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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…

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):…

3 Funding and Commissioning a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team Chapter contents The range of work that parent-infant teams do and the impact they create An example of a system-level Theory of Change: the impacts of specialised parent-infant relationship teams on a local system Commissioning for outcomes Commissioning arrangements Specialised parent-infant relationship teams support outcomes which…

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…

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…