Emerald Half Day Workshop

Presenter: James Fraser from Complex Care

Topic: Impact of Stress, Trauma and Attachment on Child Development

This workshop has been designed to assist educators to develop a better understanding of how to support children with a history of relational trauma or attachment disruption. This training aims to simplify contemporary research, and through integration with practice wisdom, provide real hands-on strategies for supporting children's recovery and development

Biography James Fraser is a consultant therapist and facilitator with over 12 years experience in welfare and child protection services. Prior to joining Complex Care, James worked as a Therapeutic Specialist in out-of-home care programs and working with families in early intervention. James has undertaken professional training and membership with the Child Trauma Academy (CTA), founded and developed by Bruce D. Perry. James' counselling training includes Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and a Diploma of Counselling. Prior to this, James has completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Social Science (MSocSc).

Presenter: Aunty Sharron mirii Bell

Topic: NGAMA

As we walk with Yindyamarra - going softly, slowly, gently with love, honour and respect we acknowledge our past, present and future. Sharron mirii Bell will guide you on a beautiful journey - the making of NGAMA, an amazing heartfelt album honouring her late mother Iris Joan Lindh - nee Bell. Music has the ability to heal and transform as it weaves its magic within you, and around you. As we connect to NGAMA discover new ways to embrace and extend your  Cultural awareness with Sharron mirii Bell through song and dance.

Biography Sharron mirii Bell is a proud Gamilaraay Wiradyuri woman, and founder of Indigenous Insights since 2005, which focuses on Cultural Education and Well-being for children, families and educators, providing live concerts and performances, professional development, and early childhood teachings. As a First Nations woman, mother, Children's Rights Ambassador, singer songwriter, educator and children's entertainer, Sharron's passion shines through each and every song she has ever written and performed. She showers educators and children alike with her rich knowledge and love of her Culture, so we can all walk together creating an authentic, meaningful difference within every educational learning space.

 Presenter: Allison Davies

Topic: Music and the Brain - Using Music as a Tool for Regulation

This event grounds itself in neuroscience regarding the relationship between music and the brain. You will come away from this understanding WHY music is such an important regulatory tool and HOW to implement music in the most basic of ways for big impacts. We'll cover:

• How the brain responds to melody, rhythm, repetition, voice, instrument playing, tempo, volume and more.
• Using music to support hyperactivity, survival mode, anxiety, anger, sensory overload and meltdown recovery in ways that will impact children once they leave the classroom and return to their home lives.
• How to facilitate music-based experiences in therapeutic ways regardless of your musical knowledge or background.
• Using technology to create playlists, support individual musical identities and make music accessible.

Biography Education and Professional Career Allison Davies creates online resources for parents, educators and support staff and works with schools to deliver professional development around the topics of childhood brain development and the use of music as a regulatory tool. She is an independent liberatory scholar currently exploring the gatekeeping and classism of the social construct ‘musical vs non musical’.  Allison holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching, a Master of Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy training.