“Talking about Children” approach training, 11 January – 8 March 2027

“Talking about Children” is a parenting-strengthening approach that prevents everyday difficulties from becoming problems, and reduces the difficulties children face in their mental health. Developed in Finland on an evidence-based basis, it aims to offer mental health support to families so that everyday obstacles do not turn into problems. An essential part of “Talking about Children” is a conversation that supports parents and children. The conversation builds understanding of how the child is doing, how growing together goes, and how to cope with changes together.

Before buying a ticket, we recommend completing the short e-learning introduction to “Talking about Children” (about one hour).

Goal of the training: the participant understands the basics and methodology of “Talking about Children” and can use the approach in their work with families.

Target group: teachers and specialists working with children and families in education, social work and healthcare.

Group size: 18–20 participants

Document awarded: certificate

Language: Estonian

Training scope: 18 hours of classroom work, plus independent work (using the RL method with families and case descriptions, 10 hours). Total scope: 28 hours.

Training schedule, 11 January – 8 March 2027:

11 January, 10:00–17:00: first training day, Peaasi.ee training room (Maneeži 3)

19 January, 9:00–11:00: second training day, on Zoom

1 March, 9:00–11:00: supervision, on Zoom

2 March, 9:00–11:00: supervision, on Zoom

8 March, 10:00–17:00: third training day, Peaasi.ee training room (Maneeži 3)

Conditions for completing the training:

Between the training days and after the course, participants practise the “Talking about Children” approach. To complete the training you must:

* attend all training days from start to finish

* carry out at least two “Talking about Children” processes with different families

* submit a short written summary of two cases

* take part in two or three supervision sessions on the method, including presenting one of your own cases there

Trainer: Anna Nõmmik, “Talking about Children” trainer at Peaasi.ee

Training price: €249 per participant.

The training goes ahead once the group is full!

Tickets can be bought until the group is full.

If the group does not fill, we will refund the ticket money in full.

Further information: the training is organised by the non-profit association MTÜ Peaasjad.