Course dates
September 14th – 16th 2020
From 2 pm to 6 pm CET (with breaks)
MARSCHAK INTERACTION METHOD SKILLS TRAINING with Dyadic Emotional Interaction Style scoring (D-EIS)
What?
The Marschak Interaction Method (MIM; Marschak, 1960) is a structured technique for observing and assessing the overall quality and nature of relationships between caregivers and child. It consists of a series of simple tasks designed to elicit interactive behaviors.The MIM takes from 30 to 60 minutes and is usually videotaped. Materials needed to perform the tasks are simple and readily available (such as blocks, squeaky toys, drawing paper). Obs. The copyright for the MIM is owned by the Theraplay Institute (TTI, Chicago).
D-EIS scoring system is a quantitative rating system developed specifically for scoring of the Dyadic Parent-Child MIM (Salo & Mäkelä, 2006; 2010; 2017). It consists of 9 variables rated on a Likert-Type 5-point scale tapping dimensions both from the caregiver and the child’s perspectives: Parental Guidance/Child Co-operation (Structure and Challenge, also scored separately), Engament, Nurture, Playfullness and Parental Representation.
Combined MIM/D-EIS training includes a short clinical recap how to use the MIM with diverse clinical cases including case examples from child psychiatric setting, family guidance centers, somatically/neurologically ill children. Learning how to use the D-EIS scales may help the clinican in making accurate (more objective) observations, and focusing on strenghts and difficulties in separate interaction dimensions. It may also help in Theraplay® treatment planning, assesment (relational ’diagnostics’) as well as monitoring change (pre- and post treatment evaluations). The principles of Reflective Video Feedback (RVF) – based on the parental mentalizing theory – are also presented in the training. Finally, the course includes an online reliability test after the course to be completed individually to check for one’s scoring reliability on the D-EIS.
Objectives:
The learning objectives of the 3-half day (Central European Time 14-18) training are:
- Background theory for D-EIS scoring dimensions covering attachment, emotional regulation and parenting theories
- Knowledge of how to administer/interpret the MIM using the D-EIS scoring with clinical training examples covering a wide range of examples of different emotional styles, and scoring points.
- Participant will learn: How to use the D-EIS manual for scoring
- Introduction to Reflective Video Feedback, i.e., how to discuss the results with the parents using a short, video based intervention. (Prereading 7-8)
Materials provided:
Course materials are sent to participants as Dropbox file sharing link 3 weeks before the course starts.
- D-EIS manual (Salo & Mäkelä, 2006; 2010; 2017) + scoring sheets
- MIM interview for Parents
- Handouts from the slides
- Prereading articles
Who should attend?
This special online training is designed for Theraplay® trained experienced clinicians who wish to learn more about using a structured assessment to observe strengths and weaknesses in parent-child relationships for purposes of both assesment as well as treatment planning (goal setting) and follow-up (effectiveness)
Course credentials:
12 teching hours
Pre readings (manual + articles), evening tasks 5 hours
Online reliability test (scoring of 4 dyads, 9 hours)
= 26 hours
Online Course details, Price and Payment:
- The course will be held through Zoom video conference service with participants being invited into the meeting via their e-mails.
- You can register for the course by filling out the form below.
- Payment link via paypal is sent to participant before the course.
- The course price is 290,00 e (including VAT).
Course dates:
September 14th – 16th 2020, from 2 pm to 6 pm CET (with breaks)
Trainer:
Saara Salo, PhD, licenced clinical psychologist and psychotherapist (Family/Couples, EFT) therapy, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy)
Theraplay-Trainer/Supervisor, MBT-F (Mentalizing Based Treatment for Families) Trainer
Organizer:
Psykologi Saara Salo / Psykologitoimisto Salo
Business ID: FI27785936
Temppelikatu 11 A 17
00100 Helsinki, Finland
Email: saara.salo@theraplay.fi
Tel: +358 50 571 7699