Key Takeaways Even after a few months as a parent co-survivor, it can be overwhelming and maybe it is time to switch the focus and prioritize yourself. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your child....
Key Takeaways The anniversary of your child’s cardiac arrest can reactivate intense emotions – joy, anxiety, or both. Your feelings are real and quite normal. Try to give yourself the grace to feel, reflect, and heal. There is no right or wrong way to manage the...
Key Takeaways Experiencing a cardiac arrest is traumatic and overwhelming and life afterward can be filled with fear, uncertainty, and a desperate need for connection and information. Everyone’s journey is different- learning to navigate this delicate balance with...
Key Takeaways Individualized Care is Essential: Each child’s post-cardiac arrest care plan should be tailored to their developmental stage and specific needs, involving a range of specialists including physical therapists, occupational therapists, neuropsychologists,...
Key Takeaways In the aftermath of the cardiac arrest of a child or teen, the journey forward is complex, hard, and deeply personal. Group family therapy and counseling offer invaluable benefits by creating a supportive network, encouraging open communication,...
Key Takeaways It’s always the decision of the survivor and the family whether or not to go public. Simply put – your story, your terms. If you go public, make sure your child and your family are ready to be in the public eye. Make a plan. Do your homework on the...
