🩺 How Can You as a Parent Effectively Advocate for Your Needs in the Healthcare System? - with CBT Psychotherapist Sarah O'Callaghan #parenting
This video explores how parents can navigate healthcare settings with confidence learning to communicate their needs clearly, seek appropriate support, and feel heard within often complex systems of care.
👩🏼⚕️ Sarah O’Callaghan is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience in the field of mental health. She began her career as a mental health nurse before specialising in therapeutic work with children, adolescents, and families — particularly around parenting stress and eating disorders.
Her integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients with clarity and care. Sarah is also a certified Parental Burnout Practitioner, offering evidence-based guidance to those managing the emotional demands of caregiving and mental overload.
✍🏼 In this video, you can discover practical strategies to advocate for yourself and your family, manage emotional stress during appointments, and build collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals.
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