Conversations With A Caregiver
“Conversation with LaJoy Johnson-Law, mom/primary caregiver of Abria, and intake coordinator at Advocates for Justice and Education”: March 27, 2019. Hear from LaJoy on the realities of being a mom and primary caregiver of a child who has a complex medical condition, the resources AJE provides, and the importance of organizations and individuals collaborating in a community to support these families. 13 minutes, 24 seconds
“Conversation with Eileen Walters, nurse and program manager with the Beyond the Spectrum program at Children’s National Health System”: February 25, 2019. Hear from Eileen Walters on practical ways she and her colleagues support children with Autism before, during and after medical procedures to make these experiences easier for them. For additional resources, please visit: http://childrensnational.org/autismvisualresources. 7 minutes, 21 seconds
"Conversation with Lauren Cate, Licensed Massage Therapist and founder of Healwell": June 27, 2018. Hear from Lauren Cates on how massage therapy can contribute to health and wellness for children and caregivers, and how you can comfort your child through gentle touch. 6 minutes
"Conversation with Greg Scott, Art Curator and Artist, Children's National Health System": April 26, 2018. Hear from Greg on how he chooses certain art pieces to create a healing environment at a pediatric hospital. 4 minutes, 32 seconds
"Conversation With Erin Gris, Certified Child Life Specialist, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Children’s National Health System": April 14, 2018. Hear from Erin on how she uses guided imagery, therapeutic touch, pediatric clinical hypnosis, and other mind-body techniques with pediatric patients and their caregivers in the CICU. 3 minutes, 30 seconds
"Conversation With Christina Spencer, Mom of A Child With A Complex Medical Condition": December 3, 2017. Hear from Christina about her daily realities of caring for her 2 children, one of whom had been living for more than 9 months in the hospital when this conversation was recorded. 11 minutes, 30 seconds
"Conversation With Dr. Anne Berkeley, Licensed and Board Certified Naturopathic Physician": October 14, 2017. Hear from Dr. Berkeley who shares 6 stress relief techniques for caregivers of children with a complex medical condition. 10 minutes, 43 seconds