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Foundation Course

Helping parents raise emotionally healthy infants

How to explain bonding and brain development to parents

This very popular course equips you to explain bonding and brain development 1-2-1 to parents in a simple but memorable way.  You will learn the underpinning knowledge and GroBrain methodology, and practise using the resources so you feel confident.

Who is the training for?
Health visitors, midwives, parent practitioners, children’s centre staff, nursery nurses, family support workers and anyone wishing to promote infant mental health.

Course details

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Training course outcomes 
By the end of the course participants should be able to: 
  • Explain the three parts of the brain and their functions 
  • Explain how parents ‘wire up’ their baby’s brain
  • Explain how the stress response is set in the early years 
  • Analyse different attachment types across the age span
  • Describe and model how to attune to babies’ needs and wants 
  • Gain some practical tips for engaging with vulnerable parents
'A great mix of theory and practical throughout both days. I was fascinated to learn about the brain and to realise that a lot of my practical work experience is covering some of these issues and now I know why!'
​Attendee on Foundation Day

Resource Pack

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Every trainee gets a copy of this Resource Pack
  • Full training notes
  • Illustrated booklet of key messages:  'How parents wire up their baby's brain'
  • Our very popular conceptualised model of the brain 
  • Visual aid on lifestyle choices in pregnancy
  • Visual aid to explain attachment​
To view a sample of these resource click below.
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how_parents_wire_up_babys_brain_sample.pdf
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Current Open Access Course available


BASINGSTOKE  Tuesday 5th June  2018
For more info contact info@grobrain.com
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To find out more or discuss the training needs for your organisation, contact us at info@grobrain.com or via Contact Page


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Insight Parenting Ltd/Grobrain
PO Box 6867 l Basingstoke l RG24 4RF l UK
Private company registered in England and Wales No 6972645
Contact   info@grobrain.com

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  • About
    • The Science
  • COURSES
    • Foundation Course
    • Facilitator Course
    • Online Course
    • Baby Course
    • Antenatal course
    • Foster Carers
  • Shop
    • EY BONDING KIT
  • Case Studies
  • Helpful Links
  • Contact
    • Evaluation
  • Blog
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