Search Results for "care plan"
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Practice paper
Practical strategies for engaging children in a practice setting
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis resource introduces practitioners to practical strategies and ideas to consider when engaging children (aged 0–12 years) in a practice setting. It briefly discusses the relationship between children’s engagement and children’s participation in decisions that affect them, including the importance of effectively engaging children in practice in order to facilitate decision-making activities. -
Fact sheet
Understanding child development: Ages 9-12 years
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource is part of a series from the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health that outlines the key developmental issues and experiences for children, from birth to age 12. It focuses on the developmental experiences of children aged 9-12 years, providing a brief description of how adverse events may be experienced by a child of this age, and how adults can support a child that has been exposed to disruptive life events. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health in the long term following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsFamily doctors are well placed to monitor children’s social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. Following a disaster or traumatic event general practitioners become even more critical in providing regular checks, support and advice to both children and their parents. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s mental health immediately following a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist practitioners to help families immediately following a natural disaster. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Supporting children’s disaster preparedness
Emerging MindsThis guideline is designed to assist practitioners to help families with infants and children to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health in the short term following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThese guidelines are intended to assist GPs to help families with children in the short term after a natural disaster or traumatic event. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms other traumatic events. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home or school/social networks. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s mental health immediately following a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families immediately following a disaster or traumatic event. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones, and severe storms or other traumatic events. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
Short article
A guide for first responders: Supporting children in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months and years after a disaster or traumatic event you may continue to work to support recovery in your community. It can be helpful to have a basic understanding of how events can affect children, and what sorts of responses and behaviours can help support children’s wellbeing and reduce the chances of them having ongoing difficulties. -
Short article
A guide for first responders: Supporting children in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months and years after a disaster or traumatic event you may continue to work to support recovery in your community. It can be helpful to have a basic understanding of how events can affect children, and what sorts of responses and behaviours can help support children’s wellbeing and reduce the chances of them having ongoing difficulties. -
Short article
A guide for first responders: Supporting child and family preparedness for disaster
Emerging MindsAs a first responder you are well aware of the importance of preparation for individuals, families and communities. However, the focus of preparedness is often on practical preparation. It is also important to prepare yourself and your family psychologically. -
Short article
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. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s preparedness for a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families with children prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks.