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Podcast
Narrative therapy with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Bill Wilson and Chris DolmanRuntime00:27:51Released5/9/21 -
Webinar
Webinar | Making children visible in work with parents
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)In this webinar hosted by MHPN, practices to effectively engage with parents about their children’s wellbeing are explored by an interdisciplinary panel. -
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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… -
Podcast
Overcoming adversity in work with mothers and children – part two
Lisa Hofman and Gaby MunroRuntime00:36:35Released23/8/21 -
Short article
Understanding children’s emotions
Dr Andrew LeechGeneral practitioners are uniquely placed to support children’s mental health and development. No other health professional has the same kind of ongoing relationship and level of intimate knowledge of a family’s health. But with this insight, comes responsibility to act when things aren’t going well. -
Practice paper
Post-natal care: Making the most of your first session with parents
Parenting Research CentrePrenatal care often focuses on preparing the parents for birth, but not necessarily about caring for their baby following the birth. Some first-time parents may feel unprepared to care for a newborn; therefore this is a time when they seek information and reassurance. Child Health Nurses (CHNs) are well-placed to provide new parents with information and reassurance. This resource provides CHNs with practical strategies for making the most of their first session with clients – particularly parents living in vulnerable circumstances. -
In focus
In focus: Talking with parents about their children
Emerging MindsThis resource provides tips for adult-focused professionals for developing skills in hearing and honouring a child's voice in absentia and in turn, improving outcomes for Australian children with mental health concerns. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis July research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Video
Supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic
Emerging MindsAs a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering how to support your children when so much of everyday life has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This short video introduces ways to support children during these challenging times. -
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PERCS Conversation Guide
Emerging MindsIf you're not sure how to talk with parents about their children, particularly when the family is facing adversity, this free conversation guide can help. -
Resource summary
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported? – Quick summary
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This quick summary produced by Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
Practice paper
What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported?
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This paper produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health.