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Title

Infant cry-fuss problems, sleep and perinatal mental health: Masterclasses in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (or the Possums programs)

Dates

04/09/2024 to 09/10/2024

Location

-1

CPD hours

10 Educational activity
2 Performance review
 Culturally safe practice
 Addressing health inequities
 Professionalism
 Ethical practice

MOPS hours

6 MOPS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) hours

Procedural grant

Obstetrics
Online

Curriculum learning areas

Paediatrics (PAED)
Mental health (MH)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G)
Pharmaceuticals (PHARM)

Infant cry-fuss problems, sleep and perinatal mental health: Masterclasses in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (or the Possums programs)

Infant sleep and cry-fuss problems are common presentations, increasing parent risk of postnatal depression. Yet health professionals report feeling inadequately trained to help. These Masterclasses upskill in management of modifiable factors which may contribute to excessive crying, at the same time avoiding overdiagnosis and overtreatment, by applying the NDC 5 domain approach. Participants also learn the steps of the Possums Baby and Toddler Sleep Program, and focused strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Self-Compassion Therapy.

These Masterclasses comprise 12 x CPD hours: 4 hrs of EA (live online) + 2 hrs RP (live online) + a predisposing activity of 1 hour of e-learning. Cost $300. The 6 hrs are offered consecutively Wednesday 7-8 pm AEST on Zoom between 16 August – 20 September 2023 and repeated consecutively between 8 November – 13 December 2023. As long as the whole 6 are completed within these two periods, participants can choose when to attend.

Contact hours:
6.00
Pre/Post hours:
6.00
Total hours:
12.00
 
Total hours includes:
Case study hours:
2.00
 
Pre/Post activity
6 hours of e-learning in total, one hour prior to each of 6 x Live Online hours. Evaluation by Survey Monkey post-course re Learning Outcomes
Learning objectives

 

  1. Explain to parents what the 'dial on the sympathetic nervous system' is, and why this matters
  2. Explain a baby's needs for sensory nourishment and why this is related to both sleep and crying behaviours
  3. Detail 3 steps in each domain of the NDC 5-domain approach to infant cry-fuss problems.
  4. Detail 10 steps in the Possums Baby and Toddler Sleep Program.
  5. Detail 6 strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which can be introduced into your consultations with parents and babies.

 
Assessment information
Evaluation re Learning Outcomes will occur by a Survey Monkey questionnaire at the end of the course.
Additional infomation

Hour 1

7-8 pm AEST 16/8/23; 8/11/23

Steps of the Possums Baby and Toddler Sleep Program. Clinical Demonstration with volunteer patients; flashcards, workbook.

Hour 2

7-8 pm AEST 23/8/23; 15/11/23

Steps of the Possums Baby and Toddler Sleep Program. Clinical Demonstration with volunteer patients; flashcards, workbook.

Hour 3

7-8 pm AEST 30/8/23; 15/11/23

Is it normal for babies to cry a lot in the first few months of life? NDC 5 domain approach to infant cry-fuss problems; use of clinical aid.

Hour 4

7-8 pm AEST 6/9/23; 29/11/23

NDC 5 domain approach to infant cry-fuss problems. Clinical demonstration with volunteer patients. Workbook.

Hour 5

7-8 pm AEST 13/9/23; 6/12/23

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Self-compassion Therapy in the perinatal period. Presentation, group discussion, flashcards, workbook.

Hour 6

7-8 pm AEST 20/9/23; 13/12/23

Group discussions: sleep, cry-fuss problems, infant sensory-motor needs, parent mood. Flashcards, workbook.

 

Provider Information

Provider

Pamela Douglas Consulting Pty Ltd

Contact

Mrs Cathryn Proberts

Phone

61 0410968365

Email

education@pameladouglas.com.au

Registration link

https://ndcinstitute.com.au