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Video
Talking to children about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsAs a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering about ways you can support your children to make sense of the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought. Talking about what’s happening is a great way to start. This short video introduces ways to talk with children about the pandemic, including the importance of checking in with yourself first. -
Short article
Children who have experienced parental separation and the factors that influence depression risk
Dr Laura Deegan (nee Di Manno)Approximately one in four Australian children will experience parental divorce or separation prior to age 18. This study investigated the characteristics, traits and qualities of young people (at age 13-18 years) and their families that might account for differences in mental health outcomes (i.e. at age 19-20 years) following parental separation in childhood. In particular, the researchers were interested in exploring young people’s risk for depression in emerging adulthood and the extent to which each young person’s unique personality, relationships with parents and friends, and family economic situation might account for differences in depression risk. -
Practitioners Podcast
Bonus episode: Children’s mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Brad MorganRuntime00:26:54Released20/4/20![]()
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Practice paper
Engaging with parents who have children in out-of-home care: Key considerations
Mary Salveron, Nicole Paterson, and Rhys Price-RobertsonEngaging with parents or caregivers who have children living in out-of-home care can be daunting for practitioners who do not have much experience with child protection services. This resource outlines some of the key considerations for engaging with such parents, and encourages you to reflect on the relevance of these issues to your own practice. -
Practice paper
Engaging with parents when there are child protection concerns: Key considerations
Teresa Hall, Rhys Price-Robertson and Ruby AwramWhen a family has child protection concerns, or is in contact with child protection services, effective parental engagement can be particularly challenging. This resource outlines some of the key considerations for engaging with parents in such circumstances. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis March 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 that 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. -
Practitioners Podcast
Reflections on culturally competent practice with Mthobeli Ngcanga
Mthobeli NgcangaRuntime00:27:19Released12/4/20![]()
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Webinar
Collaborative practice in child and family welfare: Building practitioners’ competence
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar, co-produced by CFCA and Emerging Minds, explored strategies for improving cross-sectoral relationships between child protection and government and non-government partners. -
Short article
Parental mental health and parenting: How are they related?
Catherine WadeEstimates of the prevalence of parental mental illness vary, but Australian research has found that up to one in four children are being raised by a parent with mental illness. Using data from the Parenting Today in Victoria study, this article explores how a parent's mental health relates to their parenting, finding that while parents with poor mental health are somewhat less likely to use positive parenting strategies, parental mental ill-health does not necessarily lead to poor parenting. With the right support at the right time, parents can help their children thrive. -
Workshop
Health and social service practitioners community trauma workshop
Emerging MindsThis training is for HSSPs to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to promote resilience and coping and decrease long-term adverse reactions in children (aged 0-12 years) following a natural disaster event. -
Workshop
Educators community trauma workshop
Emerging MindsThis training is for educators to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to promote resilience and coping, and decrease long-term adverse reactions in children (aged 0-12 years) following a natural disaster event. -
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First Responders community trauma workshop
Emerging MindsThis training is to equip first responders with the knowledge and skills required to promote resilience and coping, and decrease long-term adverse reactions in children (aged 0-12 years) following a natural disaster event.
