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.
Hats off to you!
This ‘Hats off to you’ blog article was written by Ariel Ford and Sarah Carr, Therapeutic Specialists in the Therapeutic Services Canberra team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Our understanding of attachment, neuroscience, co-regulation, interpersonal intersubjectivity, and therapeutic parenting, in the role of healthy childhood development, keeps on growing. So, we would like to …
Read MoreA tale of two therapists
This ‘A tale of two therapists’ blog article was written by Kaitlin Moore and Alexandra Faulkner, Therapeutic Specialists in the Therapeutic Services Canberra team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. Kaitlin and Alexandra work as Therapeutic Specialists with children, young people and their carers in foster, kinship and residential care. This is Kaitlin’s first year working …
Read MoreWhen there are no words
This ‘When there are no words’ blog article was written by Yvette Willoughby, Senior Child and Family Counsellor in the Child Trauma Service Victoria team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. I often try to imagine what non-therapists imagine happens in the child’s therapy room. I’m sure many might think that a therapist uses similar skills …
Read MoreFrom Romania with love
This ‘From Romania with love’ blog article was written by Karyn Robinson, Senior Advisor in the Professional Education Services team, at Australian Childhood Foundation. A man of profound compassion, Nelson Mandela once remarked “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children” (8 May …
Read MoreDue Course – The story of a river
This ‘Due Course – The story of a river’ blog article was written by Angela Weller, Senior Manager in the Therapeutic Services team, and Matt Harvey, Therapeutic Specialist in the Canberra Therapeutic Services team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Ideas emerge in conversations that both surprise and challenge us, but sometimes lead to new ways …
Read MoreTrauma Sensitive Language
This ‘Trauma Sensitive Language’ blog article was written by Sue Buratti, Program Manager in the Therapeutic Services team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Trauma Responsive Practice is a term commonly used when referring to the way we engage with vulnerable children and young people. However, there can be uncertainty for those who are working with …
Read MoreCup of tea?
This ‘Cup of tea?’ blog article was written by Olivia Edwinsmith, Senior Child and Family Counsellor in the South West Family Violence Partnership Program, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. “Where there’s tea, there is Hope” – Wing Pinero I have been getting to know my 91-year-old neighbour these past 12 months; he tells me that ‘smoko’ break is 10am and 3pm, …
Read MoreThe Challenge of Change in Returning to School in a COVID-19 World
This ‘The Challenge of Change in Returning to School in a COVID-19 World’ blog article was written by Marina Dickson, Organisational Lead of Course and Content Development, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. In May of last year, our Australian Childhood Foundation colleague Lauren Thomas wrote a blog called ‘Back to school in a COVID-19 …
Read MoreOn Soothing
This ‘On Soothing’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Senior Advisor in the Therapeutic Services team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Lately I have been thinking about the concept of ‘soothing.’ It is such a soft and easing word to me, and so relevant in these COVID times. When you look up ‘soothing’ …
Read MoreChild Abuse Remains Unseen and Ignored
This ‘Child Abuse Remains Unseen and Ignored’ blog article was written by Dr Joe Tucci, CEO at the Australian Childhood Foundation and Janise Mitchell, Deputy CEO at the Australian Childhood Foundation and Director of the Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care. Click here to read the full Still Unseen and Ignored report and to learn …
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