New e-learning course for professionals: Support parenting and child wellbeing when there's mental illness

26 September 2014 Connect

Produced by Children of Parents with a Mental Illness, ‘Let’s Talk About Children’ is a brief, evidence-based method that trains professionals to have a structured discussion with parents who experience mental illness (or mental health problems) about parenting and their child's needs.

It aims to make this conversation a routine part of the alliance between parents and professionals where they can explore the wellbeing and development of children and how their parent's mental illness is understood by them.

Who is it for?

Professionals in adult mental health settings, primary health care, non-government organisations, child mental health and child and youth services.

Why take the course?

It's FREE.
It supports healthy parent-child relationships, promoting protective factors for the child’s wellbeing.
The method is evidence-based, with demonstrated outcomes for parents, children and families.
It improves understanding of issues facing parents when they have a mental illness.
It can be integrated into the recovery model.
It's professionally endorsed so that you can acquire Continuing Professional Development (CPD points).

Visit COPMI's website to find out more.