June 19th marks World Sickle Cell Awareness Day! In this episode, we talk with child psychologist Dr Julia Lamotte about working with children with sickle cell disease and their families.  _____________________________________________________Do something good today!Dr Lamotte recently launched the Sickle Cell Story Club at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis where she works. This program aims to give EVERY child with sickle cell disease seen at Riley at least one book per year. These are books with diverse and relatable characters reflective of the local community of people living with sickle cell disease. The books are selected with a focus on promoting emotional intelligence/awareness, self-esteem, and coping skills in these children.Your support can help ensure that this program is sustainable! Buy a book from their Amazon Wish List or make a donation. For more information, visit: www.storytimeclinic.com/dosomethinggood  Additional Resources: Sickle Cell Disease: https://www.sc101.org/ Child Mental Health: https://infoaboutkids.org/ Pain coping (for parents): https://itdoesnthavetohurt.ca/resources/  

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