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.
Therapeutic Teepees
Can a Teepee be Therapeutic? The answer according to Child Trauma Service Senior Counsellor, Catherine Ensor, is ‘Yes!’ Read her blog entry showing how teepee’s have been used in our group work with children.
Read More‘Yarn and Calm’ – A Pilot Group Program for Children with Complex Trauma
Guest bloggers Angela Curcio and T Kaur discuss a pilot program they trialled, using group art and play therapy approaches to work children who have experienced Trauma.
Read MoreTo my teacher: a memo from a child in foster care
How might a child in foster care find their first day at school? In today's blog entry Jeanette Miller, Consultant in the Parenting and Early Learning Program at the Australian Childhood Foundation explores the topic in this letter to a teacher, from the perspective of a child in foster care.
Read MorePreventable 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 MoreAn Interview with Foundation Ambassador – Clint Newton
Foundation Ambassador, General Manager Player Relations of the Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) and former player for the Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers, is one of our most passionate advocates for children. Here he shares some insight into his own childhood, along with why the work of the Foundation is important to him.
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.
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