The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing.

Alexina Baldini, a psychologist with Enable Workplace Consulting, has over 40 years’ experience working with children, young people and their families and carers. She specialises in providing crisis response training for organisations and individuals. Alexina also provides support after critical incidents, and is accredited with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Alexina believes that the role of teachers and school support staff is crucial for children exposed to trauma, or who have experienced crises related to natural or human-influenced disasters.

Providing Early Intervention for Traumatised Children in the Middle Years is the second webinar in Alexina’s 3-part series on trauma.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The developmental processes a traumatised child needs to negotiate 
• How to support the transition between primary and secondary school
• Support strategies for young adolescents experiencing trauma

Participants will have an opportunity to further their understanding of children and adolescents from a trauma background, and be supported in their crucial work to provide psychological support and alleviate distress.

Suited for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff.
Cost: $15

**All profits from this event will go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund** Free registration is available for those from bushfire and drought affected areas. Apply the coupon code 558414979456 at checkout.

To register for this event please log-in, or create a free ATA subscriber account.

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Learning and Wellbeing.

Alexina Baldini, a psychologist with Enable Workplace Consulting, has over 40 years’ experience working with children, young people and their families and carers. She specialises in providing crisis response training for organisations and individuals. Alexina also provides support after critical incidents, and is accredited with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Alexina believes that the role of teachers and school support staff is crucial for children exposed to trauma, or who have experienced crises related to natural or human-influenced disasters.

Achieving Long Term Success Working with Students with a Trauma Background is the third webinar in Alexina’s 3-part series on trauma.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to work collaboratively to ensure the success of children exposed to trauma
• To communicate effectively with support teams including teacher aides, teachers, wider school support personnel, children and adolescents, and broader community agencies and services
• The importance of ongoing support and training

Suited for school leaders, teachers, teacher aides and specialist support staff.

Cost: $15

**All profits from this event will go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund** Free registration is available for those from bushfire and drought affected areas. Apply the coupon code 558414979456 at checkout.

To register for this event please log-in, or create a free ATA subscriber account.

Schools that prioritise mental health can empower students, parents, carers, and staff to contribute to a compassionate and caring school community where everyone can thrive. Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that everyone in the school community can learn. During this webinar, Janie McCullagh, Mental Health First Aid Australia Instructor and Program Delivery Specialist, will discuss the importance of a whole of school community approach to mental health literacy, including:

• Signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
• Support systems and services available.
• Mental Health First Aid training as an early intervention program.  

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.