The early relationship between caregiver and infant is the prototype of future relationships and mental well-being. Assisting parents in understanding the baby, toddler and young child’s needs, communication and behaviour provides the foundation for mental health later in life.
Possible presenting problems:
- Post-natal depression
- Struggling to adapt to changed life circumstances
- Loss of life-style preceding children
- Fretful baby
- Eating difficulties
- Sleeping difficulties
- Separation anxiety
- Anger and aggression
- Adjustment to nursery school
- Socially appropriate behaviour
