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An inability to understand trauma-based behaviours often sees young people ‘labelled’ in ways that can create a ‘spiral of negativity’. A trauma-informed approach orients us to be curious about what is going on for the young person rather than seeing their behaviour as separate from what has happened to them. This is one of the …
This cultural safety framework for working with First Nations peoples holistically considers cultural, spiritual, and social connections as means to know and have relationships with cultural and family groups and places in Country, supporting children and families to maintain cultural knowledge, identity, and sense of belonging.
Traumatised children tend to receive little praise, and therefore, don’t respond well to praise. Every small interaction with young people is a chance to build trust and connection. By focusing on positive interactions—whether it’s through praise, listening, or simple acts of kindness, we lay the foundation for a strong, supportive relationship. A 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions is key to fostering stability and growth in these relationships.
When you think of grief and loss, what comes to your mind? You may think of the immense sorrow one may experience. For some of us, we can seek solace and take comfort in mourning rituals. Our loved ones may help us come to terms with the loss and find strength to live with …
Compassion is the ability to feel and connect with the suffering of another human being, and self-compassion is the ability to feel and connect with one’s suffering. More specifically, for our purposes, self-compassion is extending compassion to one’s self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. To be self-compassionate, we need to give ourselves the recognition, validation, and support we would offer a loved one who is suffering.
