By linking Emerging Minds resources with courses, students will have access to a wide range of content aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in how to support infant and child mental health. In using this guide you play a crucial role in fostering a society where the wellbeing of our youngest members is prioritised, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.
Recommended courses:
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Online Course
Child-aware practice
Online CourseThis course encourages professionals to understand and talk with parents about the impact of adult problems on children and the role of parents in supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of children. These things should be considered in all service settings - whether you're working with adults, children or families. -
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Understanding child mental health
Online CourseThis course explores mental health for children aged 0-12 years. It will help practitioners to identify the factors that support positive mental health in children, and understand how the different parts of a child’s world interact to influence their social and emotional wellbeing. -
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Building blocks for children’s social and emotional wellbeing
Online CourseThis course explores important concepts and ideas related to child mental health and development, and investigates the child’s social and emotional wellbeing within the context of their family, community, and networks.
Recommended webinars:
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Webinar
Webinar | Making children visible in work with parents
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)In this webinar hosted by MHPN, practices to effectively engage with parents about their children’s wellbeing are explored by an interdisciplinary panel. -
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Infant and early childhood mental health: Collaborating with the family and the team to support the child
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)Based on a case study, this webinar discusses practical ways in which GPs can collaborate with the team and coordinate care for the child within the current Medicare system. -
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Understanding children’s behaviour as communication
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar explores how GPs can have conversations with parents about children's behaviour that support explorations about what might be happening for the child and the broader circumstances the family is facing.
Recommended podcasts:
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Podcast
Supporting children and families through telehealth
Tayla IellamoRuntime00:30:46Released22/8/20 -
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The role of speech pathology in child mental health
Kerry Holland and Chantele EdlingtonRuntime00:35:21Released7/8/20 -
Podcast
Parent voices: Supporting children with disability – part one
Multiple guestsRuntime00:16:59Released12/6/21
Additional material:
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In focus
In focus: Child development
Emerging MindsUnderstanding a child’s ecology – their relationships and the environments in which they live, learn, play, and grow – and how brains and bodies develop is an integral part of supporting healthy development and wellbeing. When coupled with a curious, respectful practice approach, this knowledge can help you to scaffold children’s learning and development and equip them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. -
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In focus: Child and family strengths and vulnerabilities
Emerging MindsChildren’s mental health is influenced by a mix of strengths and vulnerabilities. The best way to support a child or family is by promoting their strengths, while acknowledging and adjusting for their vulnerabilities. This resource offers information and advice on identifying and supporting a child's strengths and reducing their vulnerabilities. -
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In focus: The child and their local ecology
Emerging MindsExplore how a child’s ecology - their relationships; home, school and neighbourhood environments; and the broader societal and economic context they live in - all have an impact on their mental health, development and wellbeing. And learn how understanding a child's ecology can help you to support them to live their 'best life'.