Welcome. We trust this 3 Part Trauma Series, presented by Alexina Baldini, will assist you in your work with children and adolescents.
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).
Providing Psychological First Aid for Children and Adolescents Exposed to Trauma
In webinar 1 you will learn:
- What to do first to deliver effective support
- How to work with distressed children and adolescents
- How to respond to young people after a range of incidents
Resources:
Slide Handout References Children's Development and Reaction to Crisis Adolescent PFA after disasters Active Communication Techniques 1-3
Providing Early Intervention to Traumatised Children in the Middle Years
In webinar 2 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
Resources: Slide Handout Jordan's Case Study and References Managing Cognitive Load through Effective Presentations Cognitive Load Theory Practice Guide ACATLGN Trauma Resource Booklet
Achieving Long Term Success Working with Students with a Trauma Background
In webinar 3 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
Resources: Slide Handout Collaboration Cheat Sheet Video Transcript
