The Solihull Approach is an evidence-based programme supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and their parents/carers. Its aim is to support parents to create a safe, secure, emotionally attuned relationship with their child which will aid healthy brain development, having long term positive impact upon the child’s emotional wellbeing, mental health and ability to form healthy relationships.
London Borough of Hackney is offering fully funded places to all professionals working with families who live in the borough and are pregnant or raising children aged 0-2 years old.
Solihull Foundation Course
This 2-day course will support your practice by providing:
- A grounding in the 3 tenants of the approach – Containment, Reciprocity and Behaviour Management
- An introduction to infant, early childhood and adolescent brain development
- An understanding behaviour as a communication
- An understanding of development milestones
- An understanding of the impact Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Access to Solihull resources for your professional use for three years after course completion
Train the trainer Training and facilitator workshops
If you are interested in facilitating the Foundation or Parent workshops, you can sign up for the following:
- Foundation Train‑the‑Trainer (TTT):
A one‑day course that gives you the skills to facilitate the Foundation workshop in your area. - Parent Facilitator Workshops:
These will enable you to deliver our Togetherness parent workshops: Understanding Your Baby and Understanding Your Child.
Both courses are free. However, to take part you must:
- Have completed and received your certificate for the two‑day Foundation course.
- Be willing and available to deliver either the Foundation or Parent workshops.
- Complete the specific courses you wish to facilitate.