In this episode of “From the Heart,” join our host, Sami, for a conversation with Dr Shannon Schedlich.
Shannon joins the podcast this episode, to chat with Sami about strengthening family units, and promoting nuanced support for all members. Shannon shares critical insights in acknowledging emotions, allowing space and an opportunity for siblings to share time with parents, and the significance of a siblings’ understanding of their brother or sister’s disability or chronic health condition.
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