What role do YOU play in your children's emotional development and mental wellbeing?
To what extent do your actions influence your child now, and in the long term? How do you know if they need support, and where can you access help?
Understanding and supporting your child's mental health is JUST AS IMPORTANT as knowing how to respond to physical emergencies.
As a parent, you are uniquely positioned to notice early signs of mental health challenges and provide vital initial support during critical moments in your child's development. Designed and delivered in collaboration with Richmond Foundation, Supporting Your Child's Mental Health is a course that helps you understand and safeguard your child's emotional and mental wellbeing.
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DEBORAH FRANCALANZA
Deborah Francalanza brings her extensive expertise in child psychology and mental health to this course.
As a Forensic Psychology Practitioner and service manager at the Kids In Development (KIDs) programme at Richmond Foundation, she has over 7 years of experience working with children exhibiting challenging behaviours.
Her academic credentials include a Master's in Forensic Psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Studies, complemented by her role as a part-time lecturer at the University of Malta. Deborah forms part of one of ACAMH Malta's subcommittees and for 3 years she served on the executive council of the Malta Chamber of Psychologists.
Our comprehensive program is delivered as one intensive class-based session.
Here's what's covered during the Supporting Your Child's Mental Health course:
Early Development (prenatal to early childhood)
- How your child develops from a biological, psychological and social perspective
- The impact of maternal health on fetal development
- Brain development in infancy and toddlerhood
- Understanding attachment theory and its importance
- Building strong emotional foundations
- Looking inwards - parents recognising and resolving their own traumas
Growing Years (middle childhood to adolescence)
- Identity development and self-concept
- Common mental health challenges including anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, challenging behaviour, self-harm and suicide prevention
- Practical strategies for supporting your child
- When, how and where to seek professional help in Malta
Why is this course ESSENTIAL?
Mental health challenges can emerge at any stage of childhood and adolescence. Just as you would want to know how to respond to a physical injuries, understanding how to recognise and respond to mental health concerns is a vital parenting skill.
This course empowers you with the knowledge + confidence to:
Recognise early warning signs of mental health challenges at different ages
Understand the crucial links between nature and nurture in your child's development
Support your child's emotional wellbeing from pregnancy through adolescence
Respond appropriately to mental health crises, and understand how to make use of locally-available support services
NEXT COURSE DATE:
29th March 2025 09:00 - 13:00*
LOCATION:
MyMama Hub, 21st September Avenue, Naxxar
*MyMama reserves the right to postpone the course should the minimum number of applicants not be reached.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH
€95 single pass / €180 couple pass
incl. VAT
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