Child Life On Call: Parents Of Children With An Illness Or Medical Condition Share Their Stories With A Child Life Specialist

podcast, Katie interviews Crystal Polk, a Social Worker and Licensed Therapist speaks about the dual role parents of medically complex children hold as caregiver and parent. Crystal specializes in working with families who have children with special or medical needs. She gives parents practical things they can do today to start on the path of healing.  [3:30] Crystal introduces herself [6:00] Identifying the differences between caregiving and parenting [8:30] Acknowledging the stages of grief [9:40] Grieving what you once imagined [11:03] Delegation, being heard and frustration are common themes [14:08] Healing unprocessed trauma using EMDR [16:19] Lean into mindfulness [17:53] Giving your self the the gift of consistency [21:13] Type of support families receive varies from state to state [22:24] Parents are demanding positive changes [25:04] Getting the word out about parent caregiver support Connect with Crystal Website Instagram Crystal recommends using Psychology Today to search for a qualified therapist.