OPEN FOR BOOKINGS: Infant Mental Health Conference 2022

4th March 2022

We are delighted to be hosting our fourth annual PIMH Conference. This year’s event will focus on Infant Mental Health and is taking place on Wednesday 15 June as part of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week where the overall theme of the week is understanding early trauma.

Our conference is based on the Japanese concept of ‘Kintsugi’ where broken or damaged ceramics are not neglected or discarded but, instead, attract attention and respect and are repaired with meticulous care. Cracks and breaks are infused with precious gold lacquer, rendering the original fault lines strong and beautiful. Every time we see a piece of Kintsugi we know that there is a story behind it, that someone has cared enough about it to have it mended.

We will apply the Kintsugi metaphor to understanding early trauma; how the cracks and breaks occur, the artistry available for repair, and the stories behind the gold veins. We have a wonderful line-up of highly respected speakers to lead us through this journey, including:

• Alan Stein, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Oxford
• Tessa Baradon, Consultant Parent-Infant Psychotherapist
• Sally Hogg, Head of Policy and Communications at Parent-Infant Foundation
• Paul Ramchandani, LEGO Professor of Play in Education, Development and Learning at University of Cambridge

 

There will be opportunities to hear of award-winning innovations, contribute to discussions, be updated about policy development, and reflect on how health visiting, as part of the wider family mental health and wellbeing systems, can contribute to promoting good infant mental health. Please do come and join us for what promises to be a challenging but inspirational event.

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