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Prosody Blog

Prosody is the pitch and tone of the human voice. It is the very essence of connection. Our blog hosts articles and stories dedicated to innovation, research and practice with children and young people.

February 18, 2025

Every act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma

‘Every act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation.  It is scientifically proven that young brains are highly sensitive to experience. But how can we communicate the wisdom behind this fact to …

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January 30, 2025

The value of lived experience in the support of those recovering from trauma

‘The value of lived experience in the support of those recovering from trauma’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead of Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects for Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation.  Pictured below are pages from my grandfather’s 1941 military service booklet that I found when cleaning up at Mum’s. Isn’t it …

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January 17, 2025

Finding what works for children and young people in care with Kim Golding

‘Finding what works for children and young people in care with Kim Golding’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. Kim Golding is a familiar face to those who have attended our International Childhood Trauma Conferences in …

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January 6, 2025

Exploring embodied integration of arousal states with Arielle Schwartz

‘Exploring embodied integration of arousal states with Arielle Schwartz’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapy Consultant and Yoga Therapist, Arielle Schwartz offers a somatic psychology and therapeutic yoga approach for clients who have …

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December 10, 2024

All grief does not have trauma, but all trauma does have grief with David Kessler

‘All grief does not have trauma, but all trauma does have grief with David Kessler’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. For all of us who work with, care for and support people who have experienced …

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December 2, 2024

We are not stuck if we move

‘We are not stuck if we move’ blog article was written by Sarah Carr, Therapeutic Specialist and Assessor at Australian Childhood Foundation.  Throughout our lives, the body is our intermediary for the world; it is how we connect to our environment and others. It keeps us alive through relationships and attachment, but it also holds our …

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November 15, 2024

Fawning – is it a personality quirk, culture, or an expression of trauma?

‘Fawning – is it a personality quirk, culture, or an expression of trauma?’ blog article was written by Dios Ininahazwe, a Psychologist, Therapeutic Specialist and Burundian man in the NSW OurSPACE program at Australian Childhood Foundation.  Every clinician’s heart has the desire to connect with their clients, to deeply understand their experiences, and genuinely appreciate …

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November 15, 2024

The little details

‘The little details’ blog article was written by Matthew Harvey, Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. Oftentimes, when we are in need of help to make a difficult relationship easier, we turn to professionals, pick up a book or resource, or read a research article. While these all have their place, it is also important …

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November 11, 2024

Intuitive parenting

‘Intuitive parenting’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. For generations, parents have used intuition in parenting their children. Parents have described intuition as trusting their “gut feeling” and “unconscious/instinctive beliefs”. Parents acknowledge that intuition can guide good decisions and support decisions made in …

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October 30, 2024

What really is therapy?  

‘What really is therapy?’ blog article was written by Denika French, former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation.  As a former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation and now a children’s counsellor, I am commonly asked, “What really is therapy?”.  Truthfully, after six games of UNO and two rounds of around the world on the basketball court, I can begin to …

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