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Supporting you and your child

We accompany new parents in their unique journey to parenthood, helping them support their baby’s development.

  • Courses for new parents
  • Private coaching
  • Support for special needs parents
  • Child development workshops and talks
  • Professional training for child care professionals
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First Step® baby courses

Group courses for babies and their parents from 0 to 12 months. These take place in different locations: Academicus - Enge, Die Hebammenpraxis - Leimbach, and Hebammenpraxis - Nordstrasse.
Click on the buttons below to learn more about each class.

Workshops and talks

Baby Workshops are classes about different developmental questions or challenges. They are one off classes, and you can join several depending on your interest.

Private coaching

First-Step Private Lessons are great to focus on your baby’s development more deeply that can happen in a group workshop.

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First Step® professional training

The First Step Training Program is a training where you can learn the First Step method and become a Certified Instructor.

About the First Step® certification

Special needs and developmental delays

First-Step therapy addresses a broad spectrum of disorders including genetic syndrome, brain injuries, autism and communication disorders, motor delays and disorders, low muscle tone, epilepsy, severe eating disorders and ADHD.

The therapeutic process is an intensive learning process in which parents actively participate. In fact, parents’ role is central in creating a facilitating environment for their child’s development.

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First-Step®️ Method - FAQ

Do I have to come to Israel or can I stay at home?

Are you unable to travel for any reason? Therapists from the First-Step® team can travel to your location and work at your home in your environment. We already have a few dates planned for 2023. Please get in touch if you are interested in dates and locations.

Language barrier?

“Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everyone in the world understands it.” We do speak several languages and welcome all to get to know this method and its holistic approach.

Do I have to come to Israel?

Do parents and their children have to travel to Israel to follow the therapy and meet Shai Silberbusch? Yes and No, since Shai is traveling throughout Europe. Soon he'll be in Berlin. So please, if interested, do not hesitate to contact me!

Is my child suitable for the First-Step® Method?

Is my child suitable for the First-Step® Method? Anyone is suitable for this holistic, therapeutical method. Nevertheless, your child will undergo an assessment of two and a half hours with the founder of First-Step®, Shai Silberbusch. Please reach out with any further questions.

Vision

Parents play the most important role in the development of their babies. Knowledge, support and community help them to be more confident, and relaxed and enjoy their parenthood.

Learn and grow with your baby

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