Multidisciplinary Module in Parent-Infant Mental Health

Length

10 weeks on Fridays from September to December

Tutor(s)

Course tutor: Carol Broughton. Tutors: Tessa Baradon, Michela Biseo, Carol Broughton, Minna Daum, Jessica James, Angela Joyce, Paddy Martin, Inge Pretorius, Ju Tomas Merrills and Judith Woodhead.

Start time

10:00

End time

15:15

The course addresses the parent-infant relationship.  The Multidisciplinary Module in Parent-Infant Mental Health considers infant development from the perspectives of psychoanalysis, attachment theory, infant developmental research, social policy and risk assessment.  It draws upon techniques of direct observation of parent-infant interactions to assess normal and at-risk development, and to promote evidence-based practice.

Who is this course suitable for?

Professionals working with infants and their families looking to extend their knowledge and expertise in the field. Candidates will be required to have a professional qualification in nursing, social work, medicine, education or psychology and to be currently working with parents and infants.

Aims of course

• To promote understanding of infant mental health and early identification of risk, and to enhance professional skills in intervention.
  
  Students on this course should expect to:
• become informed about developmental research and clinical data on potential, capacities and pathways of development
• examine professional and personal criteria for evaluation of 'at-risk' development in infancy
• develop the technique of direct observation in relation to parent-infant interactions
• reflect on the professional use of self in work with parents and infants
• enhance intervention skills for the promotion of mental health in the infant.

Availability

There are currently no dates scheduled for this course. We hope to announce new dates shortly.