Caregiver Wellness: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Self-Care Presented by Sarepta

Dr. Chrissy Salley is a Pediatric Psychologist, Director of Clinician Engagement and Outreach at Courageous Parents Network and a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone. Chrissy brings to CPN her experience as a psychologist who has worked in pediatric hospital settings with families and children with chronic health issues. Over the years, she has developed expertise in delivering  support and intervention to parents and caregivers of children with complex medical needs. 

Much of Chrissy’s clinical and research background has involved children with cancer and other serious and potentially life-limiting conditions. She is actively involved in the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. In addition to co-authoring the Psychosocial Standard of Care for Children with Cancer and their Families on parents’ needs, she has founded a professional group of pediatric psychologists who are committed to supporting parent caregivers through clinical intervention, research, education, and outreach. She also collaborates with colleagues nationally and internationally on efforts to improve the illness experience for children and their families, and publishes on these topics; this is work she continues in her role at CPN. 

Chrissy received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Ohio State University. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone in New York City where she is involved in collaborative educational and research initiatives.