Search Results for "looking after your wellbeing"
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How educators can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsThe immediate aftermath of a disaster or community trauma can be confusing, difficult and overwhelming for all community members. As an educator, you will know many of the children in your community personally, you may also be a first responder or parent and have different responsibilities pulling you in different directions. -
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What educators can expect during and immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsAll children need stable and supportive environments to grow and develop, and a disaster or traumatic event can disrupt that stability. When a disaster or traumatic event occurs, children can be most distressed by the realisation that the world is not as safe as they thought. Therefore, it is important for their parents, schools and community to provide as much stability and support in a child’s daily life as possible. -
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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. -
Fact sheet
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and children’s wellbeing – parent fact sheet
Emerging Minds and ANUAs a parent, you can help to identify and provide the right support to help your child adapt to big challenges and adversities. This fact sheet includes information on ACEs and ways you can strengthen your relationship with your child. -
Resource summary
Educators resource pack: Supporting children after bushfires
Emerging Minds and the Australian National UniversityThis curated selection of resources will assist educators to support their students returning to school during a difficult bushfire season. -
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10 ways to support your child during the bushfire season
Emerging MindsChildren look to parents and caregivers to guide them in how to behave when distressing or overwhelming events, such as bushfires and heavy smoke haze occur. As a parent or caregiver, the best support you can give your child is to be calm and reassuring, respond to their questions, keep them connected with friends and family, and take care of your own mental health and wellbeing. These general tips can help you to support your child during this challenging time. -
Webinar
Trauma informed practice in your learning community webinar
BeYou and Emerging MindsThe webinar panel, made up of Sally Gissing of Beyond Blue and Nicola Palfrey and Margaret Nixon of ANU, address about how trauma informed practice can be beneficial to all children, including those who have experienced trauma, regardless of the source or the type, and to think about what may already be done in your practice. -
Video
The impact on parenting and the parent-child relationship after a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsChild psychotherapist Ruth Wraith discusses how parent-child relationships are key to helping children feel safe and secure. -
Practice paper
Sharing information with parents about children’s social and emotional wellbeing: A step-by-step approach
Myfanwy McDonaldThis resource outlines how practitioners in universal health, education and community service settings can share high-quality information with parents about children’s social and emotional wellbeing and mental health in an engaging and respectful way. -
Practice paper
Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters
Emerging MindsInfants and children rely on the adults around them to meet their needs, keep them safe and help them to make sense of their world. This puts them at greater risk of adverse impacts when a disaster occurs. This practice paper introduces the foundational knowledge and skills needed to support children and families at all stages of a disaster (preparedness, response and recovery). -
Practice paper
Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters
Emerging MindsProviding targeted psychosocial support to families in the immediate aftermath (the hours and days after a disaster) is essential to supporting infants’ and children’s mental health. This paper introduces evidence-informed strategies and practical advice to help practitioners support the mental health of infants, children and their parents during and immediately after a disaster. It may also aid in planning disaster response and relief strategies that are child-centred and family-focused. -
Book
Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for new dads, partners and other carers
Beyond BlueThis booklet provides information about the first twelve months of parenthood, specifically for new fathers.