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Practice strategies for assessment and engagement
Online CourseThis course is part of a suite of products, designed to support collaborative engagements with children (aged 5-12) and their families. It focuses on practice skills and strategies to help manage mental health issues in kids and families you work with. -
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In focus: Trauma-informed care
Emerging MindsTrauma-informed care involves having an understanding of the profound psychological, social and physical effects that trauma and adversity can have on children. This article explores the different elements of helping a child feel safe when talking with them and resources that specifically address trauma-informed care. -
Webinar
Webinar | How to recognise complex trauma in infants and children and promote wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and children, and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. -
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In focus: Infant and toddler mental health
Emerging MindsIt's imperative for practitioners to understand infants' and toddlers' vulnerabilities, in order to identify those children experiencing problems and provide early intervention. This article explores the development stages for children from birth to three years, risk factors in infant and toddler mental health and resources to support early intervention and anticipatory guidance. -
Short article
Parental self-care and self-compassion
Mandy Kienhuis and Elbina Avdagic – Parenting Research CentreParental self-compassion and self-care have a strong influence on child development. Parents who are kind to themselves and take time to relax and recharge have better health and wellbeing, are more confident in their parenting, and have more positive interactions with their children. This short article outlines ways professionals can support parents to be less critical of their parenting and to regularly practise self-care. -
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In focus: How can general practitioners support children’s mental health?
Emerging MindsAustralian children visit their general practitioner (GP) more than any other health professional, and GPs also often see the same family for many years, enabling them to build a strong, trusting relationship with both children and their parents. GPs are in a unique position to notice and intervene when early signs of mental health concerns appear, and to promote positive mental health for infants and children. This page shares resources to help you, as a GP, increase your confidence in supporting children’s mental health. -
Online Course
A GP framework for infant and early childhood mental health assessment (0-5 years)
Online CourseThis infant and child mental health assessment and management course focuses on the identification, assessment, care planning and support required for children aged 0-5 at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties. -
Podcast
Including children and young people in practice and policy decisions
Dr Ben LohmeyerRuntime00:30:31Released17/9/21 -
Guide
PERCS Conversation Guide for primary health practitioners
Emerging MindsPrimary health practitioners are in a unique position to support infants' and children's mental health, by talking with parents about how the issues they're facing might be impacting on their whole family. To make these conversations easier, Emerging Minds has created a free primary health practitioner conversation guide. -
Fact sheet
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children living with disability
Emerging MindsThis series of tip sheets has been co-designed with Aboriginal families, who have generously provided their intergenerational wisdom to help other families and children. It is primarily designed for non-Indigenous workers supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families where a child is living with disability. -
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Statement of Compliance with Child Safety Framework
Emerging Minds is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations outlined in the Commonwealth Government’s Child Safety Framework. We provide a child-safe environment and our organisational structures, policies, procedures and processes promote child safety and wellbeing. Our compliance is ensured by our Child Safe Environments Policy, our Risk…