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2 The Case for Change: Why do we need specialised parent-infant relationship teams?  Chapter contents Introduction The first 1001 days are a crucial time and what happens in this period influences lifelong health and wellbeing Relationships, especially the parent-infant relationship, are at the heart of healthy development Early adversity brings costs to individuals, society and…

8 Managing Data and Measuring Outcomes Chapter contents The purpose of measuring outcomes Defining outputs, outcomes and impact Sourcing evidence about outcomes and impact An example of a system-level Theory of Change: the impacts of specialised parent-infant relationship teams on a local system An example of a clinical-level Theory of Change Gathering local data and…

7 Recruitment, Management and Supervision of a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team Chapter contents Introduction Professions Competencies, skills and qualities Qualifications, Registration and Regulation Roles and team structure Recruitment and interviewing Supervision Supervision supports the reflective functioning between therapist and family and between parent and infant A note about personal therapy Management and leadership Training and…

Bibliography Chapter contents Clinical Guidance Policy Reports and Documents Referenced text books Review Papers and Texts on Clinical Interventions Training organisations Professional bodies UK charitable/Not-for-profit organisations Overseas/International organisations Downloads Clinical Guidance NICE guideline [NG26] Children’s Attachment: attachment in children and young people who are adopted from care, in care or at high risk of going…

4 Clinical Interventions and Evidence-Informed Practice Chapter contents National clinical guidance Theories of Change An example of a clinical-level Theory of Change Engagement prior to and during assessment Infant Massage Assessment Choosing which interventions to offer Interventions for parents and their child together The Hexagon: An Exploration Tool Parent-infant psychotherapy Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC):…

6 Operational Delivery: Moving from Set-Up to Sustainability Chapter contents Finding families to work with Start by screening for suitability Managing a waiting list Typical referral management process Allocation within the team Trauma Informed Approaches Making first contact The first appointment Agreeing further work Letters Interventions Managing endings Follow up Sharing information with others Recording…

5 Setting up a specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team: preparing for operational delivery Chapter contents Developing a service within the local context Different operating contexts Preparing for operational delivery The overall aims of the team Establishing a strategic board Agreeing a training, consultation and direct delivery plan across all partners Free at the point of delivery…

The Parent-Infant Conference 2020: innovative and evidence-based practice to protect and promote the emotional wellbeing of all bumps, babies and toddlers On Wednesday 29th January, 2020, the Parent-Infant Foundation co-hosted the first Parent-Infant Conference with the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families at Kensington Town Hall in London. The sell-out event featured high-profile…

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 10th-16th June 2024 Speak up for babies IMHAW 2024 ‘Speak up for babies’ Infant Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10th – 16th June 2024 and this year’s theme is ‘Speak up for babies’. What is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week? Infant mental health is an often overlooked and…