Support for families in Dorset, from conception to two years old
We offer specialised parent-infant relationship talking therapy, attachment-led infant massage courses, online support and workforce training for professionals.
We are community based, working through Family Hubs, GP's premises and partners throughout Dorset. Our services can be accessed online, enabling us to reach families across Dorset.
You may be asking:
Why is being a new parent more difficult than I thought?
Have I got post-natal depression (PND)?
Why haven't I bonded with my baby?
What are the baby blues?
Why do I feel so sad and stressed?
When does becoming a parent get easier?
Or you may be asking yourself questions about your baby:
Why does my baby cry all the time?
Why won't my baby sleep?
Is my baby happy?
Does my baby like me?
Is my baby really ok, and is this really what being a parent is all about?
We want to support you so you can take care of your baby in the best possible way.
You’re welcome to take part in one or all of our services. We can guide you to understand which one may suit you best.
Alan's Bournemouth Half Marathon
On Sunday 13th October 2024, Alan will lace up his running shoes and take on the challenge of the Bournemouth Half Marathon, all in support of DorPIP.
Read Alan’s story here.
Workforce Training
Our training course equips professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to provide trauma informed, high-quality care to families. Designed for all staff working with infants and their parents or caregivers, from pregnancy through the second year of life, our training ensures everyone is on the same page. You and your team will learn to identify needs and deliver the best care to pregnant parents and those with babies, helping you provide consistent and compassionate support to the families you serve.