In order to address the existing training gaps in the field of child & adolescent mental health, we conduct regular training programs for professionals, parents, and teachers.Our trainings are hands-on, interactive and equip participants to use the skills learnt across diverse settings, including schools, NGOs, children’s homes and private practice.
We have a comprehensive training calendar which includes the following programs:
Upcoming Courses
2nd May,2024 - 19th Apr,2025
2nd May,2024
Date: 02 May, 2024
Diploma in Narrative Therapy and Community Work
For: Mental Health Professionals
This course will begin in May 2024 with three days of training. Thereafter there will be 6 more teaching blocks...Read More
Upcoming Courses
7th Feb,2025 - 29th Mar,2025
7th Feb,2025
Date: 07 Feb, 2025
Online Certificate Course in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 2025
For: Mental Health Professionals
This course is open to mental health professionals, counsellors, therapists, educators, parents, and students (post-graduation).
Date: 16 Sep, 2024
Certificate Course In Child And Youth Mental Health (Cymh) – 2024
For: Mental Health Professionals
The course is open to parents, social workers, therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, college students, occupational therapists and learners from any other field....Read More
Date: 28 Apr, 2022
Diploma in Narrative Therapy and Community Work
For: Mental Health Professionals
This course will begin in April 2022 followed by 4 more teaching blocks in the year ahead. In total, there will...Read More
Date: 28 Jan, 2022
Certificate Course in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
For: Training
Children First presents ‘Certificate Course on Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)’- internationally accredited from the ‘International Alliance of Solution...Read More
Date: 26 Jul, 2021
Summer School 2021
For: Students
This is an online course conducted by our team of psychologists. This course is specially designed for students interested in understanding...Read More
Date: 14 Jun, 2021
Online Internship
For: Students
Children First is organizing an Online Internship for undergraduate and postgraduate students in any discipline with an interest in psychology....Read More
Date: 21 May, 2021
Sparkling Minds
For: Everyone
Children First is thrilled to welcome you to the 15th year of our Sparkling Minds workshop focusing on Parenting &...Read More
Date: 22 Apr, 2021
Certificate Course in Narrative Therapy
For: Mental Health Professionals
Children First, in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre, Australia is organizing an online one-year certificate course in Narrative Therapy (2021-2022)....Read More
Date: 28 Jan, 2021
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
For: Training
This course is internationally accredited from the International Alliance of Solution Focused Training Institutes (IASTI). For more information, contact us...Read More
Date: 05 Dec, 2020
Exploring Virtual Classrooms for the Early Years
For: Everyone
This webinar attempts to understand the experience and scope of online schooling for children aged 3-8 years. It aims at...Read More
Date: 23 Nov, 2020
The Headstart- Early Intervention Training Program
For: Training
The Headstart is an early intervention training program especially curated for parents, therapists, teachers, special educators, students and everyone who...Read More
Date: 07 Oct, 2020
Foundation and Certificate Course in Child & Adolescent Mental Health
For: Training
Our Foundation course (Level 1) in "Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH)" will be conducted over 10 sessions. The Certificate...Read More
Date: 14 Sep, 2020
Sensory Integration Approach in Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions
For: Occupational Therapists
An online course aiming to provide professional knowledge of Developmental Occupational Therapy work in Paediatrics. The faculty will be experienced...Read More
Date: 17 Aug, 2020
Scribbles to Strokes
For: Children
An online group intervention program for children, designed and conducted by Occupational Therapists. The program aims at providing different fun,...Read More
Date: 10 Aug, 2020
Introductory Course in Narrative Therapy
For: Mental Health Professionals
Children First, in collaboration with Dulwich Centre Foundation, Australia, is organising an introductory five-day online course in Narrative Therapy. Dates:...Read More
Date: 20 Jun, 2020
Autism Intervention in the Online World
For: Everyone
An online panel discussion on the possibilities and scope of autism intervention in the physically distanced world. Time: 6pm onwards Registration...Read More
Date: 13 Jun, 2020
Introduction to Dance and Movement Therapy
For: Everyone
A Webinar by Ritu Shree, Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT). Timing: 6pm Registration fee: Rs 400
Date: 08 Jun, 2020
Online Summer Camp for Children
For: Children
A one-month summer camp facilitated by psychologists and occupational therapists. The sessions will involve a wide range of themes and...Read More
Date: 08 Jun, 2020
Summer School in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
For: Students
Online workshop for students of classes 11th and 12th interested in understanding child and adolescent mental health. They will also...Read More
Date: 06 Jun, 2020
Understanding the Impact of our Changed Environment: What do our senses and body need in the lockdown?
For: Everyone
A webinar by Occupational Therapists Ms Kavita Joshi and Ms Kanika Goyal. Open to parents, educators, occupational therapists and mental...Read More
Date: 30 May, 2020
Managing Stress, Fear and Uncertainty
For: Parents
A webinar on how to support your family's emotional well-being by Dr Amit Sen, father and child & adolescent psychiatrist. Timing:...Read More
Date: 14 May, 2020
Sparkling Minds
For: Training
A 3-day online workshop facilitated by a multi-disciplinary faculty, focusing on parenting and teaching ALL kinds of minds. Timings: 10am-1pm Registration fee:...Read More
Date: 29 Apr, 2020
Parenting in the Time of Corona
For: Parents
A webinar by Dr Pramit Rastogi, a father and child and adolescent psychiatrist. Time: 6pm Price: Rs 400
Date: 25 Apr, 2020
Children and Screen time: Reflections, Ideas and Strategies
For: Everyone
A webinar by Dr Kavita Arora, open to all parents, mental health professionals and educators. Time: 11am Price: Rs 400
Date: 27 May, 2019
Summer School in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
For: Students
Children First, Safdarjung Enclave is organising Summer School for class 11th and 12th students, and undergraduate students.
Date: 03 May, 2019
Sparkling Minds: Workshop on ADHD
For: Training
Children First, Safdarjung Enclave is organising a 2 day workshop on understanding ADHD, for Parents, Educators and Mental Health Professionals.
Date: 04 Apr, 2019
Certificate Course on Narrative Therapy
For: Training
Children First, Safdarjung Enclave is organising a three day course on Narrative Therapy for mental health professionals and students.
Date: 15 Feb, 2019
Internationally Accredited Course on Solution Focussed Bried Therapy
For: Mental Health Professionals
An internationally accredited course taught by Dr Shelja Sen, that allows one to build their skills as a solution focussed...Read More
Date: 19 Jan, 2019
A Series of Workshops on Children's Biorhythms
For: Parents
Children First, Safdarjung Enclave is organising a series of workshops on Children's Biorhythms. Learn more about Sleeping, Feeding and Toiletting...Read More
Date: 29 Nov, 2018
Feeding Clinic
For: Families
Children First has started a monthly feeding clinic for children with eating difficulties. This is multidisciplinary clinic headed by Dr....Read More