In this week’s episode, our own Laura Caire chats with Kerry Holland and Jessica Carpenter from Peninsula Speech Plus.

Kerry, Jess and Laura chat about recognising signs that someone we support might need additional assistance, and practicing in a trauma informed way.

Resources for Speech Pathologist Australia Members:

Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Mental_Health.aspx

Trauma: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Trauma/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Trauma.aspx

Resources for the public:

Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental%20Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental_Health/Mental_Health.aspx?hkey=ebe803c6-a217-461e-bd88-004d0d547c29

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Stress and trauma: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mental-health-services/stress-and-trauma

Six guiding principles to a trauma informed approach: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm

Better Health Channel - Trauma - reaction and recovery: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/trauma-reaction-and-recovery

Emerging Minds: https://emergingminds.com.au/

Blue Knot Foundation: https://blueknot.org.au/

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We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.