Course GPPM01

GRANPARENTS AND THEIR ROLE IN PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

This eCourse is for Practitioners who work with families during the perinatal period and examines the roles and needs of grandparents, to be both supportive and supported when one of their children is suffering from a perinatal mental health illness or disorder. This is facilitated by Jane Honikman

This course has been Certified by Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

AIMS OF THE COURSE

To understand the role of grandparents in the perinatal period
To discuss the changes in roles and recognition
To understand the traditional and cultural nuances of families
To understand the support network grandparents require
To help the family achieve optimum support from each other
To explore ways in which grandparents can be accessed
To understand the barriers and challenges
To examine current practice and how it may change or be improved

COURSE CONTENT

Understanding the historical role of grandparents
Exploring the role of grandparents in different cultures
Discussion on how the modern family has changed
Understanding the different roles of the nuclear and extended family
Exploring inclusivity and diversity
Specifying the particular needs of grandparents
Signposting grandparents