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Keeping in Touch (KIT): Supporting parents in alcohol and other drugs residential rehab
Emerging MindsStarting conversations about parenting and working with parents and their children is an important part of work in alcohol and other drugs residential rehab settings. The Keeping in Touch with Your Children (KIT) Menu has been designed to provide practical ways you can promote parent-child connectedness during periods of separation required by a rehab stay. -
Fact sheet
Keeping in Touch (KIT) implementation action plan – AOD settings
Emerging MindsThis action plan provides practical actions and recommendations to help you successfully implement the Keeping in Touch Menu in your setting. -
Fact sheet
Keeping in Touch (KIT) residential parent and family brochure
Emerging MindsThis brochure is designed to help residential staff discuss the Keeping in Touch Menu options and activities with parents and families. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis October 2024 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 the 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis September 2024 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 the 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. -
Practice paper
Support networks
Emerging MindsIn addition to the support of extended family, friends and the learning community, responses from governments and specialist mental health services plus digital resources are important to the successful recovery of children and families after a disaster. -
Practice paper
Routines and predictability
Emerging MindsRe-establishing routines and setting boundaries and expectations are important for restoring children's sense of stability and safety after a disaster, especially when they have to spend time away from their parents or home. -
Practice paper
Emotional regulation
Emerging MindsThis resource explains the importance of connection, emotional literacy and environment in helping children feel safe, and how regulation can be achieved through the body using sensory- and movement-based exercises, along with fun, relaxing and mindfulness activities. -
Practice paper
Child–adult relationships
Emerging MindsFollowing a disaster it's common for children to experience increased separation anxiety. This resources explores how parents can help children to develop safe relationships with other caring adults. -
Webinar
Supporting fathers and fathers-to-be: Insights from research and practice
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) discuss ways to support fathers and fathers-to-be to promote child and family wellbeing. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis August 2024 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 the 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis July 2024 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 the 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.