Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK): In the first 1000 days is a mindful, respectful and reflective program that enables expectant and new parents to go on their own parenting journey in a non-judgemental safe space. BUGK: In the first 1000 days promotes positive and nurturing relationships between all adults involved in the pregnancy and care of the new baby/young child.

This training provides participants with the opportunity to focus on developing their knowledge and skills to support parents during the pre-natal period and first two years of their child's life - the first thousand days.

Please note that the prerequisite for this training is successful completion of Bringing Up Great Kids: Facilitator training.

BUGK: In the first 1000 days builds on the principles of the foundational BUGK program focussing on being reflective, respectful and mindful when working with parents.

Participants will have new knowledge about brain development in the unborn baby and how the brain keeps developing after birth in connection with the adults caring for the baby and young child.

Participants will be able to support expectant parents to connect with each other and their unborn and new baby through different ways, including communication both verbally and through touch.

Participants will have a more comprehensive understanding of the changes and needs of infants in the first 1000 days and be able to incorporate this knowledge into everyday practice.

About the facilitator

This training is delivered by experienced professional trainers who are well informed in relation to trauma informed intervention and practice. They have a strong understanding of trauma and its impact on children and families and are able to translate this knowledge into practice in a range of professional contexts. A focus on application to practice via discussion and strategy is always an important component of the workshops.

Other information

• Timezones: all course and workshop times are displayed in Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra time zones. Please ensure you convert to your current time zone.
• Payment: All workshop payments must be made by credit card.
• Group bookings: Invoicing is only available for group bookings of 5 or more for the same workshop date. Contact us through support@childhood.org.au for group bookings.
• Resources: Included with this training are access to the BUGK: In the first 1000 days manual, relevant worksheets, tools, activities and resources within the registration cost of the workshop

This training is suitable for all professionals who have completed BUGK Foundation training who are looking to add to their knowledge about facilitating a BUGK group for expectant parents and parents with babies and young children up to two years.