Infant-Parent Training Institute:
Infant Observation Seminar
Course Description:
The Infant Observation Course helps to prepare professionals for working with infants, parents and families. The course includes: Weekly two hour small group seminar, weekly one hour observations of an infant- parent dyad, written observations, and readings on aspects of infant observation, development and parent-infant interaction. The course meets weekly from Sept-June. Please see the FAQs for more information.
Date and Time:
Section A: Fridays 1:30 - 3:30pm
Section B: TBA Classes are small, maximum of 5 students / time and day are planned based on the schedule of students who apply
Students:
Infant Observation provides a rich experience for professions across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Our students have included: social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, early childhood educators, nurses, occupational and physical therapists and Early Intervention Specialists.
The Experience of Infant Observation:
Observing infants over time in their family setting forms the foundation for understanding early development and the parent-child relationship. In addition, the experience of close observation builds awareness of the observer’s internal experiences and responses, a critical base for therapeutic work. Formal training in infant observation has long played a role in the training of psychotherapy professionals and child development specialists.
Observers become sensitized to intricate aspects of infant behavior and parent-infant interaction. The natural and inevitable feelings aroused by infant observation are shared and explored within the supportive small group. This allows for multiple perspectives and expands the view of the one observer. Group process provides another level of understanding, as group interactions sometimes parallel interactions observed between mothers and infants.
Application Information:
Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews may be required.
The tuition for the course is $1,800. CEU's for some disciplines will be available.
