Search Results for "natural disasters"
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Talking to children about natural disasters, traumatic events, or worries about the future
Emerging MindsThis video introduces ways for parents and carers to manage media coverage of traumatic events, and talk to their children about their worries and fears. -
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The impact of natural disasters on babies and young children
Emerging MindsThis video discusses some of the behaviours you may see in children after a disaster event and what factors can assist them in developing resilience. -
Fact sheet
Preparing for natural disasters
Australian Psychological SocietyAs well as having information on physical and practical preparation, it is very helpful for people to know how to prepare psychologically before a natural disaster and how to cope emotionally during or after a disaster. Knowing ahead of time how a disaster situation might be experienced can help to lower people’s anxiety levels and overall psychological responses. This information sheet outlines the importance of being psychologically prepared and provides some steps to take for psychological preparation when a natural disaster is threatening. -
Webinar
Supporting children after natural and human-induced disasters webinar
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsFeaturing Nicola Palfrey and Michelle Roberts, this webinar discussed how practitioners can help children and families navigate the different stages of community trauma. -
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How educators can prepare their students for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your classroom ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your students respond and cope if there is a disaster. -
Fact sheet
How parents and caregivers can prepare for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your family ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your family respond and cope if there is a disaster. This information will take you through some practical and psychological strategies to help you and your family get prepared. -
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Queensland Centre for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health: Natural disaster resources
Emerging MindsThis video, featuring Andrea Murray, talks about the development of the Birdie’s Tree storybooks by the Queensland Centre for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health team. -
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Preparing your family for natural disaster
Emerging Minds and ANUThere are simple and practical things you can do to protect children, as well as yourself, before a disaster. Being prepared means having information about what you would do in a crisis and knowing that feeling worried and stressed is normal. This video offers practical tips for preparing for disaster. -
Practice paper
Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters
Emerging MindsInfants and children rely on the adults around them to meet their needs, keep them safe and help them to make sense of their world. This puts them at greater risk of adverse impacts when a disaster occurs. This practice paper introduces the foundational knowledge and skills needed to support children and families at all stages of a disaster (preparedness, response and recovery). -
Practice paper
Supporting the mental health of infants, children and families after disasters
Emerging MindsThis paper will equip you with foundational knowledge and approaches needed to support infants, children and their families during the recovery phase of a disaster. -
Practice paper
Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters
Emerging MindsProviding targeted psychosocial support to families in the immediate aftermath (the hours and days after a disaster) is essential to supporting infants’ and children’s mental health. This paper introduces evidence-informed strategies and practical advice to help practitioners support the mental health of infants, children and their parents during and immediately after a disaster. It may also aid in planning disaster response and relief strategies that are child-centred and family-focused. -
Fact sheet
Common responses among teenagers who experience a flood
Emerging MindsTeenagers are as vulnerable to the negative effects of trauma caused by natural disasters events as any age group. But the common responses among teenagers who experience a flood may be hard to spot because some are similar to the normal developmental traits of adolescence. With time, nurturing, patience and a stable routine your teenager can recover and thrive.