Emerging Minds Podcast

Have you always wanted to adopt a child-focused approach when working with parents with substance use issues but perhaps you have been a bit unsure as to what this might actually look like in practice? In this podcast we will hear from four practitioners who will talk us through how children are impacted by their parent’s substance use, how practitioners can open up supportive conversations with parents about their children, how asking about children is helpful in harnessing motivation for clients to make positive changes and the impacts of stigma and shame, particularly for mothers seeking treatment for substance use.

Featuring: Sally Riley, Suzie Hudson, Melissa Shee, Sarah Watson, and Lisa Hofman.

The effects of parental substance use on children (00:43)

Why is it important to help parents notice these effects? (04:28)

Are children a motivating factor in parents’ recovery? (08:59)

Is stigma an obstacle for mothers who have substances? (11:34)

 

e-learning: Parental substance use and child-aware practice, principles and practices

https://emergingminds.com.au/online-course/parental-substance-use-and-child-aware-practice-principles-and-practices/ 

e-learning: The impact of parental substance use on the child- foundation

https://emergingminds.com.au/online-course/the-impact-of-parental-substance-use-on-the-child-foundation/ 

In this episode, Dr. Priscilla Dunk-West joins the series again to discuss what separation and divorce look like when it goes well for children.

In this podcast, Clyde Rigney Sr and Rose Rigney share their story of their community, Raukkan. Raukkan is a Ngarrindjeri community on the banks of Lake Alexandrina, whose historical church takes pride of place on the Australian fifty-dollar note. Established in 1859 as Point McLeay mission, and finally being handed back to the Ngarrindjeri people in 1974, and renamed Raukkan in 1982.

This is the second part of a two-part series where we are joined by Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson and Dr. Caroline (Carlie) Atkinson, CEO of ‘We Al-li’, two extraordinary women who have dedicated their lives to the healing of trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities. Judy and Carlie share stories of practice through a culturally informed trauma-integrated healing framework which can assist practitioners in their building of relationships and support with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children in healing.

This is the first part of a two-part series where we are joined by Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson and Dr. Caroline (Carlie) Atkinson, CEO of ‘We Al-li’, two extraordinary women who have dedicated their lives to the healing of trauma for First Nations children, families and communities. Judy and Carlie share stories of practice through a culturally informed trauma-integrated healing framework which can assist practitioners in their building of relationships and support with First Nations families and children in healing.

In this podcast, you will meet Darryl Bingapore, a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man who has faced many struggles since his removal as a member of the Stolen Generations era. Darryl shares his experiences of diversity and healing, and hopes that his story helps to inform trauma-integrated practice for practitioners.

In this episode, Nancy Jeffrey reflects on her own lived experience and wisdom, gained through many years working in and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and children in metro, rural and remote communities throughout Australia.

Tune in to hear experienced family violence practitioners and other leaders in the field discuss some of the possible entry points into conversations about children’s wellbeing with mothers experiencing family violence and fathers who are using violence. They’ll also address themes of safety, complexity, and organisational support. This episode is the second in a two-part series on family and domestic violence and child-aware practice.

Featuring: Aerinn Morgan, Joanne Allen and Philip Martin from Uniting Communities Specialised Family Violence Service, Sarah Wendt - Professor of Social Work at Flinders University, and Megan Hughes from Women’s Safety Services SA.

The importance of generalist practitioners having the skills and confidence to work with parents who are living with family violence.

Listening for cues that can open up conversations with mothers who may be experiencing coercion, threats, put-downs, control, and fear of violence.

The many facets of safety considerations when working with mothers living with family violence.

Two key areas of conversation with fathers are asking what is important to them as a parent, and inviting him to be considering the impact of his violence and abuse on the children.

 

The Impact of FDV on the Child: An introduction

FDV and Child Aware Practice: Principles and Practice

Family and Domestic Violence and Child Aware Practice Part 1

Child aware practice in families where there is violence

Engaging fathers who use violence

Child-focused approaches when working with parents affected by family and domestic violence

Engaging mothers and children affected by family and domestic violence

Child-focused social work practice in the context of family and domestic violence: Understanding the impact of male violence

Child-focused work with families affected by domestic violence: Skills, values and knowledge requirements for social work students

Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence

This episode is the first in a two-part series on family and domestic violence and child-aware practice. Tune in to hear experienced family violence practitioners and other leaders in the field discuss the impact of family and domestic violence on children and the mother-child relationship, and some of the practice dilemmas that accompany conversations with mothers about their children’s wellbeing in a context of family violence, and some ways of having conversations with mothers that respond to these dilemmas.

Featuring: Aerinn Morgan, Joanne Allen and Philip Martin from Uniting Communities Specialised Family Violence Service, Sarah Wendt - Professor of Social Work at Flinders University, and Megan Hughes from Women’s Safety Services SA.

Recognising the climate of fear is vital to understanding the impact of family and domestic violence on children.

An understanding the potential impacts of family and domestic violence on children and the mother-child relationship can inform practitioner’s curiosity when working with parents and children.

Non-blaming conversations with mothers about the effects of violence on their children are vital, challenging as possible.

Conversations with mothers about their preferred parenting practices can also support child aware practice.

 

The Impact of FDV on the Child: An introduction

FDV and Child Aware Practice: Principles and Practice

Family and Domestic Violence and Child Aware Practice Part 2

Child aware practice in families where there is violence

Engaging fathers who use violence

Child-focused approaches when working with parents affected by family and domestic violence

Engaging mothers and children affected by family and domestic violence

Child-focused social work practice in the context of family and domestic violence: Understanding the impact of male violence

Child-focused work with families affected by domestic violence: Skills, values and knowledge requirements for social work students

Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence

In this episode, social worker Nellie Anderson reflects on what she has learned about culturally competent practice through her extensive experience working with refugee communities.