care and education (ECE) settings. However, there is limited research regarding the provision of IECMHC virtually (e.g., by phone or video conferencing platform), and the transition to virtual services in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic provided an opportunity to learn…
Implementation of a mental health consultation model and its impact on early childhood teachers' efficacy and competence
Early childhood mental health (MH) consultants work closely with childcare teachers onsite to serve as a resource for childcare providers as they foster and enhance children's early development. The increase in the quality of care that can be supported through an early childhood MH consultation program makes this type of consultation an optimal tool for enhancing the childcare environment and overall child development. This article details the in…
Predictors of permanent loss of custody for mothers of infants and toddlers in foster care
The maltreating mothers of abused and neglected infants and toddlers were evaluated as part of an intensive intervention program. The purpose of this study was to examine cumulative risk versus specific risk factors that led to permanent loss of custody by mothers, predicated upon decisions by the Juvenile Court with regard to permanency planning. The following risk factors were analyzed as potential predictors of placement outcomes: maternal edu…
The early promotion and intervention research consortium (E‐Pirc): Five approaches to improving infant/toddler mental health in Early Head Start
One planned consequence of the national Infant Mental Health Forum held in the United States in 2000 was the funding of five research projects conducted in Early Head Start (EHS) programs. Each project strengthened existing programs by integrating infant/toddler mental health approaches and testing the outcomes on infant/toddler development, behavior, and parent‐child interactions. In two of the projects, the effect of offering enrichment for EHS…
Risk for maternal depression and child aggression in Early Head Start families: A test of ecological models
Current literature indicates that risk for maternal depression is substantial in low‐income families. A large body of research also indicates that when mothers are depressed, children are at risk for a number of developmental difficulties. While mutual influence between child and parental difficulties has been noted, few studies examine risk factors for both depression and child aggression within ecological models. The present cross‐site study ex…
Very young foster children and foster families: Clinical challenges and interventions
Recent federal reviews of the foster care system in the United States have concluded that the system is “in crisis.” Clinicians familiar with the foster care system are undoubtedly aware of significant stress points directly impacting foster families. In July of 1997, an innovative program was developed to assess and treat young foster children (under 48 months of age). A significant focus of this program's clinical work is supporting foster pare…
Attachment disturbances in infants born subsequent to perinatal loss: A pilot study
Mothers who have lost a baby in the perinatal period may experience relationship disturbances with infants born subsequently. This study involved mothers who had delivered a child within 19 months of losing a baby in the perinatal period. Mothers were assessed 2 months after the loss with a clinical interview. When the child born subsequent to the loss was 12 months old, the mother–child attachment relationship was assessed, and 45% of the infant…
Disorganized attachment associated with partner violence: A research note
Seventy-two low-income mothers and their 15-month-old infants were evaluated at home and in the laboratory to determine whether mothers' reports of distress and partner violence were associated with infant–mother attachment and infant mastery motivation. As predicted, mothers who experienced more serious partner violence were more likely to have infants with disorganized attachments to them. There was no association between mothers' experiences o…
Relationship assessment in infant mental health
Infant-caregiver relationships are the crucial context for infant development and psychopathology. Considerable evidence suggests that infants may construct qualitatively different relationships with different caregivers. For these reasons, infant-caregiver relationships should be a centerpiece of assessment in infant mental health. We advocate assessing infant relationships with all important caregivers in both clinic based and naturalistic sett…
The process of coping with a gross anatomy exam during the first year of medical school
A total of 42 freshman medical students were evaluated before a major exam, after the exam and before grades were announced and after grades were announced. They completed measures relating to mood, emotions, coping, social support and stakes. Significant time and academic performance differences were found in many domains
Predictors of permanent loss of custody for mothers of infants and toddlers in foster care
The maltreating mothers of abused and neglected infants and toddlers were evaluated as part of an intensive intervention program. The purpose of this study was to examine cumulative risk versus specific risk factors that led to permanent loss of custody by mothers, predicated upon decisions by the Juvenile Court with regard to permanency planning. The following risk factors were analyzed as potential predictors of placement outcomes: maternal edu…
Implementation of a mental health consultation model and its impact on early childhood teachers' efficacy and competence
Early childhood mental health (MH) consultants work closely with childcare teachers onsite to serve as a resource for childcare providers as they foster and enhance children's early development. The increase in the quality of care that can be supported through an early childhood MH consultation program makes this type of consultation an optimal tool for enhancing the childcare environment and overall child development. This article details the in…
Very young foster children and foster families: Clinical challenges and interventions
Recent federal reviews of the foster care system in the United States have concluded that the system is “in crisis.” Clinicians familiar with the foster care system are undoubtedly aware of significant stress points directly impacting foster families. In July of 1997, an innovative program was developed to assess and treat young foster children (under 48 months of age). A significant focus of this program's clinical work is supporting foster pare…
The early promotion and intervention research consortium (E‐Pirc): Five approaches to improving infant/toddler mental health in Early Head Start
One planned consequence of the national Infant Mental Health Forum held in the United States in 2000 was the funding of five research projects conducted in Early Head Start (EHS) programs. Each project strengthened existing programs by integrating infant/toddler mental health approaches and testing the outcomes on infant/toddler development, behavior, and parent‐child interactions. In two of the projects, the effect of offering enrichment for EHS…
Risk for maternal depression and child aggression in Early Head Start families: A test of ecological models
Current literature indicates that risk for maternal depression is substantial in low‐income families. A large body of research also indicates that when mothers are depressed, children are at risk for a number of developmental difficulties. While mutual influence between child and parental difficulties has been noted, few studies examine risk factors for both depression and child aggression within ecological models. The present cross‐site study ex…
The process of coping with a gross anatomy exam during the first year of medical school
A total of 42 freshman medical students were evaluated before a major exam, after the exam and before grades were announced and after grades were announced. They completed measures relating to mood, emotions, coping, social support and stakes. Significant time and academic performance differences were found in many domains
Relationship assessment in infant mental health
Infant-caregiver relationships are the crucial context for infant development and psychopathology. Considerable evidence suggests that infants may construct qualitatively different relationships with different caregivers. For these reasons, infant-caregiver relationships should be a centerpiece of assessment in infant mental health. We advocate assessing infant relationships with all important caregivers in both clinic based and naturalistic sett…
Attachment disturbances in infants born subsequent to perinatal loss: A pilot study
Mothers who have lost a baby in the perinatal period may experience relationship disturbances with infants born subsequently. This study involved mothers who had delivered a child within 19 months of losing a baby in the perinatal period. Mothers were assessed 2 months after the loss with a clinical interview. When the child born subsequent to the loss was 12 months old, the mother–child attachment relationship was assessed, and 45% of the infant…
Disorganized attachment associated with partner violence: A research note
Seventy-two low-income mothers and their 15-month-old infants were evaluated at home and in the laboratory to determine whether mothers' reports of distress and partner violence were associated with infant–mother attachment and infant mastery motivation. As predicted, mothers who experienced more serious partner violence were more likely to have infants with disorganized attachments to them. There was no association between mothers' experiences o…
Very young foster children and foster families: Clinical challenges and interventions
Recent federal reviews of the foster care system in the United States have concluded that the system is “in crisis.” Clinicians familiar with the foster care system are undoubtedly aware of significant stress points directly impacting foster families. In July of 1997, an innovative program was developed to assess and treat young foster children (under 48 months of age). A significant focus of this program's clinical work is supporting foster pare…
The early promotion and intervention research consortium (E‐Pirc): Five approaches to improving infant/toddler mental health in Early Head Start
One planned consequence of the national Infant Mental Health Forum held in the United States in 2000 was the funding of five research projects conducted in Early Head Start (EHS) programs. Each project strengthened existing programs by integrating infant/toddler mental health approaches and testing the outcomes on infant/toddler development, behavior, and parent‐child interactions. In two of the projects, the effect of offering enrichment for EHS…
Risk for maternal depression and child aggression in Early Head Start families: A test of ecological models
Current literature indicates that risk for maternal depression is substantial in low‐income families. A large body of research also indicates that when mothers are depressed, children are at risk for a number of developmental difficulties. While mutual influence between child and parental difficulties has been noted, few studies examine risk factors for both depression and child aggression within ecological models. The present cross‐site study ex…
Predictors of permanent loss of custody for mothers of infants and toddlers in foster care
The maltreating mothers of abused and neglected infants and toddlers were evaluated as part of an intensive intervention program. The purpose of this study was to examine cumulative risk versus specific risk factors that led to permanent loss of custody by mothers, predicated upon decisions by the Juvenile Court with regard to permanency planning. The following risk factors were analyzed as potential predictors of placement outcomes: maternal edu…
Implementation of a mental health consultation model and its impact on early childhood teachers' efficacy and competence
Early childhood mental health (MH) consultants work closely with childcare teachers onsite to serve as a resource for childcare providers as they foster and enhance children's early development. The increase in the quality of care that can be supported through an early childhood MH consultation program makes this type of consultation an optimal tool for enhancing the childcare environment and overall child development. This article details the in…
Consultant perception of the feasibility and effectiveness of infant and early childhood mental health consultation services provided virtually to early care and education
A growing body of research suggests that infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) is effective in improving child outcomes and classroom quality in early care and education (ECE) settings. However, there is limited research regarding the provision of IECMHC virtually (e.g., by phone or video conferencing platform), and the transition to virtual services in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic provided an opportunity to learn…
The effects of early childhood mental health consultation on early childhood teachers’ perceptions of children's challenging behaviors, expulsion risk, and the moderating role of teaching stress
The goal of this study was to explore the effects of infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) on Louisiana early childhood teachers’ perceptions of individual children's and classroom behavioral challenges, children's resilience, and the risk of exclusionary practices (e.g., expulsion). It also examines how stress related to supporting a particular child (i.e., teaching stress) may influence IECMHC outcomes. A total of 194 e…
Psychology (10 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Developmental psychology (8 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Medical education (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (3 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works)