PAIR Level 1 Training Course (CPD Acreddited)

PAIR Level 1 Training Course (CPD Acreddited)

Join our Parent and Infant Relationship (PAIR) Level 1 Training Course to boost your skills and earn CPD accreditation online!

By DorPIP

Date and time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:00 - 08:30 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

PAIR Level 1 Training Course (CPD Accredited)

Welcome to our online training course designed for professionals looking to enhance their skills in Parent and Infant Relationships (PAIR). This CPD-accredited course will provide you with the foundational knowledge in order for you to effectively apply parent-infant relationship-focused principles in your work.

Join us for a comprehensive program that covers areas such as identifying stressors and risks to the caregiving relationship, applying attachment theory in practice, and how to hold the infant's mental health and well-being in mind when you are working with families. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through interactive sessions and practical exercises to help you master the key elements that influence the Parent and Infant Relationship.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate, showcasing your commitment to professional development. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your skills and make a positive impact in your professional role working within families.

Route to PAIR CPD Accreditaton


Ticket Purchase - Includes access to an exclusive course webpage, with suggested reading

Pre-course module – self guided; time to complete estimated 20 minutes.

AM - Part 1 Mandatory training – Infant Mental Health knowledge and skills

PM - Part 2 Personal and Professional development – Attachment theory in practice

Post course self-assessment – self-guided, time to complete estimated 20 minutes.

What do past participants say about the PAIR Training Course?


Health Visitors and Midwives from NHS Solent Trust “I would absolutely reccomend DorPIP for IMH training. The video materials in the course were invaluable and really make you think! The registration process was easy and straightforward.”

Barnardos Charity “The Level 1 course was Interesting and Educative - Great Facilitators and very happy with the way they taught the course. I loved meeting other people and sharing our experiences of parent infant relationships we have seen.”

Coventry Council Family Hub Staff “I loved being able to listen to and share my professional experiences with others, I am now very confident in talking with families that enter the hub needing support.”

Frequently asked questions

Who is the PAIR Training Course designed for, and what does it offer?

Our PAIR Training Course is designed for all staff or volunteers working with infants and their parents or caregivers, from pregnancy through the second year of life. This CPD accredited training ensures everyone is on the same page, putting infants as the heart of your work.

How does the PAIR Training align with professional standards in infant mental health?

Our IMHC Training supports skills identified in the Association for Infant Mental Health (AiMH) UK Infant Mental Health Competency Framework.

How do the trainers tailor the course to meet the needs of different professionals?

The highly trained and experienced facilitators are skilled at adapting the course to the appropriate level (varying theoretical content, depth of discussion, and therapeutic techniques) to ensure that all practitioners benefit.

What certification do practitioners receive upon completing the course?

All practitioners who complete the course in full are issued with a CPD certificate for 7 hours CPD.

What theoretical frameworks and interventions does the course build upon?

The course build on concepts and skills embedded within psychodynamic therapeutic work, mentalization-based therapy and interventions such as the Solihull Approach (Douglas, H. & Ginty, M. 2001), Watch, Wait and Wonder (Muir, E. 1992), the Tavistock Clinic approach: Watch Me Play! (2020)

Organised by

DorPIP are a Community Parent-Infant Relationship Service based in Dorset. Our services cover support for parents and infants, and support for Professionals within the early years.