We are bringing to the 55th National Podiatry Congress a training course that talks about something rarely taught: how to support a child in a consultation.
For years, we have talked about feet, free movement, child development, and the importance of understanding how children grow. But there is an equally important issue that rarely gets attention in health training: how a child feels when entering a consultation room.
That is why this year we are taking a step that makes us particularly excited.
At the 55th National Podiatry Congress, which will be held in Zaragoza, we are organizing the workshop "Respectful Attention to Children in the Podiatric Clinic", a practical training that focuses on the relationship between the health professional and the child.
Because we know how to examine a foot. We know how to identify alterations and diagnose pathologies. But many professionals have never received specific training on how to support a child when they are afraid, when they do not understand what is happening, when they freeze, or when they receive information that worries them.
And we believe that also matters.
Current evidence on child development shows us that the emotional experience a child lives during a consultation can influence their confidence, their ability to cooperate, and the relationship they will build with health professionals in the future.
That is why we wanted to bring a different proposal to the congress.
The training will be given by two people we deeply admire: Laura Estremera, psychologist and psychomotor therapist specializing in child development and family support, and Roberto Pascual, one of the leading figures in pediatric podiatry in our country.
Together they will address common yet significant issues:
For years, we have talked about feet, free movement, child development, and the importance of understanding how children grow. But there is an equally important issue that rarely gets attention in health training: how a child feels when entering a consultation room.
That is why this year we are taking a step that makes us particularly excited.
At the 55th National Podiatry Congress, which will be held in Zaragoza, we are organizing the workshop "Respectful Attention to Children in the Podiatric Clinic", a practical training that focuses on the relationship between the health professional and the child.
Because we know how to examine a foot. We know how to identify alterations and diagnose pathologies. But many professionals have never received specific training on how to support a child when they are afraid, when they do not understand what is happening, when they freeze, or when they receive information that worries them.
And we believe that also matters.
Current evidence on child development shows us that the emotional experience a child lives during a consultation can influence their confidence, their ability to cooperate, and the relationship they will build with health professionals in the future.
That is why we wanted to bring a different proposal to the congress.
The training will be given by two people we deeply admire: Laura Estremera, psychologist and psychomotor therapist specializing in child development and family support, and Roberto Pascual, one of the leading figures in pediatric podiatry in our country.
Together they will address common yet significant issues:
- What a child needs to feel safe in a consultation.
- How to anticipate an examination to reduce uncertainty.
- How to adapt communication to each developmental stage.
- What to do when fear, rejection, or frustration appears.
- How to emotionally support families.
- How to convey complex information without generating more anxiety than necessary.
We want it to be an eminently practical training. Therefore, it will combine knowledge about child development, real clinical cases, and simulation dynamics that will allow attendees to experience common consultation situations and practice specific communication and support tools.
This initiative stems from something that is part of our way of understanding childhood.
At Feroz, we have been collaborating for years with health professionals, researchers, and communicators to promote a more complete view of child development. A vision that is not limited to physical aspects, but also takes into account emotional needs, autonomy, and respect for children.
We believe that professional excellence does not depend solely on technical knowledge.
It also depends on the ability to build trust.
And when we talk about childhood, that trust is especially important. Children come to consultations in a situation of vulnerability and dependence. The way they are listened to, informed, and treated can influence not only the development of that visit, but also their future relationship with healthcare.
Because caring for a child is not just about treating a health problem.
It is also about knowing how to support them while we do it.
This initiative stems from something that is part of our way of understanding childhood.
At Feroz, we have been collaborating for years with health professionals, researchers, and communicators to promote a more complete view of child development. A vision that is not limited to physical aspects, but also takes into account emotional needs, autonomy, and respect for children.
We believe that professional excellence does not depend solely on technical knowledge.
It also depends on the ability to build trust.
And when we talk about childhood, that trust is especially important. Children come to consultations in a situation of vulnerability and dependence. The way they are listened to, informed, and treated can influence not only the development of that visit, but also their future relationship with healthcare.
Because caring for a child is not just about treating a health problem.
It is also about knowing how to support them while we do it.
