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.
Preventable Violence – Is engaging fathers the solution to creating a safer society? Part 2
Author and Therapist, Timothy O'Leary continues his series looking into the psyche of men who use violence, to reveal how engaging fathers can help to create a safer society.
Read MorePreventable Violence – Is engaging fathers the solution to creating a safer society?
Author and Therapist, Timothy O'Leary delves into the psyche of men who use violence, to reveal how engaging fathers can help to create a safer society.
Read MoreRunning Away… to School.
How do we help our students feel safe? The start of the new school year is upon us, and Alexa Duke explores the implications of current research on bringing about a sense of safety and calm in our classrooms.
Read MoreThe Nature and Nurture of Parenting
How do we learn to be parents? Is it nature? Is it nurture? Jeanette Miller considers two different approaches and reflects on what parents who have themselves experienced trauma might need.
Read More“I will die without my music”
Young people love their music. It is a well- researched and documented phenomenon. Here, music therapist, adolescent specialist and guest blogger Carmen Cheong-Clinch explores the relationships between young people, their music and mental health care.
Read More“Boorndawan Willam – a safe place for Aboriginal families who have experienced family violence.”
In the outer east of Melbourne there is a service that assists Aboriginal people in their healing journey from the impact of family violence. Boorndawan Willam offers a unique opportunity for Aboriginal families to heal, connect with community and address the impacts of family violence.
Read MoreThe impact of trauma on sibling relationships
A growing body of literature supports the critical role of siblings in helping children and young people in OoHC maintain a sense of continuity with family. Here, Noel MacNamara explores the literature and the gaps within it, highlighting how trauma damages the capacity for children and young people to benefit from relationships with adults, and from the growth of healthy sibling connections.
Read MoreWhat comes after trauma-informed practice?
Knowledge of the neurobiology of trauma has shaped our work for at least 15 years now. We have advocated that being trauma-informed is essential... but what comes next? Foundation CEO Dr Joe Tucci shares his projections of what the field of childhood trauma needs now.
Read MoreShame Matters
What is shame? Why is it present in so many therapists sessions? How should clinicians approach it? These questions and more are tackled by Suzette Misrachi in 'Shame Matters'.
Read MoreResidential Care in Australia
There has been ongoing concern about the safety and quality of children’s experiences in Australia’s residential care systems for a very long time. The ABC Four Corners program that aired last week, 'Broken Homes', is another example of the concerns that have been expressed by many. We heard again about the lack of safety experienced by the young people and the failures in the system to support staff. The program raised many questions about child protection systems in Australia. This blog reflects on some of those questions.
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