Search Results for "disaster"
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How educators can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsThe weeks and first few months after a traumatic event can be overwhelming and filled with change. Distress will be at its highest point immediately after the event and should lessen over the following weeks and months for most people. -
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How educators can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren require support in the months (and sometimes even years) after a disaster or traumatic event. While most children recover over time, some continue to experience ongoing difficulties. -
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What educators can expect in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsAs communities and people resume their usual routines, there can be great opportunities to come together and support each other. If you or children at your school are still experiencing difficulty you can feel increasingly isolated rather than supported. It may feel sometimes like people are trying to forget what happened or don’t want to hear about what you are feeling. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months after a disaster or traumatic event, the focus tends to be on rebuilding physical structures (like buildings and schools) and everyone ‘returning to normal’; however, it can be very difficult to see everyone around you going back to normal if you or your children are still experiencing difficulty. This fact sheet looks at some of the things you can expect in the long term. -
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What educators can expect in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsReturning to a teaching role in a community that has experienced a disaster can feel overwhelming. Educators play a vital role in helping communities recover after a disaster; however, it can be hard because often you have experienced loss yourself, but feel you have a responsibility to help the children in your school. -
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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. -
Submissions
Emerging Minds response to Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements
Emerging Minds and ACATLGNThis submission is led by Emerging Minds and the Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network (ACATLGN), based at the Australian National University and member of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. This submission is in response to Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements. -
Online Course
Supporting children and families in general practice after a natural disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course was developed in response to the growing number of Australian families who are impacted by natural disasters or community trauma. -
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Natural disaster curriculum in the Early Childhood sector
Emerging MindsThis video discusses the role of educators and childcare workers in helping children understand and cope with natural disaster. -
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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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What parents and caregivers can expect during and immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsWhen a significant event occurs it affects the whole community and each individual member, including children will have their own response; however, there are some common themes and behaviours that we see in children and adults following frightening events. -
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How parents and caregivers can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsSupporting your children in the weeks and months after a disaster or traumatic event can feel daunting, this information covers some basic steps you can take to help support their recovery and protect them from having ongoing difficulties.