Search Results for "communicating tough times"
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Short article
Helping children to cope with uncertainty during COVID-19
Emerging MindsChildren are not immune to the effects of uncertainty. While research has shown they can recognise and respond to uncertainty from as young as 20 months old, children need support and guidance from the adults in their lives to help them to understand and cope with change and uncertainty. This article outlines six simple, easy ways in which parents can help their child to navigate uncertain times. -
Podcast
Keep an open conversation – episode three
Multiple guestsRuntime00:14:40Released25/6/20 -
Podcast
Family violence and child-aware practice – part two
Multiple guestsRuntime00:45:28Released9/5/20 -
Podcast
Bonus episode: Children’s mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Brad MorganRuntime00:26:54Released20/4/20 -
Practice paper
Engaging fathers in early childhood services
Lucy TullyMany services for child wellbeing are delivered mainly to mothers, and research shows that fathers have low levels of engagement (attendance and participation) in these services. Involving fathers (along with mothers) in early childhood services provides an opportunity to obtain comprehensive information about parenting and child wellbeing. It is also a chance to provide support to both parents, which may enhance outcomes for children, parents and families. This resource provides six key practitioner tips to enhance the engagement of fathers in early childhood services. -
Podcast
Therapeutic residential care: The example of Jo’s
Paula MayRuntime00:31:15Released5/12/19 -
Website
How to make a safety plan
ReachOut.comThis webpage helps teenagers and young adults who are struggling with suicidal thoughts create a safety plan for when things get tough. -
Book
Rain, Hail or Shine: Exploring change, loss and grief in a carer’s world (NZ)
Trisha IrvingThis practical and encouraging book from New Zealand (77 pages) talks honestly and openly about the sorts of changes, losses and grief carers can experience that can affect their emotions, their physical health, mental wellbeing and family life. -
Online Course
Family Talk
Online CourseThis course provides training in an evidence-based family intervention designed to promote family communication and problem solving around the experience of parental mental illness.