About the Training

PARTICIPATE Training in Amsterdam. From the 4th to the 8th of March, IPA hosted a unique Ph.D. training for the PARTICIPATE project in Amsterdam, focusing on parental engagement and risk mitigation. This training was not just another academic exercise. It drew from our extensive experience in projects like SAILS, Parents Engage, Open School Doors, CoMap, ParENTrepreneurs, etc. The students from diverse national and research backgrounds were immersed in hands-on activities, role play, and deep reflection on their research projects.

This was not just about academic learning but also about understanding how their unique backgrounds might influence their research subjects’ perceptions and how to address this. IPA was proud to provide a safe space for these young researchers to engage in difficult but necessary conversations on trauma, identity, and parenting, preparing them for the challenges they might face when working with parents and children.

Parting from the PARTICIPATE Training in Amsterdam

The students gave positive feedback to the PARTICIPATE Training in Amsterdam at the end of the training, reporting that they enjoyed stepping out of the academic environment and approaching their project in a different, more personal way.