IP0202 Part 2: Trauma-Informed Counselling for Children (w/ Neesha Chhiba)

Aurora and Neesha delve deeper into trauma-informed counselling for children in South Africa. They discuss the lingering effects of systemic oppression, practical approaches to trauma care for young clients, and how parents and professionals can support healing. Neesha also shares essential self-care strategies for those working in emotionally demanding fields.

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👇 Chapter timestamps

00:00:00 Land acknowledgement

00:00:28 Title credits

00:00:49 Welcome and introduction

00:01:17 Power, freedom, and difference in mental health care

00:09:36 Trauma-informed mental health care with children

00:20:11 How parents can support the mental health of their children

00:29:11 Trauma-informed self care

00:33:07 Navigating the future of child mental health care

00:34:37 End credits

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