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.
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 …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreFinding 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 …
Read MoreExploring 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 …
Read MoreAll 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 …
Read MoreWe 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 …
Read MoreBreaking the cycle: Addressing the impacts of gender-based violence on Australian children and young people
‘Breaking the cycle: Addressing the impacts of gender-based violence on Australian children and young people’ blog article was written by Cait Wilding, Team Leader at Australian Childhood Foundation. If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. For confidential support regarding family violence, call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). To report concerns relating …
Read MoreThe “beneath” provides us with the whole picture
‘The “beneath” provides us with the whole picture’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. There is a lovely picture book called ‘Beneath’ by Cori Doerrfeld. It tells the story of a young child who is having a bad day and hides from the …
Read MoreThe importance of trauma-sensitive language
‘Trauma-sensitive language’ blog article was written by Sue Buratti, Program Manager, Therapeutic Services at 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 them directly, as to how to activate it. …
Read MoreCan we really ‘bounce back’ after experiencing trauma?
‘Can we really ‘bounce back’ after experiencing trauma?’ blog article was written by Sophie Varvel, Team Leader of NSW Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Let’s reconsider the notion of urging children to ‘bounce back’ after experiencing trauma. In my mind, the phrase conjures images of a bouncy ball, careening off the ground, aiming for great heights. …
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