Poor: Katriona O'Sullivan

About this episode

Hannah and Matt interview Professor Katriona O’Sullivan about her experiences and insights on working with children and families in poverty.

Send us Fan Mail This week Hannah and Matt are joined by Professor Katriona O’Sullivan, psychologist and author of her memoirs, ‘Poor’ and ‘Hungry’. This conversation took place on the set of Poor (adapted for theatre) at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry with a live audience. Conversations explore Katriona’s lived experience, and key messages for professionals in relation to working with children and their families growing up in poverty, with a focus on the impact that professionals can have ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Hannah

Guest: Katriona O'Sullivan

Topics covered

• poverty
• psychology
• child welfare
• family support
• theatre adaptation

Keywords

• poverty
• psychologist
• memoir
• child welfare
• theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Belgrade Theatre

Books & works: Poor, Hungry

Places: Coventry

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