Be on the lookout for changes in your child’s behaviour – episode four

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Released 25/6/20
Emerging Minds Podcast
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Be on the lookout for changes in your child's behaviour - episode four
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Be on the lookout for changes in your child’s behaviour as this can indicate that they need support. At times of stress, children can respond in different ways. While most have a natural resilience, a minority of children will find the impacts of drought more difficult to deal with. If you are concerned about your child, it may be helpful to link them in with additional support. 

In this episode, three rural parents share their experiences on how they have been on the lookout for mood changes in their children during tough times, such as drought. Clinical psychologists, John Dean and Andrea Baldwinprovide their practice wisdom with some tips for parents and caregivers on practical strategies, and when to seek support for their children during drought.   

Some of the stories in this podcast may be distressing to some people. If you or someone you know require assistance, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 224 636. If life is in danger, call 000. 


Reflections:

  • Reflection 1: Amanda (parent) [00:46 min] 
  • Reflection 1a: Andrea (clinical psychologist) [02:05min] 
  • Reflection 2: Jane (parent) [05:29 min] 
  • Reflection 2a: John (clinical psychologist) [06:52 min] 
  • Reflection 3: Belinda (parent) [10:52 min] 
  • Reflection 3a: John (clinical psychologist) [12:20 min]

 

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Acknowledgements: 

Hosts: Events On Air (Drew and Leigh Radford). The Radford brothers previously work for the ABC and held various roles from Journalist, Executive Producers and Directors in both the urban and regional settings in Australia. Drew Radford is passionate about rural issues and need for respectful and authentic storytelling to ensure that the essence of people’s experiences and stories are captured.  

Podcast voices: Emerging Minds thanks the parents for Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association SA, School Link and Got It! Programs, NSW Health Murrumbidgee Local Health District and Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, for contributing to this podcast.  

Development committee: This podcast series has been co-designed with support from executive members from Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association SA and NSW Branches,  Remote Isolated Children’s ExerciseSouth Australia Government Drought Response programDepartment of Rural Health, University of South Australia and Emerging Minds staff.  

Funders: This podcast series has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN under the ‘empowering our communities SA grant and the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, led by Emerging Minds. The National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program 

Music: Podcast music theme for this series has been created by Stu Day Music: https://studaymusic.com/

Photos and Drawings: Postcard images courtesy SA Commissioner for Children and Young People’s “Tell Helen Postcard Project” Visit ccyp.com.au for details.

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