Working Therapeutically with Infants, Young Children & their Parents

Australia · CEU points & talks · Psychologists

What are the unique emotional and psychological needs of infants, and how can psychologists support parents in meeting them? In this insightful and practical talk, clinical psychologist Jenny Perkel draws on her extensive clinical experience and her book Babies in Mind to explore the foundational psychological experiences of infants and young children.

Focusing on the parent-infant relationship, Perkel outlines how clinicians can intervene early to promote healthy emotional development. She discusses key presenting concerns, common parental challenges, and the importance of understanding the psychological meaning behind infant behaviours. The talk also highlights practical ways to work therapeutically with the parent-infant dyad, fostering secure attachment and healthy relational patterns from the earliest stages of life.

Sections

•     Why early Intervention?
•     Working with Parents
•     Common Presenting Symptoms
•     Intervention

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

• Describe the emotional and psychological needs of infants and young children

• Recognise the importance of early intervention in shaping developmental outcomes

• Identify common psychological presentations in infants and young children

• Understand how parenting styles and the parent-infant relationship impact child development

• Apply relational and therapeutic strategies when working with parent-infant dyads

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