Introduction to infant mental health in South Africa. Learn about early interventions, networks, and Babies in Mind workshops for mental health professionals.
This course introduces mental health professionals to infant mental health and the significance of early intervention for developmental outcomes. It explores the aims and benefits of primary infant mental health strategies, South African infant mental health networks and training opportunities, and the foundations of the Babies in Mind workshops. Recent research and psychoanalytic therapeutic approaches are also discussed. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points and suits South African psychologists and therapists interested in early intervention with infants and their families.
This comprehensive webinar offers mental health professionals an introduction to the field of infant mental health, emphasizing the significance of early interventions in promoting optimal developmental outcomes. The session explores the objectives and benefits of primary infant mental health strategies, provides insights into South African infant mental health networks and training opportunities, and delves into the foundational elements of the Babies in Mind workshops. Additionally, the course highlights recent research findings and psychoanalytic therapeutic approaches relevant to infant mental health.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Understand the goals and advantages of primary infant mental health interventions.
Identify key components and methodologies of the Babies in Mind workshops.
Recognize the structure and function of South African infant mental health networks and available training pathways.
Apply recent research findings and psychoanalytic perspectives to clinical practice with infants and their families.
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