NBO training course information

NBO workshops are delivered by NBO Master Trainers and experienced NBO trainers, with an emphasis on interactive learning, discussion and hands-on practice.
Training is delivered as either:

• a two-day in-person workshop
• a live online workshop delivered across three part-days.

Participants also receive access to learning materials through the NBO Learning Management System.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• identify, describe and explain newborn behaviour using the NBO
• administer and record an NBO session
• use the NBO in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive way
• apply relationship-based care when working with newborn babies and their parents.

Your registration includes:

• an NBO kit
• access to pre-workshop learning modules, videos and optional further reading
• 14 hours of workshop training
• printable workshop handouts
• printable NBO forms for use during and after the workshop
• an optional post-workshop group mentoring session
• an optional pathway to accreditation as an NBO Practitioner.

*NBO Kit

In-Person workshop: your NBO Kit will be available on Day One of your workshop.

Online workshop: Your NBO Kit will be posted to you about two weeks before the workshop. Your kit and postage within Australia are included in the ticket costs. (International postage is available at an additional fee). 

After completing an NBO workshop, you can begin using the NBO in your practice.

Participants can also choose to undertake additional practice and supervision to become an accredited NBO Practitioner.

Steps to NBO Practitioner accreditation

Step 1: Complete the pre-training modules, background reading and questions.

Step 2: Complete an NBO training workshop.

Step 3: Study the NBO handbook and practise administering the NBO.

Step 4: Join an optional group mentoring session following the workshop.

Step 5: Complete five NBO sessions, including the required NBO recording forms and parent questionnaires, and video one session.

Step 6: Submit your documentation and video for review in a one-to-one supportive session with a senior NBO trainer for reflection, skills development and accreditation.

Recommended reading

Understanding Newborn Behaviour and Early Relationships: The Newborn Behavioral Observations System Handbook
J. Kevin Nugent, Susan O'Brien, Constance H. Keefer, Lise Johnson and Yvette Blanchard
ISBN 9781557668837

In addition to our annual calendar of workshops for multi-disciplinary professionals, we offer tailored NBO training on request.

If you are interested in arranging NBO training for your team or organisation, please email us.

A refund is available if a cancellation is made at least one week before the first day of the booked workshop.

If a scheduled workshop is postponed or cancelled, registered participants will be contacted and registration fees will be refunded.