Understanding children’s behaviour as communication

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, May 2021

Related to Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Child development, Developmental difficulties and delays, Temperament, behaviour, attention and conduct difficulties

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This webinar with the RACGP explores how GPs can have conversations with parents about children’s behaviour that support explorations about what might be happening for the child and the broader circumstances the family is facing.

After this webinar, you will be able to:

explain the link between children’s behaviour and underlying emotional and relational issues; and
use conversations with parents about children’s behaviour to explore underlying issues.

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Understanding children’s behaviour as communication

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Australia, May 2021

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Child mental health: Foundation webinar

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Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters

Disaster preparedness with a focus on infants, children and families

Understanding how disasters influence infants and children

Supporting infants, children and families in an evacuation

How psychological first aid can support infants, children and families who experience a disaster (part one)

Psychological first aid with infants and children: Practice guidance (part two)

Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster

Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters

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