Surviving to Supporting: How Peer Support Changes Everything Part 2

Today we continue our conversation on the transformative power behind how peer support changes everything. Katrina Moline, Executive Director of Hand to Hold, shares her personal NICU journey, her support organization and strategies that go into supporting NICU families and providers through trauma-informed care and wellness initiatives. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:37 The Impact of Traumatic Birth and NICU Stays on Families 05:02 Evolution of Hand to Hold and its Mission 08:46 Why Peer Support Feels Different from Clinical Support 12:23 Overcoming Barriers and Myths 15:08 Training, Certification and Trauma-Informed Peer Support Models 18:59 Katrina’s Leadership Journey Shaped by her NICU Experience 21:16 Taking Care of Oneself While Supporting Others 32:27 The Importance of Body Awareness and Self-Care 38:47 Conclusion Resources: Hand to Hold Katrina Moline NICU Parent Network (NPN)