Strength Based Practice: “The strengthbased approach is based on the proposition that the ‘strengths and resources of people and their environments, rather than their problems and pathologies, should be the central focus of the helping process.’” Chapin,R.K. 1995). Social policy development: The strengths perspective. Social Work. 40, 506-514. Parent Partnership Model: “The basic assumption is of two separate and different people agreeing to work respectfully together, attempting to achieve benefit for the parents via the pooling of their different but equally important knowledge and skills.” Davis, H., Day, C. and Bidmead, C. (2002). Working in Partnership with Parents: The Parent Adviser Model. London: The Psychological Corporation. Family-centred Practice:: Familycenteredness characterizes beliefs and practices that treat families with dignity and respect; individualized, flexible, and responsive practices; information sharing so that families can make informed decisions… and the provision and mobilization of resources and supports necessary for families to care for and rear their children in ways that produce optimal child, parent, and family outcomes. Dunst, C. Journal of Special Education. 36(3) 139-148. Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® Attachment Theory: “In simple terms, children learn about themselves and how they can expect the world of people to be through early relationships. As they experience interactions on a minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, day-byday basis, they build up a view of themselves and expectancies of how others will respond. If they are generally responded to in caring, sensitive, consistent and reliable ways, then they develop a view of the world as generally a safe place to be, and people as generally to be trusted to have their best interests at heart. They also develop a view of themselves as loved and lovable, a critical foundation of healthy self acceptance and self esteem.” Rolfe, S. (2004, Spring) Attachment theory: time for a rethink? [Electronic version]. Rattler 71 Retrieved July 8, 2008 from www.armedia.net.au/mediar/rattle71/rat tle71.html The Moon is round, As round can be, Two eyes, a nose, and a mouth, Like me! Our Workshops: Parent-Child Mother Goose® offers a model which uses mutually enjoyable activities (songs, rhymes, finger plays and storytelling) to support attachment and interaction between parents (as well as carers, relatives and staff working with young children) and their infants and young children. These positive relationships are critical for promoting children’s health, wellbeing and achievement outcomes throughout later life; forming a strong foundation for life. The program also enables families to form new friendships and neighbourhood connections, and to obtain information about services in a highly supported manner. The program has several wellresearched principles underpinning its practice:  The session is One hour with parent and child and NO equipment. Staff are engaged subsequently in liaising with families, supporting their connections with Community Services and preparing for the next group.  Families join together with two or three staff to share songs and rhymes. They also share morning or afternoon tea. Whilst the children are minded the parents learn story telling and share stories with each other. Training the Teacher Teacher training combines workshop training with apprenticeship training or practicum experience. Teacher Training Workshops are taught by accredited facilitators who teach participants the principles and methods of the ParentChild Mother Goose Program®. Apprenticeship Training is handson training with an experienced, accredited P-CMGP teacher. Practicum Experience is experience teaching the P-CMGP. Our workshops have been purchased by agencies and organisations across Australia. Contact us to find out more about our training programs. The Australian Regional Office of Parent-Child Mother Goose Program Co-Located with Playgroup Victoria 346 Albert St Brunswick Victoria 3056 Phone : 03 9388 1599 EXT 145 Toll Free Within Victoria : 1800 171 882 EXT 145 FAX : 9380 6733 [email protected]