Impacting Reflective Function of Parents with Young Children through a Mentalization-Based Approach -  2024 Fall Webinar Series

Professionals interacting with parents of infants and young children have a unique window of opportunity to make a difference shortly before or after the birth of a child. We can have a positive impact on reflective function, mental health, and attachment quality through a mentalization-based, reflective demeanor and approach. By interacting from a reflective, mentalizing state, we can help parents move toward earned security and greater reflective capacity. Professionals will gain skills for overcoming obstacles to effective interactions with parents.

In this session, we will:

1. Describe the characteristics of the mentalizing and reflective approach when interacting with struggling families.
2. Identify common relationship obstacles when interacting with parents with low reflective function.
3. Give examples of effective corrective responses to parents’ negative perceptions regarding their young children.

This event is directed toward professionals who may interact with parents of young children in any capacity.

Continuing Education: Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, agenda, and handouts, which can be used for submitting and requesting CE credit on their own.