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Short article
How parents and caregivers can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the immediate aftermath of disaster or community trauma event there are some key principles you can follow to support your children. These principles are based on the best evidence of what helps children to recover after a frightening or overwhelming event. They are collectively known as ‘psychological first aid’ (PFA). -
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What parents and caregivers can expect during and immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsWhen a significant event occurs it affects the whole community and each individual member, including children will have their own response; however, there are some common themes and behaviours that we see in children and adults following frightening events. -
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Children in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event
Emerging MindsThis video discusses some of the ways children might feel and behave in the immediate time period after a disaster. -
Fact sheet
Unmasking stigma: Effects on families
Emerging MindsThis resource was created to help us understand how stigma effects families. Families share their stories to show the harms stigma can cause. -
Fact sheet
Standing against stigma
Emerging MindsStigma can show up in our thoughts about others even when we don’t want it to. This resource can help us notice and question those thoughts. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven
Emerging MindsThere are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven. -
Fact sheet
Families standing up to shame and stigma by using care and compassion
Emerging MindsRead the stories of families who were shown care, compassion and kindness in the face of shame and stigma, and how it impacted their experiences. -
Fact sheet
Getting to know where shame comes from
Emerging MindsIn this resource we take a look at what shame is, where it can come from and how it can trick us into believing that there is something wrong with us. -
Fact sheet
Families standing up to shame and stigma by making their own meaning
Emerging MindsThere are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share how they made meaning of their experiences with shame and stigma. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Shame and stigma
Emerging MindsA guide for practitioners on using our shame and stigma resources to support the families they work with. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly – on our own or with help
Emerging MindsRead the stories of families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly - on their own or with the support of others - when it feels safe to do so. -
Fact sheet
Talking to your child’s educator: Tips for having difficult conversations
Emerging MindsThis guide was developed by families for parents or carers who want to talk about their children’s wellbeing to educators.