This episode was recorded in February 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzExperiencing trauma can have lasting effects on children, but with the right support, healing is possible. In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Catherine Gallagher and Child & Family Psychologist Sam MacGibbon explain what trauma is, how to recognize its impact on children, and how families canprovide a safe and supportive environment. They also discuss how parents can navigate their own trauma while supporting their child, and the role of schools and professionals in helping children recover.This podcast shares personal stories and professional perspectives. It is not medical, legal, therapeutic, or educational advice. Some episodes include sensitive topics—listener discretion is advised. Please seek help from a qualified professional if needed
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Supporting Families – Mental Health and Whānau Wellbeing with Yellow Brick Road
This episode was recorded in May 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzChristos Merentitis and Jade Caulfield from Yellow Brick Road share why family inclusion matters in mental health care. Parents Cath and Matt talk about supporting their daughter through challenges, the impact of connecting with Yellow Brick Road, and how looking after themselves became part of their journey.This podcast shares personal stories and professional perspectives. It is not medical, legal, therapeutic, or educational advice. Some episodes include sensitive topics—listener discretion is advised. Please seek help from a qualified professional if needed.
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Sensory Processing
This episode was recorded in September 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzParents Kim and Temira, a parent join Occupational Therapists Justine Aldous and Penny Price to explore sensory processing differences. They discuss what it means to be sensory seeking or sensory avoidant and how this affects learning, behaviour, and emotional expressionThis podcast shares personal stories and professional perspectives. It is not medical, legal, therapeutic, or educational advice. Some episodes include sensitive topics—listener discretion is advised. Please seek help from a qualified professional if needed.
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ME/CFS and Long COVID
This episode was recorded in May 2023.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzThis episode explores the impact of ME/CFS and Long COVID with a focus on young people and their families. Professor Warren Tate, Biomedical Scientist, joins Amanda Gillespie, mother of an adolescent son with ME/CFS, and a School Counsellor and Tom Harris, who lives with ME/CFS and serves on the ME/CFS Canterbury board. Together, they answer families’ questions about diagnosis, support, and moving forward.This podcast shares personal stories and professional perspectives. It is not medical, legal, therapeutic, or educational advice. Some episodes include sensitive topics—listener discretion is advised. Please seek help from a qualified professional if needed.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
This episode was recorded in August 2024.Visit our Website here: listeningtofamilies.co.nzProfessor Andrew Day, Paediatric Gastroenterologist, explains Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in young people. He is joined by Kendall, who lives with IBD, and her mother Micah. Together, they discuss diagnosis, flares, remission, and the support needed for families navigatingchronic illness.This podcast shares personal stories and professional perspectives. It is not medical, legal, therapeutic, or educational advice. Some episodes include sensitive topics—listener discretion is advised. Please seek help from a qualified professional if needed.
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