Blogs by Jo Griffin

Jo Griffin is a parent carer and psychologist with an interest in the emotional wellbeing of parent carers.

Parent Carer Trauma

by Jo Griffin
on 13 May 2024

Content warning: this article refers to trauma and examples based on parent carers’ lived experiences. If you do not feel ready to read it now please save and bookmark for a later time when you are able to and have relevant support around you.

It is well recognised that parents of disabled children can be at greater risk of poorer mental health than other parents. What is not always recognised is that they may also be experiencing trauma.

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