15/08/2011 - Submitted by: Hohenstein Rena
his conference addresses how services need to work on behalf of both parent and child in order to manage the impact on the child, whilst supporting the parent. A number of aspects will be considered: * emotional, physical and sociological impacts on children * how new parents are being supported through various initiatives * what family-sensitive services look like * the importance of joining up adult and children’s’ safeguarding and protection and some illustrative practical case studies * how to help children come to terms with their parent’s mental ill health and a consideration of some of the factors that can trigger problems.