Responding to uncertainty: a compassionate approach to practice
About event organiser
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) undertakes high-quality, impartial research into the wellbeing of Australian families, to inform government policy and promote evidence-based practice in the family services sector.
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About the event
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This webinar will explore two key concepts – compassion and uncertainty tolerance – and how they shape the way one understands and relates to themselves, their colleagues and the families they support. Together, these concepts underpin reflective, relational practice and support more thoughtful, responsive engagement grounded in curiosity and care.
This webinar will provide:
- an introduction to uncertainty tolerance, and how it might manifest in one's work in the child and family sector
- insight into how stress and organisational conditions can influence one's ability to tolerate uncertainty
- practical tips on how to apply a compassionate practice lens to oneself, one's colleagues and the children and families one works with
- insight into how organisations can create psychologically safer work environment that support good practice.
For enquiries, please contact the organiser.
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