Search Results for "disaster"
-
Practice paper
How psychological first aid can support infants, children and families who experience a disaster (part one)
Emerging MindsThis paper is the first of two and introduces psychological first aid (PFA), a psychosocial support approach that can reduce distress and support the mental health of infants, children and families who have experienced a disaster. -
Book
Child, adolescent and families: Grief and loss in disaster – Information for professionals
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThis resource provides information for professionals on the common patterns of grief in children and families in the context of disasters. It specfically provides information and examples of supportive strategies to assist young children or young people in a school setting and also information about vulnerability indicators that may require further assessment. -
Fact sheet
Providing Medium to Long Term Support to Children and Families After a Disaster
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThis resource provides information for professionals on providing medium to long-term support to children and families after disasters. It is relevant to a range of natural and man made disasters. -
Report
What Works for Children and Young People After Disasters – An Evidence Review
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThe Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network conducted a systematic review of 32 studies on interventions for what works for children and young people after disasters. This evidence review is intended for use by professionals who work (or who are training to work) in areas related to the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents with an interest in the impact of psychological trauma, loss and grief. -
Book
Disaster Strategies and Resources – School Principals
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThis resource provides strategies and resources for school principals to implement after a disaster, such as widespread bushfires. The themes that are outlined can inform response and can also be adapted to the school's particular needs. They are proposed because they have been identified as important frameworks to assist the recovery processes. -
Guide
Psychological first aid: Supporting people affected by disaster in Australia
Australian Red Cross and Australian Psychological SocietyThe purpose of this guide is to provide an overview for people working in disaster preparedness, response and recovery about best-practice in psychological first aid following disasters and traumatic events. Each state and territory has plans to deal with the health consequences of disasters. Included in these plans are arrangements that cover the mental health consequences of emergencies. -
News
In focus: Talking with parents about their children
When a parent is doing it tough, the last thing a practitioner wants is to make them feel worse. Adults who face adversities such as family and domestic violence, substance use issues or mental illness, often present with a history of being harshly judged. The desire to avoid replicating judgement… -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Webinar
Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
News
New online course: Practice strategies for implementation: Infants and toddlers
The first five years of a child’s life is a dynamic period of change and adjustment for both children and families. During times of stress, infants and toddlers need you to be curious about their relational and developmental needs to find solutions to challenges that will enable them to thrive.… -
News
Practice strategies suite for infants and toddlers
Our practice strategies series for working with infants, toddlers and families is designed for practitioners who draw on case formulation processes to inform their practice. We recommend completing the following courses in this order: Keeping the infant and toddler in mind provides foundational knowledge about infants and toddlers’ development…