Social Consequences of Poor Infant Attachment... "Two Is Too Late"

Friday 18th May 2012

Riots and possible causes

In the aftermath of the civil disturbances of the summer, the most commonly asked questions were concerning why these young citizens were destroying their own communities, stealing from people that they knew and laughing as they did it. In many cases, could it have been lack of empathy as a result of poor neurological development in infancy?

Poor infant attachment

This conference is laying the groundwork for a national movement to bring a greater awareness to professionals and the public of the vital importance of infant attachment.

If we are serious about mending our broken society, we need to give our babies the opportunity for a fulfilling life.

Revolution in public understanding needed

There needs to be a revolution in public understanding of the importance of infant mental health. The neurological effects on a baby’s brain development, because of the failure to bond or attach to its parent or carer during the first crucial two years of life, is profound, and only recently understood. Neglect, abuse and lack of love for a baby can lead to mental and physical health problems throughout life. It can also cause mood deregulation, lack of empathy, inability to make and sustain relationships, a greater likelihood of criminality, alcohol and chemical dependency. Ultimately, as a parent, an inability to form attachments with their own babies.

The future starts here

This is a self-perpetuating, inter-generational cycle of deprivation which can be helped by early intervention and which this country cannot afford to ignore.

Other than the obvious benefit of a happy family environment, and the potential future of these children, the financial saving to the taxpayer is enormous. Children in care cost the taxpayer an average of £1,750 per child, per week. Three months treatment from NORPIP costs £700 - Prevention is not only kinder but a great deal cheaper than cure!

This conference is invaluable for anyone working with families. Please do come and listen to our fantastic speakers. 

Together, lets join with others and begin to work to change society for the better. Starting at the beginning...with our babies. 

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NORPIP Charity Number: 1144189

Speakers

Iain Duncan Smith is a politician who established the Centre for Social Justice and is dedicated to improving the life of society's lost and neglected.

Professor Susan Greenfield is a world respected neuroscientist (and fascinating speaker) who will explain what happens in a baby's brain when it is neglected. She will also make clear the new science of epigenetics which means that some damage can be passed down through the generations.

Dr. Michael Galbraith is a psychologist from Alder Hey Hospital who has some fascinating facts on what all of this costs in human and financial terms. Great for anyone holding a "public purse".

Dr Amanda Jones is a world renowned attachment therapist who will show films of her work with mothers and babies.

Camila Batmanghelidjh is the wonderful founder and director of Kids Company and a passionate communicator.

Andrea Leadsom MP started NORPIP, was elected as the first MP for South Northamptonshire in May 2010 and is a trustee (and for 9 years chairman) of OXPIP.

George Hosking is the founder of children's charity The Wave Trust, who believe that there is a direct link between abuse in childhood and later problems for the whole community as well as the people who have suffered.

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Other Information

Conference tickets from £37 (see registration information), including an excellent lunch -

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Take the opportunity of staying the night and networking with industry colleagues over a round of golf or in the spa of Whittlebury Hall. 

Overnight accommodation from £25 - See accommodation page

A Professional Development Certificate will be provided for attendance at the conference.

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