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Emerging Minds has created two new online practice courses, focusing on child-centred practice and family-focused practice values to understand and respond to children aged 0–12 with disability in ways that support their social and emotional wellbeing. bit.ly/3rVn8n6

This webinar with the @RACGP will explore the features of a biopsychosocial assessment and formulation with children aged 0-5, its importance in supporting child mental health and its contribution to mental health treatment planning. Register your spot: bit.ly/3JEoJ6H

The latest in child mental health research: – smartphone monitoring apps for depression and anxiety in children; – family/caregiver involvement in psychotherapy for depression in children and adolescents; – screen time and behaviour problems in children. bit.ly/3rsXpCf

Register for our next webinar with @CFCAexchange which aims to increase practitioners’ skills and confidence to understand the factors contributing to child mental health in CALD communities, and ways to proactively engage with CALD communities. bit.ly/3xtfl3w

When disasters or traumatic events occur, the media play an essential part in providing information to the public. It’s important to be mindful of how this may impact children. This fact sheet explores media exposure on children and managing media coverage bit.ly/2IMfQej

When a natural disaster occurs, children will look to the trusted adults in their lives to feel safe and reassured, and for guidance on how to respond. Thanks @TheSectortweets for sharing our blog about psychological first aid (PFA) following a disaster: bit.ly/3veW8jn

In this episode, Child and Family Partnerships Coordinator Bec Edser describes the evolution of ‘Team Wolfie’: a concept developed by her partner as a way to ensure practitioners shared important understandings of his son’s support and advocacy needs. 🎙 : bit.ly/3O9sl4i

Our new online course emphasises the importance of children’s participation in implementing interventions to support their mental health and wellbeing, considering practice skills that support children’s participation, helping you to work collaboratively. bit.ly/38DvAR5

This course emphasises the importance of incorporating children’s participation into your existing case formulation practices, bringing together your theoretical knowledge and clinical experience, and your client’s expertise about their own circumstances. bit.ly/3FUOoqy

This e-learning course explores the use of daily functional assessment to help you consider a ‘whole child’ approach to your work. It invites you to consider common assessment and engagement skills and strategies that can complement your current practice. bit.ly/3pVkptw

Coming soon is our new e-learning course which emphasises the importance of children’s participation in implementing interventions to support their mental health and wellbeing. Keep up to date with all of our new releases by subscribing to our newsletter. bit.ly/3egmgDL

⏰ Reminder: Our webinar with @MHPNOnline is on TONIGHT at 7:15 PM AEST and you can still register your spot! This webinar will present strategies to support practitioners to consider the ‘whole child’ when working with infants and children. Register now: bit.ly/3quWNLO