Mental Health in Practice

What children need during disaster recovery

MHPN Episode 110

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How can practitioners work safely and collaboratively to support children and families impacted by disaster?

Michelle Roberts (Psychologist) and Sarah Eagland (Social Worker) unpack the role of trauma-informed care in addressing the diverse and often-overlooked needs of children in the context of disaster. Focusing on strengths-based approaches, they explore opportunities to build skills that promote feelings of safety, calm, control and agency for children and families.

The episode encourages practitioners across health, mental health and community settings to nurture their own wellbeing when working in challenging contexts.

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