Supporting the wellbeing of infants and children through a trauma-informed lens
Infants and children are among some of the most vulnerable populations to be impacted by complex trauma. This webinar will cover the evidence behind how exposure to complex trauma adversely impacts the wellbeing of infants and children, as well as strategies practitioners can implement in their practice to work with children and families in a trauma-informed way.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the evidence behind the prevalence and effects of complex trauma on early child development and wellbeing
- Discuss the approaches which support a trauma-informed approach, and how these can support children and their parents
- Outline the skills required to recognise and respond to the effects of complex trauma in practice with infants and children, and their parents and caregivers
- Outline the skills required to have preventative and early intervention conversations with parents and caregivers of infants and children who have experienced complex trauma.
Panel List
Review the panel of interdisciplinary experts' bios:
- Dr Jasmine MacDonald (VIC – Senior Research Officer)
- Kathryn Lenton (TAS – Program Manager, Therapeutic Services Australian Childhood Foundation)
- Alma-Jane O’Donnell (SA - Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Specialist)
And facilitator Chris Dolman (SA – Senior Workforce Development Officer)
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Disclaimer
This webinar was produced in March 2022. The Mental Health Professionals’ Network’s webinars are produced for mental health professionals. The information is intended for suitably-experienced mental health professionals and does not replace clinical judgement and decision making. It is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances. The subject matter is not exhaustive of any mental health conditions presented. Health professionals implementing any recommendations contained in the webinar must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Any information presented in the webinar recording was deemed relevant at the time of the live event and after this date has not been reviewed. No guarantee can be given that the information is free from error or omission. Accordingly, MHPN and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in any MHPN webinar for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise) cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in MHPN webinars and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation of the information. Disclaimer