Podcasts about sibling support

Let us know what you think! Text us!In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Security Halt!, host Deny Caballero sits down with Lexie Lazzaro to share the inspiring legacy of her brother, Green Beret Tommy Lazzaro — a warrior, mentor, and leader who left an indelible impact on everyone he touched. Lexie opens up about their childhood, the role of family in building resilience, and how Tommy's passion for mentorship and sports leadership became the foundation for a life-changing nonprofit in his honor.Together, they explore the deep connections between military service, youth development, and the enduring value of giving back. From stories of sacrifice and growth to the launch of a foundation that empowers underprivileged youth through sports, this conversation is a celebration of legacy, leadership, and the power of community.

Today, in talking about life after suicide loss, I am releasing a recent chat with Julie Halpert - Garrett's mom, journalist, and co-founder of Garrett's Space. Tragically, Garrett died by suicide at 23 years old in 2017...He was incredibly bright, loved & talented. And Garrett struggled with his mental health on and off for years. These things came together as the inspiration for the work of Garrett's Space - a suicide prevention nonprofit.They were about to 'break ground' at our recording on the physical facility near Ann Arbor, Michigan. This upcoming facility, along with the programs that Garrett's Space has been holding, is a beacon of hope for those struggling with their mental health. Garrett's Space has been holding programs (online with monthly social gatherings) for young people to support their mental health. The upcoming 10,000-square-foot residential center, along with the 2000-square-foot creativity studio, is a testament to the incredible support of the community. The whole point, as Julie emphasizes, is to create a very homelike atmosphere. They are even working with a leading-class architect specializing in trauma-informed design, and they will. They also plan to offer this on a sliding scale; there'll be a service fee, but it should be available for anyone regardless of their ability to pay. The whole community has really rallied around this, and it is an incredible asset for the whole area there in Michigan.This is an incredible episode, and it was my honor to have this conversation with Julie. Learn a bit more, and find the links below."Julie Halpert is an award-winning journalist, writing articles for dozens of widely read media outlets, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, covering many topics. She also teaches an environmental journalism course at the University of Michigan. She is the co-founder with her husband, Scott, of Garrett's Space, a suicide prevention nonprofit."Be sure to go to their website below, and don't miss the incredible video of Garrett while you are there!Garrett's Space WebsiteInstagramThe Dinner Party (her daughter's community connection & mental health forward endeavor) And, yes, we spoke about the SIBLING SUPPORT group in my community (click the link to find all support groups I have, including for moms and siblings -- spousal group in the planning)__________________________________________________________________________My WEBSITE "The Leftover Pieces; Rebuilding You" is support central.PS....The Legacy Writing Project in 2024 has finished. Volume 5 is out in the world ...GET ON THE LIST NOW for the SINGLE DATE start for 2025 OR FUTURE PROJECTSFor a way to leave a Legacy of your child - GO HEREIf you, or someone you know, is struggling ww suicidal thoughts, reach out:CALL 988 in the US or Canada OR, you can also TEXT the word "HOME" to 741741 in the USA & CanadaSupport the showSupport the show

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah sits down with Anita, a mother, educator, and advocate. Her journey with autism advocacy began long before her daughter, Darlene, was diagnosed with autism and a speech impairment at just three years old.Having grown up with a twin sister who has a disability, Anita understands both the struggles and the strengths that come with navigating life as both a sibling and a parent of a child with special needs. She opens up about her personal experiences—how her childhood shaped her sense of identity, the challenges of growing up in a home where generational differences played a role in her upbringing, and how those experiences now fuel her passion for supporting other families.With a degree in Communication and a certification in Special Education, Anita has spent over seven years in the educational field, working tirelessly to ensure that children with disabilities receive the support they need. Now, she's taking her advocacy a step further by launching Limitless Learning Solutions, an online tutoring business through the Outschool platform, dedicated to helping children of all abilities thrive.This conversation is one of resilience, growth, and the power of turning personal challenges into a mission to uplift others. Tune in and be inspired!Connect with Anita:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitarh1979/Join the Conversation:Follow Us on Instagram: @theabmpodcast and let us know your thoughts on this episode!

In this illuminating episode of the #SiblingsToo podcast, hosted by Nancy Morris, Anais Vanvliet returns to discuss her groundbreaking research on the experiences of non-abused, non-abuser siblings within families affected by child sexual abuse. Anais shares her passion for highlighting the often-overlooked impacts on these siblings, driven by her personal and professional commitment to the subject matter. Nancy and Anais delve into the critical need for more focused research and policy changes to address the gaps in support systems.   Diving deeper, Anais outlines her research's core questions, which explore both the experiences of these siblings and the current service provisions—or lack thereof—for them in Canada, particularly in Quebec and New Brunswick. She highlights the unique challenges and emotional impacts these siblings face, including feelings of isolation and jealousy, and the importance of trauma-informed approaches when engaging with them. Anais also touches on the broader conversation around sibling relationships in the context of family violence, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems and policy advocacy.   About our guest, Anais Vanvliet: Anais Vanvliet is a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at McGill University, focusing on the experiences and support needs of siblings in households where child sexual abuse (CSA) has occurred. Anais brings a unique perspective to her research with her lived experience as a sibling of survivors and her professional background as a trained social worker in sexual violence. Her work aims to enhance awareness, policy, and support systems for siblings affected by family violence in Canada.     Key Takeaways:   *   The sibling dynamic in CSA-affected households is under-researched, leading to insufficient support for non-abused, non-abuser siblings. *   Anais aims to fill this research gap by focusing on these siblings' experiences and potential support needs. *   The impacts on these siblings can mirror those of the survivors, with additional unique challenges like feelings of exclusion. *   Current service provisions often overlook these siblings, highlighting a need for advocacy and policy changes. *   Anais's research seeks to provide data-driven insights to improve awareness and service provision for siblings affected by CSA and family violence.   Notable Quotes:   1.  "All siblings in the household can be deeply impacted by sibling sexual abuse or child sexual abuse generally, even if they're not directly involved." 2.  "There's really no research or very, very, very little on the experiences of siblings surrounding child sexual abuse in a family." 3.  "My work hopefully will help to kind of fill those gaps." 4.  "If someone is missing in the conversation, the conversation is missing." 5.  "The timing is right to do this work because in Canada, we are slowly starting to pay closer attention to siblings in the context of family violence."   Resources:   *   Contact Anais Vanvliet via email anais.cadieuxvanvliet@mcgill.ca for participants interested in her research. *   Mention of the scoping review by Peter Yates and Amy Adams on sibling sexual abuse -https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145213424004666   Explore the full episode to gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of sibling relationships in CSA-affected households and to learn more about the vital research being conducted by Anais Vanvliet. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions and research findings in upcoming episode     Timestamp Summary 0:00 Exploring Sibling Dynamics in the Context of Family Violence 8:15 Proliferation of Positive Psychology Research Projects in Early 2000s 8:57 Exploring Impacts on Siblings in Child Sexual Abuse Cases 12:45 Understanding Trauma's Impact on Non-Abused Siblings 16:10 Exploring Sibling Experiences in Child Sexual Abuse Research 24:24 Advocating for Sibling Support in Family Violence Services 28:30 Exploring Sibling Dynamics in Cases of Family Sexual Abuse 34:13 Exploring Sibling Experiences in Child Sexual Abuse Research 39:38 The Importance of Conversations on Sibling Sexual Abuse

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Sibling Support Shines at School Fundraiser Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2024-11-23-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol d'una tarda de tardor s'enfilava per les finestres del gimnàs de l'escola, tenyint de vermell les fulles de les decoracions penjades.En: The autumn afternoon sun climbed through the windows of the school gym, tinting the leaves of the hanging decorations red.Ca: El gimnàs s'omplia de soroll i colors, amb famílies i estudiants movent-se amunt i avall per les diferents parades de la recaptació de fons de l'escola.En: The gym was filled with noise and colors, with families and students moving up and down through the different stalls of the school's fundraising event.Ca: Laia, amb ulls brillants però un xic ansiosos, estava plantada al costat de la seva parada.En: Laia, with bright but slightly anxious eyes, stood next to her stall.Ca: Tenia una missió clara: demostrar que ella també era talentosa i capaç, no només els seus germans.En: She had a clear mission: to prove that she, too, was talented and capable, not just her siblings.Ca: Mentre ajustava les làmpades de l'exposició de postals fetes a mà, va sentir el riure distret del seu germà Pau al costat de la parada de futbolí.En: As she adjusted the lamps on the display of handmade postcards, she heard the distracted laughter of her brother Pau next to the foosball stall.Ca: Pau, amb el seu aire despreocupat, no semblava participatiu.En: Pau, with his carefree demeanor, didn't seem participative.Ca: "Per què t'emociones tant?", li va dir Pau, amb un somriure astut.En: "Why are you so excited?" he said to Laia, with a sly smile.Ca: Laia va respirar profundament, sense deixar-se desanimar.En: Laia took a deep breath, determined not to get discouraged.Ca: Allò era important per a ella.En: This was important to her.Ca: Carme, amb els seus 13 anys d'optimisme camperol, corria d'una parada a l'altra unificant esforços.En: Carme, with her 13 years of rustic optimism, was running from stall to stall unifying efforts.Ca: "Laia, deixa'm ajudar!", va exclamar, oferint un munt de papers.En: "Laia, let me help!" she exclaimed, offering a bunch of papers.Ca: Laia va saber que l'ajuda de Carme podia ser una mica desordenada però s'hi va resignar.En: Laia knew that Carme's help could be a bit messy, but she resigned herself to it.Ca: "D'acord, Carme, però seguim el meu pla", va respondre amb dolçor.En: "Okay, Carme, but let's follow my plan," she responded sweetly.Ca: Les tardes de recaptació eren populars a l'escola, coincidint amb el Dia d'Acció de Gràcies, quan les famílies s'unien per a reunir-se i donar gràcies.En: Fundraising afternoons were popular at the school, coinciding with Thanksgiving Day, when families came together to gather and give thanks.Ca: Els aires es remenaven plens de l'olor de castanyes i calissons.En: The air was swirling with the scent of chestnuts and calissons.Ca: Faltava poc per a la presentació de la Laia, on esperava recaptar molts diners amb les seves postals úniques inspirades pels colors de la tardor.En: It was almost time for Laia's presentation, where she hoped to raise a lot of money with her unique postcards inspired by the colors of autumn.Ca: Tot semblava anar bé fins que va arribar l'hora de la seva gran presentació.En: Everything seemed to be going well until the time for her big presentation arrived.Ca: De sobte, la pantalla del projector va parpellejar i es va apagar.En: Suddenly, the projector screen flickered and went off.Ca: Laia va sentir que el món li queia a sobre.En: Laia felt like the world was crashing down on her.Ca: Tot el seu esforç s'enfonsava davant seu.En: All her effort was collapsing in front of her.Ca: Llavors, inesperadament, Pau es va acostar ràpidament a l'ordinador.En: Then, unexpectedly, Pau quickly approached the computer.Ca: Amb calma, va reiniciar el sistema i va aconseguir restablir les imatges en pantalla.En: Calmly, he restarted the system and managed to restore the images on the screen.Ca: "No et preocupis, ho tens controlat", va dir-li Pau amb un somriure inesperadament dolç.En: "Don't worry, you've got this," said Pau with an unexpectedly sweet smile.Ca: La presentació de la Laia va sortir perfecta.En: Laia's presentation went perfectly.Ca: Tots van quedar encantats per les postals i es van recaptar molts diners.En: Everyone was delighted with the postcards, and a lot of money was raised.Ca: Laia va sentir un esclat de felicitat quan Pau i Carme la van abraçar.En: Laia felt a surge of happiness when Pau and Carme hugged her.Ca: "Ho has fet genial", va dir Carme, amb els ulls brillants d'admiració.En: "You did amazing," said Carme, her eyes bright with admiration.Ca: La recaptació va acabar amb èxit, portant una nova harmonia entre els germans.En: The fundraising ended successfully, bringing a new harmony among the siblings.Ca: Laia va adonar-se que ella no només estava oberta als seus germans, sinó que també ells la cuidaven d'una manera que mai havia considerat.En: Laia realized that she was not only open to her siblings, but they also cared for her in a way she had never considered.Ca: Aquell vespre de tardor al gimnàs de l'escola va ser més que una recaptació; va ser un nou començament per a la seva família.En: That autumn evening in the school gym was more than a fundraiser; it was a new beginning for her family. Vocabulary Words:the afternoon: la tardato climb: enfilar-sethe window: la finestrato tint: tenirto hang: penjarthe decoration: la decoracióto prove: demostrarthe sibling: el germà/la germanato adjust: ajustarthe lamp: la làmpadathe display: l'exposiciódistracted: distretcarefree: despreocupatdemeanor: l'aireto participate: participaranxious: ansiósto discourage: desanimaroptimism: optimismerustic: camperoleffort: l'esforçto resign: resignar-seto gather: reunir-sethe scent: l'olorto swirl: remenar-sepresentation: la presentacióunique: únicto flicker: parpellejarto restore: restablirunexpectedly: inesperadamentharmony: l'harmonia

When there's a diagnosis of an eating disorder in a family it often impacts more than just one person and the rest of the family, particularly siblings, can feel the wide reaching ripples of change, of worry and concern, of isolation and even anger. It's a whole other layer of suffering that comes with unique challenges, which is why Eating Disorders Families Australia runs separate support groups for siblings, allowing them to ask questions in a safe space with moderators who have lived experience. But what can you do as a carer to support your other children or family members when a loved one is diagnosed? How can a sibling support a sister or brother diagnosed with an eating disorder? Alisha Mah is one of EDFA's counsellors, working in the Fill The Gap program that offers free online sessions for carers. She also has lived experience as both a sibling and a carer for a loved one with an eating disorder. In this episode Alisha shares many helpful insights into the sibling challenges, about family routines and traditions, about birthdays and events, as well ways to speak to the family members who don't understand.If you would like to speak to Alisha or any of EDFA's counsellors then head to EDFA's Fill The Gap counselling service - a one-on-one free online counselling service.Book a free counselling session with EDFA's Fill The Gap program here: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/EDFA runs multiple online eating disorder support groups to support the carers and siblings of people diagnosed with eating disorders ranging from anorexia and bulimia to food avoidance disorder and avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder, also known as ARFID.Join Eating Disorders Families Australia Sibling Support group: https://edfa.org.au/siblings-support/Website: https://edfa.org.au/Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ for less than the cost of a cup of coffee a month. Visit EDFA resources library: https://edfa.org.au/video-resource-library/ For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders#eatingdisordersiblings#siblingsupportanorexia#eatingdisordersupportsiblings#restrictiveeatingdisorder#eatingdisordercounselling#familysupporteatingdisorders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast you'll meet my brother Noah Teicher, and my nephew Colton Teicher. I have two younger brothers, but my brother Noah (the middle child) has two boys who had a rare disease. And we talk about their journey from having a rare disease to being cured. Noah and Colton talk about their journey with the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA). Rick Lofgren has been the non profits president for more than two decades. Rick helps raise millions each year to support families with the cost for transplantation. In addition to all he does, Rick is married with kids of his own.I learned about Rick, from my brother.  My nephews Colton and Caden had a rare disease called Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). CGD is passed down through the mother, only to sons, not daughters. CGD causes frequent and life-threatening infections because their immune system can't fight off certain harmful bacteria and fungi. My nephew's mother is the carrier. Women do are only carriers of the genetic disease, only boys have the genetic diesase. The great news: there is a cure. Both my nephews were cured. About my brother and nephew. Noah works for Abbott Laboratories as a district manager across several states and has three kids, and a stepson wife his wife Lisa. My nephew Colton is a Patient Care Coordinator at a specialty Pharmacy in Detroit. Colton is an advocate for his disease and the rare community.This is a reminder that it's good to share information because after my brother told me about COTA, I connected with Rick at COTA.  The Bonnell Foundation and COTA are now partners helping people who need funds for transplants, and all that it entails.Colton will be post transplant for three years on September 3rd, 2021Caden will be post transplant on December 16th, 2022To connect with Colton: coltonteicher@yahoo.comTo connect with Noah: noahteicher@yahoo.comFor information about COTA:  https://cota.org/get-started/   Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en

Today my guest is Charles Vogl, one of the founding fathers of the community industry as we know it now, a person who influenced my professional journey a ton because of authoring The Art of Community and co-authoring Building Brand Communities with amazing Carrie Melissa Jones, a documentary filmmaker, who also produced a “New Year Baby” film that tells a story of his wife's family that survived Cambodian genocide, and avoided death at least 3 times and all of them while pursuing justice for local human rights as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia in his 20's

Get A Copy of "Smart Girl" on Amazon! -  https://a.co/d/gJR2hIhTo finish off July Book Club we are ending with Rachel's novel "Smart Girl". Brilliant designer Miko Jin is a bookworm (just like all of you at the end of this month) and with novels as her guide, and her best friends by her side, she is hoping to fan the flame of love with dreamy Liam Ashton. But Will Miko get her own happy ending? Will she find the strength to stand up for what she deserves…even if it means breaking her own heart?We hope you've had a great summer and we can't wait to dive back into conversation next week!00:34 Overview of the Girls Series01:39 Meet Mika: The Most Talented Girl03:30 Writing and Research Process05:33 Exploring Mika's Love Story08:52 Mika's Design Journey13:00 Dinner with Friends and Family16:32 Liam Ashton: The One Great Love27:43 Miko's Accomplishments and Liam's Interest31:37 Awkward Flirting and Tension33:15 A Proposition from Liam34:58 Home with Tosh38:15 Sibling Support and Concerns41:58 Meeting at the Restaurant Location45:17 Designing the SpaceGet the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journalHave a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode??Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Sign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

Episode two is all about our Callum as we get to know podcast co-host Callum Fairhurst, whose brother Liam died at the age of 14 in 2009. Callum explains why his brother was his hero, his best mate and why he feels like he wants to live his life for Liam.Callum was just 12 when his brother died but he went on to become the founder of Sibling Support. You can check out the work of Sibling Support and find out more about Callum and his brother here.

In this insightful episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast, we dive deep into the often-contemplated decision of whether to have siblings present during the birth of a new baby. Join us as we welcome back the esteemed midwife, Leonora Colen, from Home Birth Honey in Austin, Texas, to explore the nuanced pros and cons of this unique birthing experience.In this conversation, we discuss the topic of siblings in the birth space, particularly for out-of-hospital births. We provide tips for preparing children for the birth of a sibling, including using curated videos to educate them about birth, discussing the sounds of birth, and ensuring that one person is dedicated to the well-being of the child during the birth. We also talk about the challenges of having children present during labor and the importance of having a backup plan. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the timing of labor for second-time parents and the benefits of home birth and midwifery care. Chapters00:00Preparing Children for the Arrival of a Sibling06:13The Importance of Curated Videos and Discussion09:03Dedicating a Person to the Well-being of the Child11:50Challenges of Having Children Present During Labor14:50One-on-One Attention for Older Children23:30The Benefits of Home Birth and Midwifery CareTakeaways - Curated videos can be helpful in educating children about birth and preparing them for the arrival  of a sibling. - Discussing the sounds of birth with children can help them understand what to expect during the birthing process. - Having one person dedicated to the well-being of the child during the birth is important, especially for out-of-hospital births. - It can be challenging for mothers to fully relax and focus on labor when their children are present in the birth space. - Taking time for one-on-one attention with older children during pregnancy and after the birth can help them feel special and included. - Labor for second-time parents often starts soon after their older children go to bed. - Home birth and midwifery care can provide a more personalized and supportive experience for families.To find out more about our guest Leonora and Home Birth Honey:www.homebirthhoney.comIG @HomeBirthHoneyATXThis episode is sponsored by BirthCo.Franchises http://www.birthcofranchises.comPlease feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!Instagram: @‌BirthBabyPodcastEmail: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

If you want to know how to build your resilience when caring for a loved one with an eating disorder then this is the Strong Enough podcast episode for you.Our guest Hugh van Cuylenburg is one of the hosts of Australia's most beloved podcasts “The Imperfects” and he runs The Resilience Project a national program teaching practical wellbeing strategies to build mental health resilience in the community.But Hugh has also walked in your shoes and has seen the challenges firsthand of caring for someone with an eating disorder, after his sister was diagnosed with anorexia as a teenager.Hugh talks about resilience, empathy, mindfulness and … yes … even the importance of gratitude when you are a carer. He has plenty of tips and ideas to help people cope as a caregiver or in a caring role.He is also encouraging families to join EDFA's Sibling Support group. "It would've been incredible to have a group where I could talk to other siblings going through the same stuff, with the guidance of an expert. It would've been completely life changing," says Hugh. Want more ways to improve resilience? Check out The Resilience Project's Wellbeing Hub for more practical tips to boost resilience as a carer. For more information about eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating, bulimia and anorexia visit our website Eating Disorders Families Australia. or contact EDFA on 1300 195 626 Want access to more helpful content? Become an EDFA Member: https://edfa.org.au/become-a-member/ It costs less than a cup of coffee a month. Book a free counselling session with EDFA's Fill The Gap program: https://edfa.org.au/counselling-service/ Keen to volunteer or donate? Find out more ways to help here: https://edfa.org.au/donation/https://edfa.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/ For more information click on these links to the EDFA website:Anorexia NervosaBulimia NervosaBinge Eating DisorderARFID - Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderOSFED - Other Specified Feeding & Eating Disorders #EDFA#buildingresilience#mentalresilience#eatingdisordercarersupport#eatingdisordercarers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having a child with special needs can be devastating for the whole family. As a parent, it is almost as devastating to see that the sibling is struggling to find their place in a world that has been flipped upside down for them.    It can feel like your hands are tied and like what you do is never enough... but in reality, there are a few basic needs that can be addressed to create safety, nurturing and comfort for the sibling of a child with special needs.    To join the community facebook support page, click HERE  I'd love to hear from you! Hop on over to the private instagram channel by going here, then click on the "special needs parenting" link in my header to join.    Grab my free guide to hope filled special needs parenting HERE    Grab a copy of my book "Wrapped in Kindness" HERE    

Ep#194: Join hosts, Helen Edwards and January Liddell with special returning guest, Dr. Gretchen Gavero for an in-depth episode for learning how to support someone you love who is going through mental health issues. Don't forget to leave us a review and tag us @VipFinanceBuilders and @Helofajourney or @SexyFreedomMedia Enjoy the show!  About our guest: Dr. Gretchen Gavero is a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and a board-certified Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist based in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She shares mental health tips and education online at The Mental Path. For more information visit: https://www.thementalpath.com/ Disclaimer:  The hosts of this show are not doctors, therapists, psychologists, lawyers, or medical professionals of any kind. Although some of our guests are professionals in these areas, be advised if you have any life threatening medical conditions or mental health, please see your doctor. National Suicide Hotline: 988  Thank you for all the continued support. Please leave us a review  here or on our Facebook Page: Sexy Freedom Media You can also send us a note or review to SexyFreedomNow@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group: Sexy, Successful, and Soul Fedhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/sexysuccessfulsoulfed Helen Edwards is a Financial Strategist, Host to the Sexy Freedom Media Podcast, and International Author of Nothing Sexier Than Freedom & Your Inner Evolution. More information on events, services, products, and to get your book, click here: https://linktr.ee/sexyfreedommedia January Liddell is a Financial Expert, author, and military wife. Click our Link below to find more information on us and our offers today! More info here: https://januaryliddell.com/   Support the show "Buy us a coffee" https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Helofajourney https://www.buymeacoffee.com/januarylidl Support the show

Part of being a parent to siblings is witnessing the ups and downs--some literal--of their dynamic. Charles Feng has this Perspective.

In Season 3 we shared the incredible story of the Abner family. But, in honor of the amazing announcement of the $1 Million Endowment in honor of their daughter Katelynn, we want to share their story again! This endowment was given in honor of Katelynn Abner (10/31/08 – 7/4/14) and will establish the “Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program”, ensuring that the legacy of Katelynn will continue for years to come. The Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program provides support for individuals with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), Newborn Screening, the Leukodystrophy Care Network (LCN), MLD Families, and Sibling Support, with priority given to military families affected by Leukodystrophy.The Abner family's dedication to the legacy of Katelynn is evident in all they do to make a difference each day in their lives. Hunter's Hope is honored to partner with the Abner family to help families through the Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program.To learn more about Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses, please visit: https://www.huntershope.org/home/partners/katelynns-butterfly-kisses/Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

We have an amazing announcement that we want to share with all of you! Some incredible things are happening at Hunter's Hope, and we are so thankful for God's provision.Jill interviewed Chris and Kristal Abner to share this amazing news!Hunter's Hope Foundation is excited to announce a $1 Million Endowment from an anonymous donor!This endowment was given in honor of Katelynn Abner (10/31/08 – 7/4/14) and will establish the “Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program”, ensuring that the legacy of Katelynn will continue for years to come. We are honored to share this exciting news today, October 31st, on what would have been Katelynn's 15th birthday.The Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program provides support for individuals with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), Newborn Screening, the Leukodystrophy Care Network (LCN), MLD Families, and Sibling Support, with priority given to military families affected by Leukodystrophy.The Abner family's dedication to the legacy of Katelynn is evident in all they do to make a difference each day in their lives. Hunter's Hope is honored to partner with the Abner family to help families through Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses Program.To learn more about Katelynn's Butterfly Kisses, please visit: https://www.huntershope.org/home/partners/katelynns-butterfly-kisses/Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

Today you have the incredible opportunity to meet Jade Campbell and hear pieces of their daughter's journey and diagnosis of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.   As we continue to honor families who have experienced or are experiencing the childhood cancer journey, today we are reminded to celebrate, encourage, and cheer on the families who are fighting for a healthy future.   We are releasing our conversation with Jade in three parts today and we know all who hear, who are fighting for their healthy future, will feel encouraged and inspired...   Part One: Diagnosis Part Two: Friends, Family and Community Support (Ideas to help others) Part Three: Resources, Sibling Support, and Update on Haddie    

Jake brings some heavy news to the pod. Nick tries to console him by sharing one of his deepest, darkest secrets.

If you are related to someone with a disability, know that God will bless your role as a caregiver. You may not know God's plans, but he sure does!

This month we speak with Social Policy Researcher,  Ariella Meltzer, about the similarities and differences in sibling support all over the world. Access the transcript of this episode here.Acceda a la transcripción en españolResources and terms mentioned in this episode:Contact Ariella Meltzer at:Email: a.meltzer@unsw.edu.auTwitterLinkedInPublications from Ariella's research are available at:What is ‘sibling support'? Defining the social support sector serving siblings of people with disabilitiesThe operation of the social support sector serving siblings of people with disabilities: a cross-country analysis(These publications are behind a paywall for many. If you need help accessing a free copy, please email Ariella directly.)Centre for Social Impact at The University Of New South WalesCommunity of practice definitionIf you know of a group that's primary focus is to support siblings of people with disabilities and you think they would be interested in learning more about this Community of Practice, feel free to contact info@siblingleadership.org"Sibling support really needs consistent recognition everywhere."Support the show

As a lived-experience professional, Kym is passionate to provide siblings who have a brother or sister with an eating disorder the acknowledgment, connection, and resources they have never been afforded. To highlight this need, she has collaborated alongside clinicians, researchers, and organizations for over a decade. In 2018 she co-created a sibling needs survey with Bridget Whitlow LMFT, that has reached over 500 siblings around the world. The survey has continued to bring the sibling experience to light. That same year KymAdvocates.com was created to allow a space for siblings to share their experiences, stories, and perspectives. Along with these incredible interviews Kym's had the privilege to educate and support hundreds of siblings and parents which has led to the Sibling Support Series. Based on the series feedback, she is developing a course for parents and siblings. Stay tuned! Kym currently serves as a Community Advisor for Equip and Co-Chair for the Academy for Eating Disorders Expert by Experience Committee. The Links for today's show and for our hosts will be in the show notes. Links for Kym:Kymadvocates.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kymadvocates/Facebook: www.facebook.com/kymadvocates Sibling Stories & VideosSibling Survey OverviewOur HostsLinda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. They can be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or atLinda.john.mazur@gmail.com Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com BooksEmilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X

Paul and Sally Nash live in Birmingham UK and married in 1986. They are both ordained Anglicans, both Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioners (although opposite types), both support London football teams (Sally Spurs and Paul Chelsea) both play golf and have worked with and for each other in some capacity for much of the time they have known each other.

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Siblings of children with disabilities play important roles in their families, and often experience similar concerns and opportunities as parents. This session will present some common issues that siblings experience and share seven simple ways that parents and providers can help minimize sibling concerns and maximize opportunities to build close bonds with siblings.

Thanks for tuning in to “Young, Flirty, and Not Thriving”! We hope you enjoyed today's podcast. If you have a question you would like to submit for advice, please either click on the link down below or on our Instagram page.    **Disclaimer: We would like to inform our listeners that all of our advice is solely from our own experience and does not replace that of a professional. We will always advocate for seeking professional help when necessary. We may cover sensitive subjects, but we will do our part to link timestamps, questions, and more in the description to know where to skip. Listeners discretion is always advised.   We have been friends for years and have been able to find this lighthearted approach to the challenges we've faced. With this podcast, we'll be talking about those challenges, sharing funny stories from our past, with a main focus on giving advice to young adults, adults, and even teens. We welcome any and all questions ranging from light topics to serious discussions. When submitting your questions, you are welcome to remain anonymous. Details help, but please keep your questions brief (up to 200 words).    Facebook: Young Flirty and Not Thriving Instagram: @youngflirtyandnotthriving Podcast: Young Flirty and Not Thriving E-mail: youngflirtyandnotthriving@gmail.com Google Forms (for advice questions for the show): forms.gle/6EHk4ZNTNqTKPAZT9   Timestamps: Question One: How do I decide to work part time or return to full time after having a baby? (20:00) Question Two: What should I do after finding out my best friend likes my older brother? And then later finding out my brother likes her? (30:20) Question Three: What tips do you have on being an introvert/social anxiety and wanting to have a social life/put yourself out there? (37:30)

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Today on this part of the show, we start a support group for the least popular siblings in a family and is it creepy or romantic? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode is an intimate conversation between Vanessa, Tonya and their guest Lori Holloway. Lori is the CEO for Bellwoods Centres for Community Living and amongst many other things, Tonya's sister! In this conversation, she shares with us her journey during Covid being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.  Buckle up, it's about to get real!

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Discover what's possible when relationships are strengthened by listening.  Vanessa Lista's autistic older brother, Billy, has been her inspiration her whole life. Currently studying kinesiology and psychology in college, Vanessa's goal is to become a pediatric physical therapist. In this conversation, we discuss: How Vanessa's relationship with her brother has evolved over the years Why she admires Billy How she's been advocating for him from a young age Her experiences as a behavior therapist What physical therapy is and example goals that can be targeted Advice to other siblings of autistic individuals ----more---- Are you a sibling wanting to connect with others going through similar experiences? You can find a supportive network of family members, professionals, and self-advocates in our Global Autism Community. Whatever your role is related to autism, you can participate in these important conversations on our platform.  Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

