This lively, interactive workshop uses the best of the original NCAST video clips of newborns plus newer audiovisual material of older infants, toddlers and parents. Students each receive a comprehensive study guide that includes the evidence base for concepts, summaries of course components and recommendations for ongoing self-reflection and learning.

Knowledge about infants – their states, response patterns and non verbal language – is important for all caregivers of infants and young children, both parents and professionals. It makes an enormous difference in how we relate to babies if we learn to read and respond to their messages about whether they are tired, hungry, excited, happy or confused. This workshop has been designed to give service providers this knowledge and will teach you how to transfer it to expectant and new parents.

Expected outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to

• Describe infant behaviours and states of consciousness
• Apply techniques to modulate infant states
• Recognise and name infant pre-verbal cues
• Recognise strengths and areas that could be improved in mother-child feeding interactions
• Engage parents and use resources to help them learn about and positively interact with their infants..

Who will benefit from this workshop?
Nurses, psychologists, social workers, physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, audiologists, early childhood teachers and researchers who work with young children and their families.

Facilitation
Pam Stilling will facilitate this workshop. See About Pam.

Cost, materials required and catering
The workshop fee of AU$190.00 includes a Study Guide and Parent Handout samples – value AUD50.00 per participant  - as well as additional professional handouts. The fee also includes morning and afternoon teas. Enough time is allowed for you to purchase your own lunch at a deli/bistro across the road or from a 711 store in the same building. Alternatively, if you prefer to bring your own lunch, you can choose to enjoy it either in the training room or in adjacent Fawkner Park.

Reminder. In Australia, self-education expenses are tax deductible.

Registration. Please complete the registration form by clicking the ORDER NOW button above or contact Pam Stilling with any questions or for further information.

Payment options include credit card (via Paypal), cheque, electronic bank transfer, invoice or purchase order. Proceed to payment in on-line registration form and select preferred option.

Parking. Car parking is difficult at this venue and public transport is advised to Tramstop 23 St Kilda Rd.. Limited car parking is available in Queens Lane between Leopold and Arthur Streets. Queens Lane is one-way from Leopold St direction.

Pam Stilling
PH 03 9877 1539 Mobile 0418 560 602
Email: understandingbabies[at]gmail.com
ABN 43 197 488 235