The Solihull Approach is a framework to support clinical practice. A world recognised relational approach to optimising relationships. Now offered across the life span, from pregnancy to adolescence, management to clinical supervision. As a scaffolding to thinking, it is limitless in it’s application.
Originally created in the UK, it is referred to in the most recent ‘MERTIL’ (Victorian maternal and child health nurses) training developed and delivered by Deakin University and the Royal Women’s Hospital. It was included to support the aim of protecting our children from the enduring effects of early relational trauma.
World-renowned UK model
The Solihull Approach supports effective and sensitive interactions by modelling and teaching emotional containment and reciprocity. It aims to increase emotional health and well-being through both practitioner and parent/teacher/frontline worker and managers.
In the UK the majority of health visitors are now trained, as are many midwives, social workers and child & family practitioners. Whole schools have also been trained, as well as some within the police forces, fire brigades, adult mental health and even most recently, football coaches and managers – emotional health is not restricted to one section of the community.
Supported by research
This research-based training has undergone a number of studies and reviews.
The evidence based Solihull Approach incorporates infant mental health, neurodevelopmental and psychotherapeutic concepts to increase the emotional health and well being for those working with others within the workplace or community. T
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Training
Courses available in Australia
2 day Foundation Training - learn the fundamental principles of the Solihull Approach and how to put them into practice.
1 day Parent Group Facilitator Training - get the skills to run specific group sessions with parents, tailored to your profession.
1 day Refresher Course - consolidate your knowledge from previous training and build on your experiences so far.
1 day Train-The-Trainer Training - skills you to train others in the Solihull Approach (Contact us for more details)
2 day Management Training - a theoretical framework to support managers to mobilise clarity of thought and empower others. A relational based approach to enhancing workplace relationships.
Specialist courses
2 day Foster Care Training
Whole School Training (1 full day + twilight sessions)
Clinical Supervision, Management and more. Contact us for details