https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8 Consider your thoughts and feelings about the learning content this week. Post a comment or image to this Padlet board en-us 2022-03-08 23:50:36 UTC 2022-05-10 03:10:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2103283157 Wow, there was a lot of really interesting content in this module! I've heard of the ACEs experiment before but it was good to hear Nadine speak about it in more detail in her TED talk. Working in teaching, I've always wondered if there are other factors that are overlooked when diagnosing children. I'm looking forward to seeing where the learning takes me next in module 2!]]> 2022-03-19 23:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2103283157 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2108928355 There was a lot of material to cover but I thoroughly enjoyed delving into the material.
Starting with the Nature-Nurture debate, I found it really interesting to look more into the impacts of both genetics and environment. From my experience, both play a role in development, and environment is exceptionally important for healthy growth and development.
As we kept reading and hearing, the first 1000 days of a human's life is fundamental in their development and growth. It ties in very well with the BPS theories.
To me, BPS theories make so much sense, highlighting the importance of treating a client in a holistic manner. As we were further exploring Erkison's 8 Stages of Human Development, as well as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Bloom's Taxonomy, everything begins with a foundation level of development. It has led me to reflect on the need to assess the child as a whole, including their background, and very basic needs first. As was mentioned by Kate, it's important to assess whether or not the child is ready for therapy, or perhaps some more basic fundamental needs must be addressed first, such as physiological and safety needs (referring to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs).
I found exploring some of the First Nations Perspectives to be really helpful - the Australian Models, as well as the Medicine Wheel "Holistic Model" from Canada. It again highlights how the many facets of our lives are interconnected. I particularly liked the Japanese Perspective - Ikiagi "Reason for Being" - to me this is a very tangible way of expressing some of the core elements of being human.
Moving into the area of trauma - I found this to be a lot 'heavier', understandably so. It's really fascinating to see the lifelong impacts of trauma on a person's life, ranging from impaired brain function, to longterm health issues, hormonal system dysfunction, the potential for increased use of illicit substances etc. This wasn't completely new information to me, but understanding the impact Toxic Stress has on the physical brain was really interesting.
The ray of HOPE for me was that, whilst early intervention is by far the best means of integrating the child to form secure attachments, the effects of toxic stress IS treatable. We need to help the whole child, including looking at their influences in their microsystem, mesosytem, exosystem and macrosystem in order to best help a child and their family.
This study has shown me that for some clients, it will be important to work as a team with their other health professionals/case worker/social worker etc., in order to help facilitate the best outcomes for the child.
(Apologies for any jumbled thoughts... there is so much material that I have a lot to continue to reflect on. But these are some of my initial thoughts).]]> 2022-03-23 04:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2108928355 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2109098494 The coincidence of timing!

I just did the Relationships module of the Berry Street Education Model yesterday. So much overlap!

Was really good to go back and refresh myself on Erikson’s 8 stages of development, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model, and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. It’s been a while since I’ve studied those.]]> 2022-03-23 06:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2109098494 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2115334002 This reminded me so much of when I first broke up with my boyfriend, to be honest. I went deeply into a self-help journey, because I had 10 on the ACEs test and knew it wasn't good, that I was so deeply attached to him and emotionally heart broken. I loved reading in this module, about the intergenerational trauma of insecure attachment, because I could relate so deeply, the knowledge of Dr. Bruce Lipton, from the self-help fields, outside this course, that I was so interested in. ]]> 2022-03-27 07:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2115334002 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2118495560 2022-03-29 03:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2118495560 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2126415675 Loved learning in this module! 
The many parts I connected with included-
The first 1000 days. RCH
Ikigai- A Japanese Perspective. Love that it represents- 'reason to live'.
Beacon House- Developmental Trauma Close up document. I can see myself using this as part of my own personal journey with my son. 
I found myself reflecting a lot during this content. ]]> 2022-04-02 11:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2126415675 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2126966828 Such amazing content in Module 2. It really made me think about the different systems and current government funding bodies... in particular what the governments focus is on addressing issues in the community. The ACE's video's really resonated with me.... there is very little funding that is being implemented in those early stages of children's development to PREVENT these strategies before they lead to adult mental health, substance abuse etc. I work in disability and I often see children who have received a diagnosis of ASD and/or ADHD and in my opinion have been misdiagnosed, so as an Allied Health team we address trauma not ASD or ADHD. But as medical professionals, they must provide these diagnosis because trauma is not funded.... Gosh, Australia has a lot of work to do! ]]> 2022-04-03 07:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2126966828 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2127143454 I really enjoyed going through this model. Some of the content was new to me, other things it was great to refresh my memory and further explore these. 
The first 1000 days section really signified the importance of early development and its impact later on. 
The ACES ted talk really gets you thinking about toxic stress and the affects it has on you over your lifespan. It also makes you reflect on diagnosis and the lack of education around trauma.
Ericksons psychosocial Lifestage theory I enjoyed looking into. 
Looking forward to when time permits to read a lot more of the further readings sections. :)]]> 2022-04-03 12:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2127143454 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2128510896 The content was fascinating and illuminating. It brought up a lot of introspection for me - from thinking back to my child's first 1000 days, to my own upbringing. It was powerful and confronting. I was reassured towards the final pieces of content in that some of the unhealthy patterns can be repaired through positive interventions and that the 'it takes a village' saying holds true. 
I found the concept of attachment being a "biologically based system" so thought-provoking and stemming from that, that it can literally be mapped/traced on the body (along with trauma, if attachment is in question) - powerful stuff! My heart was in my throat when I saw the footage of the malnourished baby staring ahead aimlessly while sucking his fist, but remembered that he is resilient and was shown consistent care and comfort in hopefully an ongoing and dependable form.

