We’re back in the studio with Teresa and Pauline for an episode that is a bit different from the topics we've covered recently.

This time, we’re joined by Clinical Psychologist and former Kiind team member, Lucy Moran, to talk about the grief many parents and carers experience when their child receives a diagnosis of a disability or chronic health condition.

Lucy is passionate about supporting people to create positive change. With experience across private practice, government health services, and the disability sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

Alongside Kiind Conversations host, Teresa and Hospital Support Officer, Pauline, Lucy explores how receiving a diagnosis can bring feelings of grief and change for families in different ways.

Join Teresa, Pauline, and Lucy as they share practical strategies to support parents and carers on their journey of grief and positive acceptance.

⚠️ Content Warning:

This episode contains discussions of grief and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know needs support, links and contacts for mental health resources can be found in ⁠⁠Kiind’s Useful Organisations Directory⁠.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download the episode transcript.⁠⁠

Below, you’ll find helpful links to the topics and tips covered in this episode, listed in the chronological order they were discussed:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Kiind Pathway Planning session⁠⁠

Kiind Snapshot - Low-cost mental health and counselling support

Chelsea Psychology

Kiind Snapshot - Looking after you

Carer Gateway

Kiind’s hospital support program

Mental health treatment plans

Social model of disability

Kiind's Virtual MyTime

Parent Link

Kiind Families Facebook Network

Episode 2: Mastering Medical Literacy with Kiind Peer Navigators

⁠⁠Episode 3: Tips for building positive teams with Rachel Callander

Ten children's books that embrace disability and inclusion

⁠What's on activity and event guide

Young Carers - Carers WA

Supporting Siblings in a Family of Challenging Behaviours: A Guide by Kiind

Become a Kiind member

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