Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds, Australia, December 2024

Related to Bullying, Child mental health

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour.

Facilitated by Nicole Rollbusch (Practice Development Officer, Emerging Minds), the expert panel includes:

Associate Professor Lesley-Anne Ey (senior lecturer and researcher)
Julie Clifton (social inclusion worker)
Vanya (child and family partner).

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In focus

In focus: Childhood bullying

Nicole Rollbusch

This article explains childhood bullying, the risk factors and indicators for bullying, the effects of childhood bullying on mental health and resources to support your understanding.
Practice paper

Key considerations for practitioners responding to childhood bullying

Nicole Rollbusch

This resource was designed for practitioners who want to know how to support children's disclosures of bullying involvement by providing supportive and curious responses.
In focus

In focus: Bullying and child mental health

Emerging Minds

Bullying is a common childhood experience that can cause physical and psychological harm. It's important for all children and parents to talk about childhood bullying, know what to do if it occurs and understand how to prevent it.
Practitioners Podcast

Childhood bullying and mental health – part one

Dr Lesley-Anne Ey

Runtime

00:26:57

Released

16/9/22
Practitioners Podcast

Childhood bullying and mental health – part two

Dr Lesley-Anne Ey

Runtime

00:24:53

Released

30/9/22
Guide

Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide

Everymind

This resource, developed by Everymind, has been developed to provide guidance on developing safe and sensitive public communications about child and youth suicide.
Webinar

What are infants telling us: From neonatal nursery care to supporting optimal infant development

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), you'll hear from our multidisciplinary panel who explore the emotional and developmental impacts of preterm birth, highlight the importance of observing and responding to infant cues, and outline practical strategies to strengthen early relationships and support preterm infants' neurodevelopment and mental health in their first year.
Webinar

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-presented with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar uses a case scenario to reflect on ethical considerations and practical strategies to help practitioners better understand and support children experiencing suicidal ideation. The panellists will also discuss how practitioners can foster connection, seek the child’s insights, and recognise the strengths of the child and their family.
Short article

The impact of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development

Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family Studies

This short article provides an overview of the research evidence on the impacts of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development with a focus on children aged 12 years and under. It outlines the ways in which parental incarceration can impact child outcomes and provides some practice considerations for how practitioners and services can support children.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: April 2025

Prepared by AIFS

This April 2025 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

Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity

Amanda Kemperman, Emerging Minds

Children, even at a very young age, can experience significant distress and despair that may lead them to think about suicide. This practice paper highlights the importance of listening and striving to understand children's thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the challenges they face.
Webinar

How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), join our panel of speakers as they explore how neurodivergent-affirming practice strategies support the mental health of autistic and ADHDer children.

Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds, Australia, December 2024

Discover more resources

In focus: Childhood bullying

Key considerations for practitioners responding to childhood bullying

In focus: Bullying and child mental health

Childhood bullying and mental health – part one

Childhood bullying and mental health – part two

Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide

What are infants telling us: From neonatal nursery care to supporting optimal infant development

Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario

The impact of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development

Highlights in child mental health research: April 2025

Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity

How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health

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