Search Results for "looking after your wellbeing"
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Practice paper
Complex trauma through a trauma-informed lens: Supporting the wellbeing of infants and young children
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis resource introduces complex trauma and trauma-informed care, including their importance in supporting the wellbeing and mental health of infants and young children. It explores the possible effects of complex trauma in early childhood (i.e. birth through to five years), and aims to support professionals to use a ‘whole-child’ approach that considers how early life experiences (including trauma) may shape development and behaviour. -
Practice paper
Working with separating parents to support children’s wellbeing: What can we learn from evidence-based programs?
Nicole Paterson, Rhys Price-Robertson and Michele HervatinOne of the most effective ways to safeguard children’s wellbeing post-separation is to support their parents in the process. This resource provides information on working with separating parents to support their children’s wellbeing. -
Short article
How to support children’s wellbeing in the face of climate change
Professor Ann SansonSurveys show that most children know about climate change and are worried about its impact on their future. This short article addresses children's emotional responses to climate change and how professionals and parents can respond to children's concerns by supporting children's emotional wellbeing. -
Short article
A guide for first responders: Supporting children in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months and years after a disaster or traumatic event you may continue to work to support recovery in your community. It can be helpful to have a basic understanding of how events can affect children, and what sorts of responses and behaviours can help support children’s wellbeing and reduce the chances of them having ongoing difficulties. -
Short article
A guide for first responders: Supporting children in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months and years after a disaster or traumatic event you may continue to work to support recovery in your community. It can be helpful to have a basic understanding of how events can affect children, and what sorts of responses and behaviours can help support children’s wellbeing and reduce the chances of them having ongoing difficulties. -
Short article
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. -
Short article
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. -
Podcast
Try to look after yourself – episode one
Multiple guestsRuntime00:14:51Released25/6/20 -
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. -
Short article
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.