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

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

KFH-PKE

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 actually...

…A child- and family-centred approach when working with parents with mental health problems?

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.

KFH-PKE at a glance

Study programmeInfo
Short description:KFH-PKE
Academic degree:Certificate from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences (certificate)
Standard period of study / scope of services: Semester / ECTS points i
  • Realisation in blocks, 6 days
Teaching language:German
Form of study:
Study start:

Depending on enquiry

Pre-internship:

not required

Application period
Start of the winter semester:

ongoing possible

Application period
Start of the summer semester:
Admission restriction:

max. 15 participants

Admission requirements:
  • Qualified social science, therapeutic or medical professional qualification
  • At least 1 year of professional experience in relevant areas
Tuition fees:

We would be happy to provide you with a customised offer.

What to expect during your studies...

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.

Why you should study a child- and family-centred approach to working with parents with mental health conditions at the HSN:

  • Practice-orientated trainingThe course offers practical training through lectures, video analyses and reflection, which enables direct application in the professional field.
  • Flexible course structureThe modules are flexible and can be carried out as in-house training or on the campus of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
  • ExpertiseBenefit from lecturers with extensive experience in working with mentally ill parents and their families.

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