Infant Mental Health Staff Event Cork & Kerry

Infant Mental Health Staff Event Cork & Kerry

Join us for a 'Brag & Steal' Infant Mental Health staff event to raise awareness, learn and share ideas about infant mental health!

Date and time

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00 - 13:00 GMT+1

Location

Castle Hotel Macroom

Main Street Macroom Ireland

Agenda

9:30 AM

09.30AM REGISTRATION, Tea & Coffee available on arrival


Funding is provided from HSE Cork & Kerry Child Health Governance Group.

10:00 AM

10AM Welcome and a talk on An Introduction to Infant Mental Health

Ella Lovett, Principal Clinical Psychologist


Welcome address from The Cork Kerry IMH Working group followed by a talk on Infant mental health, what is it and why does it matter? Delivered by HSE Psychology

Observing & responding to struggles in the parent-infant relationship

Catherine Maguire


Translating theory into practice for all staff working with babies, toddlers, new parents and families. A talk delivered by Catherine Maguire, Senior Clinical Psychologist & Infant Mental Health Spec...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11.00 AM BREAK & BROWSE, Refreshments available and Browse IMH Stands


Browse the Brag & Steal IMH stands; steal resources and ideas from exhibitors bragging about local IMH resources and services in Cork and Kerry.

Overview of IMH support on offer to families in Cork & Kerry


Parenting Programmes, Family Resource Centres, Lets Grow Together

Launch of Cork Kerry Infant Mental Health Resource for Staff & for Parents


The regional Cork Kerry Infant Mental Health Working Group are proud to launch a dedicated eBook for staff and eBook for parents which are packed with local information on supports for families and s...

About this event

  • 3 hours

Welcome to the Infant Mental Health Event Cork & Kerry! Running during Infant Mental Health (IMH) Awareness week 10-16 June, Join us at the Castle Hotel Macroom on Tuesday 11 June for a morning filled with insightful talks, interactive stands, and networking opportunities. This in-person staff event aims to raise awareness about the importance of nurturing infant mental health and providing support to families in Cork & Kerry. Staff working with infants, children and families can learn about IMH and what is available for families in the region. Come be a part of this meaningful event and help make a difference in the lives of our youngest community members. We look forward to seeing you there!

Complimentary refreshments are provided.

This event is collaboratively arranged by members of the Cork Kerry Infant Mental Health Working Group including partners in the HSE Community Healthcare and CUMH, CYPSC, Cork City Childcare, Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate, TUSLA, I-AIMH, and Community and Voluntary Organisations.

Funding is provided from HSE Cork & Kerry Child Health Governance Group.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

Give yourself plenty time to find parking, The Hotel has free parking at the rear of the hotel and when this is full parking is available at nearby Supervalu (2hr free)

Is the room accessible for wheelchair users and buggies?

Yes there is ramp access from the hotel car park at the rear of the hotel to the conference room

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