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 course | Info |
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| Conclusion: | Certificate from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences |
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| 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 |
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| 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
- 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.
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.
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of professional qualifications or degrees
Get a basic overview of financing and funding options for further training here:
- Information on further education funding (DGWF brochure)
- Funding opportunities for adult education (Recommendations from students)
- Further information is available, for example, at test.de, study-accompanying-jobs.de, study.com, vlh.de
- One In-depth research to the programmes enables the Funding search of the German Education Server for further education courses. Here you can find offers for Promotion of further training and legal regulations on further training.
- You will also find information about the Funding opportunities nationwide (D)and the Country-specific funding opportunities of the federal states*, such as the Educational Leave Act (Bildungsurlaubs-/Bildungsfreistellungsgesetz).
Foundation for the promotion of talented young people in vocational training
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research offers a direct funding option via the Foundation for the promotion of talented young people in vocational training. All related information can be found at: www.sbb-stipendien.de
Advancement scholarship - the study grant for experienced professionals
Current is the Online application for the Advancement scholarship - the study grant for experienced professionals possible again.
Prospective and current students can until Monday, 9 June 2025 apply for an advancement scholarship. The Scholarship programme of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research supports skilled workers with vocational training and several years of practical experience in their first academic degree programme.
Detailed information on the advancement scholarship
Financial and non-material support
For a Full-time study programme scholarship holders receive 992 euros per month plus 80 euros book allowance (i.e. a total of 1,072 euros) and 3,045 euros per calendar year for part-time study. The benefits are a lump sum and independent of income.
In addition, there is an extensive non-material supportThe scholarship holders can take part in numerous seminars on various topics. In addition, there are regional groups on site and a digital network through which they can network and exchange ideas with each other.applications are possible before the start of the programme and until the end of the second semester. There is no age limit for applications.
Information material and application counselling
If you have any questions about your application, our application counselling team will be happy to assist you. Our colleagues can be contacted by e-mail () or by telephone on 0228 / 62931 -43 or -51.
In addition, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in cooperation with the employment agencies, offers a digital training guides to.
In some cases, employers contribute to the costs of a continuing education Master's degree programme / certificate programme / continuing education course. These in turn have the opportunity to Company-specific subsidies to obtain. When talking to your employer, please feel free to refer to the Employer service of the employment agency.
Costs for further training can, for example, be recognised as income-related expenses, tax deductible be made. You can obtain advice on this from the tax office.
We would be delighted if this compilation helps you to find a suitable funding opportunity for your further academic education at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
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