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 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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