Peep Antenatal Training (online)
Use the Peep Antenatal Programme in your perinatal work with parents, to support parent–child bonding and attachment, and positive outcomes for children.
Description
Aims
Practitioners will develop their understanding, confidence and skills in:
- enhancing parents’ ability to think about and bond with their baby and tune into their feelings before and after the birth (reflective functioning), creating a strong base from which the baby can explore the world,
- developing and supporting secure parent-infant attachment relationships, leading to better outcomes for the child in terms of their cognitive development, the relationships they build and their resilience to cope if life gets tough.
The training was developed with the University of Warwick Medical School, and includes online access to our Peep Antenatal Programme. It can be used to complement other practical antenatal information or support that you offer expectant parents. The Programme is not for expectant parents with complex problems, unless they have additional specialist support.
Feedback:
'Thank you for a wonderful, insightful and thought-provoking day, and providing me with the confidence as well as the skills and enthusiasm to share the knowledge with expectant parents.' Marian, Public health nurse (child health), Cork
'Fantastic antenatal training, felt so engaged online, love how the facilitator engaged everyone and kept the flow going.' Elaine, Project worker, Tusla
‘I found this really useful to learn how to deliver a perinatal programme that focuses in on key aspects and in a parent-friendly/ baby-friendly way. A great learning experience – it gave me a structured framework to use which is evidence-based but also flexible in the delivery of it.’ Tracey, Clinical Psychologist
‘This Peep Antenatal training was really helpful – easy to follow, great structure and resources etc. All the information is there for you.’ Lorren, EY family and child development practitioner, Knowsley
Prerequisites
Entry requirements to attend the training and use the Peep Antenatal Programme:
- Experienced in working with families with young children
- Qualified at level 3+ England, Wales & N Ireland | level 6+ Scotland | level 5+ Republic of Ireland
- Access to regular supervision supporting Peep Antenatal Programme delivery. (Supervision should provide a safe and supportive opportunity for practitioners to: identify instances where referral to other services may be required, reflect on their practice and how they and parents(-to-be) feel about the sessions, talk through challenges, share good practice, critically assess and adjust how the programme's core ideas are working.)