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Book
A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently-told and tenderly-illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
Website
Books for children on loss, grief, illness and trauma
The Children's Book ReviewThis website has collected various storybooks for young children regarding the topics of grief and loss, illness, and trauma. These texts cover a wide range of feelings that young children may experience when facing these topics. -
Fact sheet
Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: February 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis February 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: December–January 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis December–January 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: November 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis November 2023 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. -
Fact sheet
Songs for connection and belonging
Emerging MindsHere’s a list of songs that help us feel connected – with our families and beyond. -
Fact sheet
Skills for connecting through social media
Emerging MindsSocial media can be a positive space for maintaining and making connections with similarly minded people, but it can also impact our existing relationships, and expose us to harmful people and ideas. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Connection and belonging resources
Emerging MindsIn using these connection and belonging resources with families, practitioners are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, shifting from looking at what's wrong in a family to instead focus on the obstacles the family is facing, including structural barriers. -
Fact sheet
When we’re really struggling to parent
Emerging MindsThis resource is aimed at helping parents who are experiencing tough times and struggling to care for their children move towards 'good enough parenting'. -
Fact sheet
Supporting children’s social connections in tough times
Emerging MindsSocial connections provide an important network for supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them get through tough times. When things are difficult for families, it can be hard to support these connections. -
Fact sheet
Connecting and caring for each other in tough times
Emerging MindsEven when we care about each other, connecting within our families can be really hard. This resource offers stories from families who've found ways to stay connected during tough times.