Practical 2 day in-person training to support parent/infant bonding 

Day 1: Practical Skills for Early Identification of Parenting Strengths and Need

Focus: early identification of parent, fetal/infant & family psycho-social, andmental health need during pregnancy & infancy​

Training aims: (1) Help practitioners to use a range of evidence-basedpractice tools that promote fetal/infant development, perinatal mental health &parent-infant relationships, & the transition of mothers and fathers to parenthood​

(2) Help practitioners to make accurate, well-informed professional and parentdecisions about family needs during pregnancy and early infancy​

Day 2:  Evidence Base  for Early Parent/Infant Bonding

Focus: fetal & early infant development, mother/father-fetal/early infantcommunication, interaction & relationships​

Learning outcomes: 

(i) to understand the development of the psychosocialdevelopment of fetus & early infant ​

(ii) to be able to engage parents during pregnancy in using a ranges of ways ofinteracting with their baby that promote parental reflective function, interaction,relationships & bonding 

• Suitable for all practitioners working with families, no previous mental health training required
• 2 day in person training
• Attend and complete both days 
• Each day lasts from 9:30am-4pm
• Refreshments provided

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