In this video we explore some top happiness tips for special needs moms with author Linda James Bennett.
Linda James Bennett is based in Orlando, Florida, and is a special needs mom, life coach and social entrepreneur. Longing for healthy living and encouraging advice for special needs moms, she launched her website, https://www.exceptionalparentsplace.com/ and wrote the book “Becoming a Seriously Happy Special Needs Mom” (link below). Linda shares her experience to help guide moms through the challenging life journey in the special needs world. Her mission is to help special needs moms get back in touch with themselves. Links mentioned in this video: Becoming a Seriously Happy Special Needs Mom https://tinyurl.com/y24bztks In this episode, we are talking to a very special guest, author Jolene Philo, who discusses using the five love languages for special needs parents.
Jolene Philo has a Masters Degree in Education and is an educator-turned-author who was a caregiver to both her father with a disability and her son with special needs. Jolene has written many books for parents of children with special needs, including the book we discuss, Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities, which she co-authored with Gary Chapman. Jolene Philo’s website: https://differentdream.com/about/ Books by Jolene Philo: Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities https://tinyurl.com/y6968wzy Does My Child Have PTSD?: What to Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside Outhttps://tinyurl.com/y599g68r Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs https://tinyurl.com/yxkzxrgv The Caregiver's Notebook: An Organizational Tool and Support to Help You Care for Others https://tinyurl.com/y3nbutd3 Different Dream Parenting: A Practical Guide to Raising a Child with Special Needs https://tinyurl.com/y5hn44gb In this video we talk about a hack for giving capsulated medication to children with feeding tubes (g-tubes).
Product referenced in this video: Boon Grass Drying Rack https://tinyurl.com/y4skkklv In this video, we explore marriage advice for parents of special needs children with relationship expert, Dr. Laura Marshak. Dr. Marshak is a practicing psychologist who specializes in disability related issues. She is a Professor Emeritus with Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the author of eight books. Her focus is helping families of children and adults with disabilities reach optimal levels of quality of life.
Books by Dr. Marshak: Married with Special Needs Children: A Couples Guide to Staying Connected https://tinyurl.com/yd27tsje Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities https://tinyurl.com/yd4pxk99 Books by John Gottman: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love https://tinyurl.com/y859swl9 Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last https://tinyurl.com/yazld4th Social Workers- Support for You and Your Special Needs Child- Interview with Helen Williams, MSW6/30/2020
Today we are talking about social workers: what they do, how you can access them, and what an incredible source of support these professionals can be for you if you integrate them into your special needs child's team.
Helen Williams is an Integrated Behavioral Health Social Worker. Helen graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Helen is currently working with Bon Secours Richmond Hope Therapy Center through its partnership with United Methodist Family Services. General information about Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work PEATC has trainings/workshops available to families: http://www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=about_us.training Community Based Services at UMFS: https://www.umfs.org/services/community-based-services/ Play therapy services: https://www.a4pt.org/page/TherapistDirectory In this video we explore being the sibling of a brother or sister with special needs with podcaster and author, Jessica Leving. Jessica founded The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping brothers and sisters of people with additional needs feel seen, supported, and empowered. Though the Center offers resources for siblings of all ages, the organization has a special focus on providing early intervention for young siblings.
Jessica's website: https://siblingcenter.org/ Jessica's book: https://www.amazon.com/Billys-Sister-sibling-disability-Siblings-ebook/dp/B085B727CK Jessica's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-special-siblings-podcast/id1494633297?fbclid=IwAR0RzAgfZ8GVK-8GMjyixNtyxUVIR4VHy1Ht-D7NUpQRe-gSSSyzb_UokPI Other links mentioned in this video: Sibling Leadership Network https://siblingleadership.org/ In this video we'll explore why self care is important, and small ways to incorporate it into your daily life, with expert and renowned life coach, Cookie Rosenblum, MA. Check out the podcasts below for a deeper dive into self care!
Weight Loss Made Real Podcast: https://realweightlossrealwomen.com/gift Cookie’s website: https://realweightlossrealwomen.com/gift Weight Loss Made Real Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/weight-loss-made-real/id1070598794 Episode 60: Making a Plan for Self-Care — How to Do It https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-60-making-a-plan-for-self-care-how-to-do-it/id1070598794?i=1000381489979 Episode 164: Taking a Break Without Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-164-taking-a-break-without-eating/id1070598794?i=1000465933656 SHOW LESS In this interview we'll look at how parents of children with special needs can take steps to reduce stress eating and other unwanted habit behaviors with guest expert, Cookie Rosenblum. Cookie has an incredible podcast, Weight Loss Made Real (link below) with over 2.6 million downloads on iTunes. Cookie has a Masters Degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in addictive behaviors, as well as two additional coaching certifications. She’s been working with individuals and groups on weight loss and emotional eating issues for over 35 years using a blend of brain science, psychology, life coaching and life experience.
Links mentioned in the video: Cookie Rosenblum's website: https://realweightlossrealwomen.com/gift Weight Loss Made Real Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/weight-loss-made-real/id1070598794 Episode 1: The Difference Between Emotional Eating, Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-1-difference-between-emotional-eating-binge/id1070598794?i=1000389833430 Episode 6: Troubleshooting When to Start and When to Stop Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-6-troubleshooting-when-to-start-when-to-stop/id1070598794?i=1000362490826 Episode 7: Managing Your Mind to Manage Your Emotional Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-7-managing-your-mind-to-manage-your-emotional/id1070598794?i=1000363022071 In this video, we will talk with award-winning estate planning attorney, Paula Peaden, about estate planning for children with special needs and special needs trusts.
Links mentioned in this video: Paula Peaden https://www.parkerpollard.com/attorneys/paula-l-peaden/ Special Needs Alliance https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/find-an-attorney/ Able Now accounts: https://www.able-now.com/ Thank you for visiting! Please subscribe to the blog and subscribe to the YouTube channel if you want to hear more videos on these topics. Please also leave a comment or send us an email- we'd love to hear from you! |
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