In this episode of "From the Heart," join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Kate Strickland. Kate is a Child Life Therapist, who works in the community with children - one of the first Child Life Therapists to work outside of a hospital framework.
Sami and Kate chat about how to prepare a child for surgery, what to expect, and how to process the event after families return home. Kate offers fantastic tips, resources, and information to anyone bolstering support around their HeartKid throughout their childhood.
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
HEALING HEARTS BEYOND
Kate owns and operates at Healing Hearts Beyond in Victoria.
At the time of this episode being published, Kate is offering support sessions around Navigating and Supporting Your Infant's Medical Journey that listeners are able to register for through this link: here
CREDITS
Host: Sami Glastonbury
Guest: Kate Strickland
Producer: Melissa Clarke
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