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.
What if the world hurts?
What if your teacher’s voice feels like a dentist drill? What if the walls of your classroom feel like they are crowded and moving? What if the seam on your sock drives you to distraction and makes it almost impossible to listen to what is being said to you? Beth Guy looks at the topic of sensory defensiveness and what it means for children and young people as well as those who support them.
Read MoreLeaves of Hope
Perhaps you have asked yourself how you might impart hope with your clients? An outcome of change for children, bringing with it possibilities for fun, enthusiasm and optimism, it is possibly also something we struggle to pinpoint for ourselves as we journey with clients. In this blog entry, Lauren Thomas shares a story of hope found in the recovery process of a young person we've worked with.
Read MoreApplying the theory – two strategies for working with children and young people, suggested by students of our Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma
When delivering training, one of the constant learning objectives identified by participants is ‘we want strategies for working with children and young people who have experienced trauma’ or to put it as one participant did, ‘strategies, strategies, strategies’.
Read MoreLessons from the Royal Commission Part 1 – Child Safe Organisations
A series of blog entries highlighting some of the findings the Royal Commission.
Read MoreStop, pause, play – a simple mindfulness practise for parents
By now you've no doubt all heard about the benefits of mindfulness. Here's one way we've integrated it into our work with parents.
Read MoreCounting the costs – children lose more than you might think when they experience family violence.
There is no doubt that in addition to the traumatic impact felt directly by children, family violence can also lead to loss on multiple levels.
Read MoreThe Neurobiology of Christmas – 10 things Parents and Carers can do to help a traumatised child cope with this holiday season
The holiday period around Christmas is a time of celebration and joy for most families. However for many children who have experienced abuse and neglect and are living in alternative care, it can be a stressful and sad time sometimes evoking memories of past. This entry provides ideas for how to be a support.
Read MoreChanges in child protection law – what you need to know
Our work with the Safeguarding Children Program sees us connecting with a wide variety of organisations around Australia who are working with children and young people. One issue that proves tricky for many, is the constantly changing legislative landscape. We thought we might use this post to bring you up to date with some of the new laws in Victoria that affect ALL ADULTS in Victoria. We will look at other states and territories in subsequent posts.
Read MoreThe #NotAnotherChild Movement – What is it about?
We recently launched a new campaign #notanotherchild to change the Australian community's perception of child abuse. We would love it if you would join us.
Read MoreSafe and Secure
A free, downloadable trauma informed practice guide for understanding and responding to children and young people affected by family violence.
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