The Cleft Collective
The Cleft Collective
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Cleft Collective: Empowering you on your cleft and craniofacial Journey. Our community believes that together, we have more strength, wisdom, and knowledge. We’re here to help you navigate it—whether you're gathering information, finding support, processing emotions, or celebrating wins along the way. Our community believes that together, we have more strength, wisdom, and knowledge.
Join host Dr. Anna Thurmes, and her expert guests and the real heroes, for deep dives into vital topics from multiple perspectives. Dr. Anna, born with a cleft lip and palate herself, she has traveled this path firsthand, supported by an incredible tribe. She’s a wife, daughter, sister, coffee lover, professor, speech-language pathologist, and holds a PhD in Family Social Science, with over a hundred presentations and publications on cleft speech and quality of life. She’s Dr. Anna is also a proud member of the University of Minnesota Cleft and Craniofacial Team and the host of the Kona Kona Cleft Camp.
Ready to be equipped and empowered? Need some fuel for your journey? Are you passionate about helping others? Pull up a seat and listen in. Remember, you are not alone! You can find us on social media at Cleft Collective. Discover our FB group and more.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics related to cleft and craniofacial conditions, featuring episodes like 'The News You Didn't Expect: A Roadmap for the Cleft and Craniofacial Journey' that address the emotional ramifications of diagnoses and the importance of support systems. Specific areas of emphasis include coping strategies, the medical treatment process, and building community connections for affected families.
Welcome to The Cleft Collective: Empowering you on your cleft and craniofacial Journey. Our community believes that together, we have more strength, wisdom, and knowledge. We’re here to help you navigate it—whether you’re gathering information, finding support, processing emotions, or celebrating wins along the way. Our community believes that together, we have more strength, wisdom, and knowledge.
Join host Dr. Anna Thurmes, and her expert guests and the real heroes, for deep dives into vital topics from multiple perspectives. Dr. Anna, born with a cleft lip and palate herself, she has traveled this path firsthand, supported by an incredible tribe. She’s a wife, daughter, sister, coffee lover, professor, speech-language pathologist, and holds a PhD in Family Social Science, with over a hundred presentations and publications on cleft speech and quality of life. She’s Dr. Anna is also a proud member of the University of Minnesota Cleft and Craniofacial Team and the host of the Kona Kona Cleft Camp.
Ready to be equipped and empowered? Need some fuel for your journey? Are you passionate about helping others? Pull up a seat and listen in. Remember, you are not alone! You can find us on social media at Cleft Collective. Discover our FB group and more.
How do we help kids and adults develop emotional resilience in the face of surgery?
Remember, You are the captain of this ship! Planning is power! This is a marathon, not a sprint!
In Episode 3, Dr. Anna deeps dives into cleft and craniofacial surgery with guest, Dr. Eric Riklin, pediatric psychologist. In this conversation, Dr. Anna and Dr. Eric Riklin discuss the emotional and logistical aspects of preparing for cleft and craniofacial surgeries. They explore common emotions experienced by parents and children, the importance of communication, and practical tips for managing expectations. The discussion emphasizes the significance of understanding the mind-body connection and empowering children through knowledge and play. They also highlight the necessity of self-care for parents and the role of support systems in navigating this journey. This episode is full of plenty of wisdom for healthcare providers striving to provide holistic, family-centered care.
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Resources Dr. Eric Recommends:
ACPA: https://acpacares.org/
myFace: https://www.myface.org/
Children’s Craniofacial Association: https://ccakids.org/
University of Minnesota Cleft | Craniofacial Team: https://dentalclinics.umn.edu/specialty/cleft-craniofacial
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/
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