Supporting recovery from trauma – Refugee and asylum seeker children

Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network, Australia

Related to Cultural identity, migration and refugees, Bereavement, loss and grief

This fact sheet provides information for professionals about supporting recovery from trauma in refugee and asylum seeker children.

It includes information on the following topics:

‘Refugee children and trauma’
‘In their country of origin’
‘During displacement’
‘Resettlement in a new country’
‘Additional issues for those seeking asylum’
‘The impact of the refugee experience on children’
‘Recovery from trauma for refugee children and young people’

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Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network, Australia

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The mental health of refugee children in Australia

Reflections on culturally competent practice with Mthobeli Ngcanga

Talking to children about violent events

National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline: 2023 update

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Does labelling racism as bullying perpetuate a colour-blind approach when working with culturally diverse families?

Navigating cultural differences: Culturally responsive practice supporting families

Login to Emerging Minds Learning

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Supporting recovery from trauma – Refugee and asylum seeker children

Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network, Australia

Discover more resources

The mental health of refugee children in Australia

Reflections on culturally competent practice with Mthobeli Ngcanga

Talking to children about violent events

National Perinatal Mental Health Guideline: 2023 update

How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health

The importance of inclusive services for LGBTQ+ parents and carers

A culturally safe research process in mental health

An overview of Emerging Minds Focus

Interpreting your Results Wheels and developing your action plan in Emerging Minds Focus

Introducing Emerging Minds Focus

Does labelling racism as bullying perpetuate a colour-blind approach when working with culturally diverse families?

Navigating cultural differences: Culturally responsive practice supporting families

Login to Emerging Minds Learning

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