I thought I knew a lot about childhood trauma and its effects on mental health, but I had no idea that it was so imprinted on a person's physical body. 

I found it so reassuring and uplifting that any singular or collective positive care-giver or figure can have such a restorative impact on a child's disrupted attachment. ]]> 2022-04-04 12:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2128510896 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2138888269 Learning about how the bio-psycho-social model, Eriksons Life Stage Theory and Maslow's Human Motivation Theory can inform Play Therapy was quite interesting. I also loved learning about how these models can be apapted to support ATSI groups. The idea of assessing if a child is working in a different stage to then inform therapy is a big take away for me. 
The idea of reworking the early stages of psychosocial development prior to working on the issues was poignant. 

Early attachments are just so important in shaping a child. Toxic stress and relational trauma can really have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of a child. 

Reading the Chapter in Baradon (2010) gave me such insight about how relational trama and abuse can present itself in a child's behaviour. Recently I worked with an infant who had experienced a non-accidental injury and required imaging. The child displayed hyperarousal at first and then hypo arousal. His body looked like it had just given up. 'Feigning death' and 'loss of postural control' were 'statements that made me think of this child. It also makes me think about how sometimes the hospital environment and procedures can retraumatise children. 

I really enjoyed this module. Trauma, especially hospital trauma caused by healthcare experiences is why I want to do Play Therapy. Looking forward to learning more :)  

Carlie ]]> 2022-04-11 09:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2138888269 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2139211915 I love Bruce Perry's insights - specifically things like:
. we spend so much money trying to change the brain - yet so little on the first 5 years of life when kids brains are at their most plastic
. best support is high quality care giving

And then I could write an essay about how unsupported parents are in providing this high quality care (isolated nuclear families, time poor etc etc) - but going slightly off topic!  And could also add teachers into this bracket too!

I'm also amazed at what is already KNOWN - but not acted upon by the big juggernaut systems (government and school):
. Schools are NOT trauma informed - the UK school my kids were at worked with the weather system - which is basically a step up from the Super Nanny naughty step!

. Government does NOT provide vulnerable support to families with infants (thinking of the Jamaican study where maternal visits and supplements improved outcomes for families identified as vulnerable)
 


 ]]> 2022-04-11 14:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2139211915 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2140363637 I just want to soak all of this up. Some was heart breaking (for example some of the statistics) and other parts were very inspiring. 
I especially appreciated the reading from Cindy Blackstock's PhD thesis, with a reflections and comparisons between western and First Nations perspective on wellbeing. 
Dr Nadine Burke Harris is incredibly inspiring. I was interested to hear about the ACEs and wondered how this is being worked on in Australia...
I felt, as listening and reading to all the parts of this module, that there is so much hurt in the world...but also that there is hope. The more people that learn about this and can understand their own background, this can really make a difference...and we can be part of this.
The presentation on Erikson's developmental stages was informative and really helpful in thinking about myself and my current developmental stage, many little people that I've worked with and with my own children. 

]]> 2022-04-12 06:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2140363637 arwheeler2 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2146562729 I enjoyed moving through this module. I suppose my work is all about trauma, children and care, so Bruce Perry, Sandra Bloom and Daniel Hughes are not strangers to me (in fact I have even spoken to Bruce over the internet, he really is accommodating!). I don't think there is a work day when I am not looking into some trauma experience through the parental/carer's eyes or that of the children. So reading everything was enjoyable for me, it is nice to pursue some things of interest when your not on a hectic time line!
Thank you!
Keep on smiling
Tony ]]> 2022-04-18 04:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2146562729 https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2146592465 I have enjoyed this module, I really enjoy the mix of reading material and videos, as it supports my learning style. Watching Dr Natasha Bourke was very powerful the content is very relevant to my current work with families and she is an excellent speaker. ]]> 2022-04-18 05:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2146592465 lucpickles https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2176832291 I can see links between this content and the content I have explored in other subjects. I found the comments in the final video about teachers and their impact really interesting. In regards to attachment, we always think about parents and if parents are unable to provide children with secure attachments, then as teachers what can we do? Well turns out, our attachment to our students, especially those who experience toxic stress and trauma do matter and do have an influence. This makes me reflect on the past and hope that for those students in my class, my actions did make a difference and hopefully will help them break the cycle in the future.]]> 2022-05-10 03:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katerenshaw/wxmmpbq1ltujybu8/wish/2176832291