Copy of Module 3: Trauma-informed care

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Welcome to module 3:Trauma-informed care

Trauma-informed care is essential when working with First Nations people due to the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, forced displacement, cultural suppression, and systemic discrimination. These experiences have contributed to intergenerational trauma, affecting not only individuals but entire communities. Midwives and child health nurses who are trained in trauma-informed care can better understand and respond to the unique needs of First Nations families, ensuring their practices are culturally sensitive and empathetic. By recognising the signs of trauma and its effects, healthcare providers can offer more supportive, respectful care that fosters trust and healing.

The module you are about to complete was created as part of the Replanting The Birthing Trees project, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led project to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. If you'd like more information about this innovative project, you can visit their website.

This module has three sections to complete (Approx training time: 1 hour 25 minutes):

  1. Journey of Health and Wellbeing video and reflective questions (15 minutes)
  2. Modules 2 and 3 of the Emerging Minds “Replanting the birthing trees” (1 hour)
  3. Knowledge Check questions (10 minutes)

Journey of Health and Wellbeing video (Total time: 15 minutes)

Please watch the following video.

Toubleshooting tips: If videos are not playing, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser.

Reflective Questions

  • How did your current understanding match up with the content of the video?
  • What new information did you learn?
  • How will this information impact you and your work going forward?

Emerging Minds “Replanting the birthing trees” Course (approx. 1 hour)

Minimum requirement:

Module 2: Pregnancy and Birth.

Module 3: Baby’s first year

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the historical, contextual, and intergenerational factors impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a focus on the effects of trauma.
  • Consider the critical role of care providers during pregnancy, birth, and the early transition to parenting for parents experiencing complex trauma, including principles and models for fostering safety in perinatal care.
  • Develop practical communication skills for engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents about complex trauma and explore various supportive options available for these parents.

Please use these instructions to register with the Emerging Minds website, enrol in the "Replanting the birthing trees" course. See additional support information below for accessing module if required.

Additional Support

IMPORTANT: Accessing the module

The 'Start module' button below will open a new window and take you to the 'Emerging Minds: Learning' website.

Please note: this is not the same catalogue that you accessed in module 1 of this course.

Once you've completed the relevant segments, close the window. Return to this page to complete the knowledge check below.

If you are experiencing technical issues, please scroll down to the bottom of this page for additional information.

Knowledge check

Question 1.

Establishing and building a relationship with new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers during the antenatal and birthing periods is especially important as it may be the first contact they have with health services.

Question 2.

Sort the text boxes into 'Risk' factors (factors that can lead to antenatal depression, anxiety and postnatal depression), and 'Protective' factors (factors that promote mental health and enhance family wellbeing in the perinatal period.

Question 3.

Choose all strategies below that will support building good relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing complex trauma.

Question 4.

What strategies can you use to successfully navigate discussions around social and emotional (health) wellbeing?

Question 5.

Select the important considerations below to keep in mind when providing healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma.

Technical requirements

This module uses audio, so you will need to use a computer or device that can support this.
You’ll need a reliable internet connection. It is recommended to use the latest version of your browser such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Progress tracking

Your progress will be automatically tracked on the Emerging Minds website.