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Practice paper
Complex trauma through a trauma-informed lens: Supporting the wellbeing of infants and young children
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis resource introduces complex trauma and trauma-informed care, including their importance in supporting the wellbeing and mental health of infants and young children. It explores the possible effects of complex trauma in early childhood (i.e. birth through to five years), and aims to support professionals to use a ‘whole-child’ approach that considers how early life experiences (including trauma) may shape development and behaviour. -
Webinar
Webinar | How to recognise complex trauma in infants and children and promote wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and children, and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. -
Podcast
Breaking the cycle of intergenerational disadvantage
Danielle AbbottRuntime00:43:49Released3/4/21 -
Webinar
Working therapeutically with children who have experienced trauma from physical or sexual abuse
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar discusses how practitioners can respond to the challenges of working therapeutically with families when children have experienced physical or sexual abuse. -
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. -
Webinar
Supporting infants and toddlers’ resilience during daily transitions
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar focuses on promoting infants and toddlers' confidence and sense of security by supporting parents/carers and educators to provide responsive and consistent daily transitions. -
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. -
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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 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. -
Webinar
Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsLearn how to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children and families from diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds in our co-produced webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA).