Description
Professor Jennifer McIntosh, an infant mental health specialist and co-developer of MERTIL, will present an introduction to the MERTIL program in a live webinar.MERTIL is a self-paced, online course for Early Childhood and Family Workforces, based on current Attachment Theory, Neurodevelopmental Science and Trauma Informed Practice. Developed by a team of local/international experts and emanating from the Bowlby/Ainsworth paradigm, the course emphasises observation and recognition of traumatised states within parent-child dyads as well as early support for repair, through frontline engagement, resonance with both parent and infant, strengths-based conversations and well targeted practical responses in the identification of and response to early relational trauma.
This event will cover:
- Explain the synthesis and development of the MERTIL course
- Explain the applicability of MERTIL for those working with families with young children experiencing relational trauma
- Outline the MERTIL course and workshop components and key learning objectives
Trainers
- Prof. Jennifer McIntosh (Professor of Systemic Practice and Family Therapy) — The Bouverie Centre
Eligibility criteria
Early childhood and family wellbeing frontline practitioners who work with families and who are interested in finding out more about the MERTIL course and how it may apply to your practice. E.g., Family and Child Health Nurses, Home visitors, Midwives, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Child Protection Workers, Infant Mental Health Workers, General Practitioners, Allied Professions.
Categories:
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory
Lifespans:
Infant,
Child
Wednesday 3 March 2021
09:30 to 11:00 Add to calendar
09:30 to 11:00 Add to calendar
Online - Webinar
Provided by
The Bouverie Centre
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