Acknowledging and Supporting the Sibling Journey - Dr Shannon Schedlich of Siblings Australia

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.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auSIBLINGS AUSTRALIASiblings Australia is committed to improving the support available for siblings of children and adults with chronic conditions including disability, chronic illness and mental health issues.Access more information on their website hereCOPYRIGHTAll content on this podcast is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, repurposed, republished, or copied, in any form, without permission.Repurposing or republishing content from this podcast, even with credit and acknowledgement to the creators, host, and guest, does not provide an exemption to this copyright.CREDITSHost: Sami GlastonburyGuest: Dr Shannon SchedlichProducer: Melissa Clarke