Search Results for "communicating tough times"
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Podcast
Family violence and child-aware practice – part two
Multiple guestsRuntime00:45:28Released9/5/20![]()
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Podcast
Bonus episode: Children’s mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Brad MorganRuntime00:26:54Released20/4/20![]()
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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![]()
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Short article
Factors that foster resilience in Aboriginal adolescents and implications for early intervention
Christian YoungMost Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Australia grow and flourish in supportive family environments that enable good mental health and social development. Despite the challenges posed by discrimination, low socio-economic environments, and the historic and ongoing marginalisation of First Nations culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are resilient, showing positive outcomes despite the presence of adversity. This study investigated the protective factors that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to be resilient. -
Fact sheet
Seeking knowledge and being curious
Emerging MindsWhilst many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are willing to share knowledge about their culture and history, it is important for you to take responsibility for your own learning if you want to build a genuine understanding of First Nations cultures. -
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. -
Work-topic
Relationships matter
Relationships play a central role in children’s social and emotional development and mental health. From the time of birth, children need stable and responsive attachments with caring adults. This video explores a parent-child feedback loop, where circumstances disrupt parenting, the child responds, and this response influences the parent’s reaction. This… -
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. -
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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.
