The Purpose of the EIATSCYP Vision Statement
The Purpose of the EIATSCYP (European Interdisciplinary Association for Therapeutic Services for Children and Young People) is to advocate for the interests of children and young people by promoting an interdisciplinary approach in therapeutic services. The EIATSCYP aims to bring professionals from diverse disciplines together and provide them with the necessary support and resources to deliver effective and holistic care to children and young people.
An important aspect of the EIATSCYP’s goal is to emphasize the significance of accreditation of training programs. By promoting accreditation, the EIATSCYP aims to ensure that professionals in therapeutic services have the required qualifications and competencies to provide high-quality care to children and young people. Accreditation serves as a quality assurance mechanism and provides a baseline level of trust and credibility for professionals and their clients.
Additionally, the EIATSCYP strives to raise awareness about the benefits and added value of an interdisciplinary approach in therapeutic services. Through research, training, conferences, and collaborations, the EIATSCYP aims to bring professionals from different disciplines together, promote knowledge exchange, and share best practices. This contributes to a better understanding of the complex needs of children and young people and encourages the use of integrated approaches to meet these needs.
Furthermore, the EIATSCYP aims to be a significant voice in promoting policy measures that support an interdisciplinary approach the promotion of quality and standards in education, training, practice and research. By collaborating with policymakers, professional associations, and other stakeholders, the EIATSCYP seeks to contribute to the development of policies focused on ensuring quality and improving access to high-quality therapeutic services for children, young people, parents, carers, families, organisations and communities.
In summary, the goal of the EIATSCYP is to promote an interdisciplinary approach in therapeutic services for children and young people, with an important aspect being the recognition of training programs. Through collaboration, knowledge exchange, raising, awareness and advocacy, the EIATSCYP aims to contribute to the improvement of care and support for children and young people in Europe.