Following a number of requests, we are thrilled to announce a further opportunity to train as an Infant Mental Health Champion with a leading expert in the field – Dr Angela Underdown. Underpinning the mental health and wellbeing of babies remains a huge public health priority and a key aspect of health visiting practice.

Our two-day Champions programme equips you to support colleagues to think about transitions to parenthood, building relationships (parental bonding, infant attachment and contingent responses to infant initiatives), infant observation and “baby states”, and using parallel process to model the principles of attunement.

Dates: Monday 7  and Tuesday 8 November 2016

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Fees (no VAT payable)
  • £275 for two-day course (early bird £250)
  • includes Trainer pack resources but excludes accommodation

Book before 30 September 2016 to take advantage of our early bird rate.  Places are limited and on a first come, first served basis.  Book now!!

Contact [email protected] to book your place.

Don’t take our word for it – see our feedback!

“Gives me the opportunity to help parents to better understand their baby’s needs and how to respond appropriately. Very useful.”

“This is an excellent course – really well planned and delivered using a variety of interesting, appropriate teaching methods. I feel it has extended my knowledge and provided relevant, practical ways of applying theory to practice. I am keen to share my learning with my colleagues, thank you.”

“Great opportunity to reflect on current practice and to learn new skills, knowledge and theories/ research.”

“The pack is excellent and I feel confident to use it for training immediately.”

Contact [email protected] now to book your place.

How fitting that last week saw the start of the national roll out of the iHV Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions training during the national childhood obesity week (4-10 July 2016) in Sheffield.

The new Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions from Sheffield

The new Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions from Sheffield

Congratulations to our new Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions who completed the training last week.  We look forward to hearing about your local roll out as you cascade and share your new knowledge with your colleagues.

The next Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions training will be at Birmingham City University this week and UCLAN on28/29 July.  There are more dates around the UK see Healthy Weight Healthy Nutrition training page for further details.

The HWHN Champions training is aimed at HVs who have an interest in the subject and who are willing to become HWHN Champions and cascade this training to other HVs within their organisations.

Sara Patience talking about fussy eating on the iHV Health Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions training in Sheffield

Sara Patience talking about fussy eating on the iHV Health Weight Healthy Nutrition Champions training in Sheffield

This flexible training, written by Dr Helen Crawley a dietician and registered public health nutritionist, is designed to complement the work of HENRY and and provides a comprehensive overview of current research evidence policy drivers. It builds on existing health visiting skills and will enable practitioners to consolidate their existing knowledge and competencies and share and learn alongside like minded colleagues.

Group work at Sheffield Healthy Weight Health Nutrition Champions training

Group work at Sheffield Healthy Weight Health Nutrition Champions training

The training is led by Sara Patience, an experienced health visitor, who is also a registered nutritionist and author. Maggie Fisher an iHV Fellow and professional development officer and trainer with the iHV is supporting Sara with this training.

Creative and innovative ideas shared

Creative and innovative ideas shared

Don’t delay – book today to secure your special early bird prices on our outstanding Sleep Masterclass on Tuesday 15 March 2016

Join us for our outstanding Sleep Masterclass with sleep specialist HV Maggie Fisher.

Taking in place in London on 15 March 2016, this is a one day masterclass for experienced health visitors and skill mix.

Learn how to support parents in 2016 with addressing complex sleep issues using the Compassionate Mind approach.

The masterclass includes feeding issues and sleep, circadian rhythm disorders (late settlers/ early risers), rhythmic movement disorders (head-banging), deep sleep disturbances (night terrors).

Cost:  iHV Members Early bird £175 (Usually £200)

iHV Non-members Early bird £195 (usually £250)

Secure your early bird price on this great sleep masterclass by booking your place now:

Baby sleeping on back in pink sleepsuit

 

Gain new skills for 2016!

New training for the New Year – Join us for our outstanding Sleep Masterclass with sleep specialist HV Maggie Fisher.  Taking in place in London on 15 March 2016, this is a one day masterclass for experienced health visitors and skill mix.

Learn how to support parents in 2016 with addressing complex sleep issues using the Compassionate Mind approach.

The masterclass includes feeding issues and sleep, circadian rhythm disorders (late settlers/ early risers), rhythmic movement disorders (head-banging), deep sleep disturbances (night terrors).

Interested?  Then book your place now:

Baby sleeping on back in pink sleepsuit