Emerging Minds Podcast

Emerging Minds

Welcome to the Emerging Minds podcasts. Listen to conversations with experts on a variety of topics related to children's mental health. Our episodes offer practice wisdom from experts in the field and will give you an insight into the work and values of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Stay tuned for new episodes released every fortnight.

  • 18 minutes 21 seconds
    Working with children affected by suicide - part two
    In the second part of this two episode-episode series, we speak with Ben Shannahan about working therapeutically with children, young people and families impacted by the suicide of a loved one.
    11 November 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 26 minutes 8 seconds
    Working with children affected by suicide - part one
    In the first part of this two-episode series, we speak with Ben Shannahan about working therapeutically with children, young people and families impacted by the suicide of a loved one.
    29 October 2024, 2:42 am
  • 24 minutes 50 seconds
    Single session family consultations - part two
    In this second of two episodes, we continue our conversation with Joanne Donne, a practice manager with Relationships Australia South Australia, about the single session consultation service they offer to children and their families.
    14 October 2024, 1:23 am
  • 25 minutes 12 seconds
    Single session family consultations - part one
    In this first of two episodes, we speak with Joanne Donne, a practice manager with Relationships Australia South Australia, about the single session consultation service they offer to children and their families.
    1 October 2024, 12:07 am
  • 30 minutes 27 seconds
    Global majority and language empowerment
    In this episode, Global majority and language empowerment, our host, Rosie, engages in a deep conversation with guest speakers Julie and Nancy about the power of language in shaping identity and empowerment, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The discussion explores the complexities of terminology, with a focus on the term "global majority" and its potential to empower individuals by shifting power dynamics. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the speakers explore the nuances of cultural identity, the impact of assumptions and biases, and the importance of courageous conversations in creating inclusive spaces.
    16 September 2024, 4:31 am
  • 36 minutes 35 seconds
    Creating safe body image environments for children
    In this episode, host of the Emerging Minds Families podcast Alicia Ranford talks with Dr Zali Yager, an internationally recognised expert on body image, with a background in health and physical education. Dr Yager co-founded the Embrace Collective with 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn Bromfield. Dr Yager shares how families, educators and practitioners can help create safer body image environments for children and young people.
    2 September 2024, 2:32 am
  • 32 minutes 43 seconds
    Invitational and ethical practice with fathers who use violence (part two)
    In this episode, psychologist and author Alan Jenkins describes his practice theory for working with fathers who use violence, coercion or threats towards partners and children. Alan’s two books, Invitations to responsibility (1990) and Becoming ethical: Parallel political journeys with men who have abused (2009) are seminal texts for practitioners in behaviour change programs. Alan has been influential in advocating for fair and ethical practice when working with men and fathers who have acted in unfair or unsafe ways.
    18 August 2024, 11:09 pm
  • 30 minutes 5 seconds
    Invitational and ethical practice with fathers who use violence (part one)
    In this episode, psychologist and author Alan Jenkins describes his practice theory for working with fathers who use violence, coercion or threats towards partners and children. Alan’s two books, Invitations to responsibility (1990) and Becoming ethical: Parallel political journeys with men who have abused (2009) are seminal texts for practitioners in behaviour change programs. Alan has been influential in advocating for fair and ethical practice when working with men and fathers who have acted in unfair or unsafe ways.
    5 August 2024, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 27 seconds
    Navigating family cultural tensions
    This episode is the second in a two-part series discussing culturally responsive practice and key considerations for working with culturally diverse families. In this episode, parents and practitioners discuss considerations and responses when navigating family tensions that arise from differing ideas about priorities.
    22 July 2024, 4:45 am
  • 27 minutes 40 seconds
    Responding to racism and correcting cultural mistakes
    This episode is part one of a two-part series discussing culturally responsive practice and key considerations for working with culturally diverse (or CALD) families. We hear from parents and practitioners about responding to experiences of racism and navigating practitioners’ cultural mistakes. Keep an eye out for part two which focuses on navigating intergenerational cultural tensions.
    8 July 2024, 5:29 am
  • 15 minutes 28 seconds
    Families: Understanding and supporting children's mental health
    In this episode, host of the Emerging Minds Families podcast Alicia Ranford talks with Emerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan, and Emerging Minds Manager, Digital Health, Ben Rogers. They take an in-depth look at children’s mental health, including a new suite of resources aimed at supporting parents’ understanding of this important topic.
    24 June 2024, 4:13 am
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