Video Series 1: Introduction to Dyadic Care
About
Infants rely on relationships with caregivers for survival. The relationship between an infant or young child and their caregiver(s) is one of the most critical factors influencing health and development for the rest of a person’s life. “Dyadic” approaches to health and wellness integrate the science of relationships into pediatric healthcare by centering significant relationships into assessment, intervention, and referrals as part of the pediatric patient’s care plan. Dyadic care in pediatric primary care means expanding the focus of pediatric visits to include screening and support for caregivers, families, and other environmental factors that will inevitably impact child health. In this video series, learn more about dyadic approaches to health and wellness from experts in the field.
Contents
This series has concluded. The initial episode is listed first.
Baby wellness visits are the most frequent point of contact with the healthcare system for families with young children. In this video, learn how these visits can provide an opportunity to address the caregiver and family context, provide behavioral health early intervention, connect families to resources, support early child development, and mitigate intergenerational trauma and the effects of toxic stress.
Research shows that comprehensive models of dyadic care in the pediatric clinic setting help identify and address caregiver and family risk factors for the benefit of the child. In this video, learn more about the dyadic intervention in pediatric primary care.