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Child- and family-centred approach in working with mentally ill parents

Deepen your skills in working with mentally ill parents and learn how to implement a child- and family-centred perspective in your practice.

What is a child- and family-centred approach when working with mentally ill parents?

The course provides a child- and family-centred perspective when working with mentally ill parents. The aim is to provide professionals with concepts and action strategies that enable them to better support mentally ill parents and their children and promote secure attachment development.

Fields of work

Graduates of the certificate course "Child- and family-centred approach in working with mentally ill parents" are qualified to work in clinical facilities, counselling centres, early intervention centres, curative education centres and family centres. They can advise (multi-)professional teams and provide targeted support for work with mentally ill parents and their children.

The certificate course "Child- and family-centred approach in working with mentally ill parents" expands the expertise of professionals working in the inpatient and outpatient care of mentally ill parents. The course focuses not only on the treatment of the parent's mental illness, but also emphasises the perspective of the child and the family. This broader perspective enables professionals to strengthen parents in their self-awareness and bonding skills while keeping the child's needs in mind. Participants learn how to apply their specialist knowledge to individual problem-solving while taking different standards of judgement into account.

At a glance

Certificate courseInfo
Conclusion:Certificate from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Duration:
Teaching language:German
Format:Attendance, continuing education, certificate programme
Course start:

Depending on enquiry

Prerequisites:

not required

Registration period:

ongoing possible

Admission restriction:

max. 15 participants

General admission requirements:
  • Qualified social science, therapeutic or medical professional qualification
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in relevant areas
Course fees:We would be happy to provide you with a customised offer.

The course comprises a total of 6 modules, which are carried out in an application-oriented concept through lecture, video analysis, reflection and interaction. Topics include

  • In-depth knowledge of child welfare, attachment theories and possible impairments
  • Critical consideration of complex situations when working with families
  • Development and application of interaction programmes and (educational) concepts

The certificate course is aimed at professionals with social science, therapeutic or medical training who work with mentally ill parents and their families. Suitable for social workers, nurses, educators, psychologists, doctors and therapists.

Certificate from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences you can expect Manageable groups, personal support and a strong practical orientation. During your studies, you will gain valuable experience in internships and learn how teaching really works. The close cooperation with the University of Erfurt provides you with a clear and consistent path to becoming a teacher.

Modern learning conditions, short distances and a family atmosphere make studying in Nordhausen particularly attractive - an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to pass on knowledge and inspire young people for STEM subjects.

Graduates are able to lead or advise professional teams focussing on working with mentally ill parents and their families. They can develop and implement new concepts and interventions to improve support for affected families.