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Seahorse training - sweat, fun and good companionship
Movement, touch, breathing and social contact are key to the well-being of children with mental health challenges.
These elements are part of the "Seahorse training: sweat, fun and good company"
This digital course focuses on the importance of physical activity, touch, breathing and social connections for the well-being of children and adolescents. These elements are part of the "Seahorse Training: Sweat, Fun and Good Company", an evidence-based, group-oriented program based on many years of experience in the physiotherapeutic treatment of children with overstimulated nervous systems and providing the neurophysiological foundations for health and well-being.
Course content
- Introduction to the topic
- Mental health in children & adolescents
- Nervous system under constant stress
- Seahorse training
- Final test
This course is aimed at therapists, particularly those working in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, who would like to deepen their expertise in the field of mental health in children and adolescents. Whether you are new to the profession or already have experience - our course offers you practical and evidence-based knowledge for your day-to-day therapy.
45 minutes learning time
Handout included
available for 6 months from booking
Meet the teacher
Pernille Thomsen, MSc. PT
Pernille works with "Seahorse Training" in her private practice in Denmark to help children with various diagnoses to strengthen their mental health. Since 2009 her focus has been on the neurophysiology of an overstressed nervous system from a physiotherapeutic perspective. Through evidence-based research, she has studied the effects of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD and autism - with a particular focus on children and adolescents. In addition to her work, Pernille is involved as a coach for people with developmental disabilities and the Special Olympics Denmark women's national team. With exercise, fun and social connections, she creates the basis for health and well-being.
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Seahorse
Training points
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Certificate
You will receive the following training points for this course
- Occupational therapy association: 1 teaching unit
- Physiotherapy association: 1 teaching unit
- German Association for Health Sports and Sports Therapy (DVGS): 1 teaching unit
- Umbrella organization of medical-technical services* (MTD): 1 teaching unit
After completing the course, you will automatically receive a personal certificate that you can use as proof of your training
* Our confirmation of participation can be submitted to your professional association as part of an application for the MTD-CPD certificate.
