"Learning to 'waltz' rather than 'wrestle' … " : a novel, ultra-brief intervention supporting early child-caregiver relationships.

Introduction: The quality of the early child-caregiver relationship plays a crucial role in shaping a child's development. In response to the lack of early intervention provisions for 2-5 year olds, the Leeds Infant Mental Health Service increased their offer to support children up to their fifth birthday (and their caregivers), where relational difficulties impact upon the child's emotional wellbeing.

Aims: This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the direct therapeutic work (named 'Understanding Your Toddler'; UYT), in promoting the child-caregiver relationship.