AAIMH SA Event
Introducing the Maternal Looking Guide (MLG): A Clinical Tool for Early Assessment and Decision-Making about the Mother Infant Relationship
Back by popular demand!
ABOUT THE TRAINING
The Maternal Looking Guide (MLG) identifies and addresses a
real-world problem – that mothers and babies can miss one another when they first meet in that precious time post birth – and that this can
have long term health and wellbeing implications. Using gaze to identify those dyads who will most benefit from immediate increased
support, the MLG assists perinatal workers to sensitively respond at this critical developmental juncture for baby and mother and assists
organisations to allocate scarce resources to those who most need them. In this training, participants will learn how to use the Maternal
Looking Guide. There will be lots of opportunities for practice and reflection. It is essential that you attend the full day of
training.
DATE: Friday 10th October 2025
TIME: 9.30am - 4.30pm
VENUE: Adelaide Pavilion Veale Gardens (corner South Terrace &
Peacock Rd), Adelaide
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Registrations close Friday 3rd October 2025. Numbers strictly limited to 30 people
THE PRESENTER
Patricia
O’Rourke PhD
is a Child Psychotherapist and Psychodramatist. She has special interests in preventative work with infants and their families, child
protection, reflective supervision and group work training and is a consultant, trainer and supervisor in private practice. Patricia is a
Senior Lecturer with the Paediatric Mental Health Training Unit, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide and a staff member with
Psychodrama Australia. She is an Associate Editor of WAIMH Perspectives in Infant Mental Health. Patricia developed the Maternal Looking
Guide as part of her PhD.
Infant Mental Health Competencies Areas of Expertise
Infant/very young
child development and behaviour; relationship focused practice; attachment, separation, trauma, grief & loss; service delivery systems;
observation and listening; screening and assessment; analysing information: contemplation, professional/personal development.
For enquiries about the training, contact Sally Watson sapresident@aaimh.org.au