In celebration of our upcoming conference on June 18th & 19th, we are so excited to begin sharing with you via podcasts! Our all virtual conference will also feature post-conference sessions on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th.  Check out all the details HERE.We are so happy and grateful to have a fitting guest for our inaugural episode!  Some call this pioneer advocate the father of Sibling Support. Don Meyer talks with us about his life's work, his favorite foods, the current state of siblings and our upcoming conference!Download HERE or stream on any of the below platforms.  And don't forget to subscribe! We have more podcasts coming in the future!Transcript of this episodeSpotifyApple MusicAmazon MusicPandoraPodcast AddictPodchaserDeezerPlayer FMPodcast IndexOvercastCastroCastboxPodfriendSupport the show (https://siblingleadership.org/get-involved/donate/)

Rachel and Christie talk with Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Network about the challenges for siblings of kids with disabilities both visible and invisible. Emily talks about SibShops, a worldwide program, that offers support to siblings of kids with special needs. Emily also offers tips on how parents can best support these siblings and help them voice their own feelings and fears. Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project. Emily is a social worker, author, trainer, and sibling. Since 2003, she has worked in the disability field and has provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities. Emily has served as a board member of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), and she founded sibsNY, the New York state chapter of the SLN. Emily has written about her own sibling experiences in blogs, magazines and books such as Thicker than Water. Emily was an author and a co-editor of The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Adult Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities, published by Woodbine House in 2014. Click here for full show notes. References: SibTeen Facebook Group Sib20 Facebook Group Adult Sibling Facebook Group Find a SibShop near you How to Talk So You Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish If you like this episode, please consider writing a review and stay in touch by subscribing to our podcast and following us at: Twitter @podcastchaos Facebook https://www.facebook.com/constantchaospodcast Instagram: constant_chaos_podcast www.constantchaospodcast.com We welcome your feedback: constantchaospodcast@gmail.com

In Part 2 of "Sibs - The Next Generation, Larry and Laura joined with guest Hillary Wassel. She is a the oldest of three children. Her middle brother Matt has autism and she is very close with her family. Hillary is a teacher in an integrated setting for preschoolers.

In this two-part series, Larry and Laura welcome guest Claire Malicki. Claire shares how her family life was growing up as the middle Sib and how it shaped who she is today.

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In the first episode of 2021, Larry, Laura and John-John each share some stories of gratitude from 2020.

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Larry & Laura share two different experiences growing up that will make you smile. A recording of Trudy is played where she shares how a nurse who encountered the "Fish Family" altered the course of her life.

John John & Chris join us today to talk about coping with Covid-19, and also dating on the spectrum

Larry, Laura, and John John all talk together about "Social Distancing"

Danielle is actually the sibling of a young girl who went through our program and she chose to participate and stand right next to her sister to give her strength and support as she went through her journey...and now she is teaching others what she learned...and THAT is Power Peace Purpose! Comment below and let Danielle know how awesome and powerful she is! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heroes-circle/support

JohnJohn joins Larry and Laura on the entire episode. Laugh with us as we share uplifting Family stories of how our parents were living examples of Agape Love. Hear these experiences through the simple love filter of our brother and how he, as someone with developmental disabilities, processes emotional circumstances. Sometimes you can’t help but laugh. It really is the best medicine.

Vince Tobia shares his insight of his brother Chris's autism diagnosis, his career in special education, as well as some vision for the future.

In Part 2 of 3 Chris shares more about having autism, sister Katie has her insight. Chris also shares his funny memories of our family.

Recently I set up my mobile studio in Laura's kitchen and had all three kids on the show. Chris shares from his heart how he feels about being diagnosed on the Spectrum. Katie and Vince share from their hearts also Part 1 of 3

Brynn and Philip sat down and talked about the people who sometimes get lost in the shuffle when grieving over a lost child...their siblings. Brynn used her own experience with her other two children to talk about troubling signs to look out for, and different ways you can help brothers and sisters cope with the loss of their sibling.

Larry and Laura talk about an investigation of abuse on Billy, as well as what Laura decided to do about it. Larry's trip with John-John is announced and discussed.

ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 013 Sibling Support On the topic of siblings again this week, we'll be talking about the sibling perspective and the support available with Emily Holl, the Director of the Sibling Support Project. Emily is a social worker, writer, trainer, and sibling. Over the past 16 years, she has provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities. She has presented and written extensively on sibling issues, has conducted and published sibling research, and has facilitated Sibshops for young brothers and sisters of children with disabilities.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Tell us about how the Universe brought you to the world of sibling support. The short answer is that I myself am a sibling and I have an older brother, Peter, who has an intellectual disability. He really is at the center of many personal and professional decisions and I'm really grateful to him because if it weren't for him, I wouldn't be doing this work that I love so much. I wouldn't have met so many other incredible siblings who have a lot of insight and wisdom to share.  Did you join a sib shop when you were young? I travel a lot and have the pleasure of meeting so many other adult siblings. I echo their same sentiment that I wish there were Sibshops when I was a kid. I didn't discover Sibshops until much later when I was a young-ish professional working in the disability field. A colleague of mine found Sibshop facilitator training by Don Myer and thought it would be a good idea for us to attend. I attended that training and it really changed my life because I not only realized there's a whole organization dedicated to supporting brothers and sisters like myself, but through that training I was able to understand my own sibling experience in a much broader context. I recognized that my experience shared so many elements with other brothers and sisters and from that point on it really inspired me to do everything I could to create sibling support for the families we were working with.  I haven't imagined my child as an adult not knowing what to do if they had to take over.  Especially as parents with young children, it can be daunting to consider the future and consider a time in the family's life when we as parents are no longer able to care for our children in the way we traditionally have. For the best reasons and with the best intentions, parents often don't share information with their typically developing children. We always encourage parents, even of young children, to keep that door of communication open so that when the time does come to talk about future planning, it's not uncharted territory, not a taboo subject undiscussed by the family. Even if parents don't have answers, communication can go a really long way. They may not want to burden typical developing children with thoughts of future caregiving, but siblings are already thinking about the future. Making that an okay topic to discuss is an important way for parents to support siblings. What do you do now with Sibshops? Don Myer retired and there was a national search for this position and I was the very lucky person honored to be offered the position. We moved from New York City to Seattle where the Sibling Support Project was founded in 1990. There's a long history of self and parent advocacy in the United States and we have them to thank for the creation of the disability services and supports that exist today and for many of the laws that reinforce them. As it turns out, there's also a lesser known history of sibling advocacy and sibling support and that really starts with Don Myer who started the Sibling Support Project. Don created a Sibshop which is central to the work we do today and to the support that thousands of siblings receive across the country and around the world. Fundamental to the Sibshop model is providing information and support to young brothers and sisters in a highly recreational and fun setting. We travel the country and train organizations, children's hospitals, disability service providers, parks and rec departments, schools and any other place you may find children with brothers and sisters with disabilities. We train organizations on how to support young kids in a way that's meaningful, fun and really speaks to kids. How do organizations and programs get in touch with you to organize a Sibshop? We're always grateful when organizations find us because they notice siblings are left out and they want to change that. A lot of times, people research the Sibshop model and will get in touch with us to learn more about it or they have seen a Sibshop at another organization and want to recreate that for their organization. How long and how often are Sibshops? There's a lot of flexibility in the Sibshop model so organizations can offer Sibshops on varying schedules. What we ask is that people who are trained and who are certified and offer something called a Sibshop really ensure the program upholds our best practices, what we call the Sibshop Standards of Practice. These are our best practices to ensure a parent sending a child to something called a Sibshop is sending them to a program that is aligned with our model and grounded in our mission and values. What can we do as parents to make sure we're balancing the attention we're giving to our children? Make sure you're providing siblings with age-appropriate and accurate information from a variety of sources. Particularly with school-age children, they need to have information about the disability to explain it to other kids who may not ask questions in the nicest way. For younger children, providing information should be ongoing as their understanding of the world becomes more sophisticated. Leave an open door for children to ask questions. Provide siblings with opportunities to meet other siblings--  Sibshops is a great way to do that. There are other agencies that host walks and picnics and that's also a great opportunity to carve out time for siblings to meet each other. Beyond open communication and the principles of active listening, allow siblings to express the good and the not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability and support them in saying that out loud. Set aside special time with typically developing children. A little goes a long way. How old do kids need to be to attend Sibshops? Typically they're for kids ages 8-13. There are Sibshops around the country that are changing that a little bit to include teenagers, so they're modifying their programming to include slightly older kids or even slightly younger. Have you found that most siblings grow up to be in a compassionate field? What we know from research is that siblings go into helping professions much of the time. We know typically vocation is one of the perks that siblings identify, based on the experience with their brothers and sisters, that they felt really drawn to a helping profession that gives them a lot of gratification. Siblings who don't go into helping professions often give back another way.  CONNECT WITH EMILY Email: emilyholl@siblingsupport.org LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Sibshops at Kindering Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities Sibling Support Project Start a Sibshop Sibshop Standards of Practice Sibshop Directory How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk TUNE INTO THE ONCE UPON A GENE PODCAST Spotify Apple Podcasts Stitcher Overcast   CONNECT WITH EFFIE PARKS Website Twitter Instagram

On our first episode of 2020, we are excited to have Amanda Slobe as our first guest. Amanda, who like us is a "sib", shares stories about her sister Kristin, and her vision to have travel companions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities like her sister Kristin, and our brother John.

Larry makes a funny call with his brother a lot funnier -

in our Thanksgiving episode, we have a not so typical phone call with John-John and the special connection Billy and I have with Mister Rogers.

Larry and Laura talk about the early days of Agape` Parents Fellowship as well as the TABS Sibling Leadership Conference.

One of the most common emotions siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities experience is guilt. Larry and Laura share an experience that caused a feeling of guilt, and how the dealt with it.

Mental health challenges don’t just affect the child who is struggling, they affect the whole family. For siblings, the experience can be confusing, upsetting, and even traumatic. Emily Rubin is the Director of Sibling Support at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which works with hospitals and other agencies to address the needs of siblings and parents of children with mental health, developmental and special health needs. In our conversation, Emily explains the many emotions siblings experience when their brother or sister is struggling and describes the various ways that siblings might respond. She offers strategies that parents can use to support their other children so they can cope and adjust in the best possible way.

Leslie MacBain - Turning the Titanic Around SHOW NOTES: On January 4th, 2014 Leslie McBain lost her son, Jordan, to an overdose; a lethal combination of prescription drugs. As a teenager he had done the typical partying but by age 19 he was addicted to alcohol and cocaine. He attended treatment but relapsed shortly after. He managed to curb his addiction but later a doctor prescribed him Oxycontin for a back injury. Sadly, the beginning of the end. When he told his Dr he was addicted and needed help; he was simply cut off his prescription, and left to find it elsewhere. Leslie is a co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH) - an organization of moms who have lost their children to the disease of addiction. They have banded together for strength; to advocate for compassionate policy changes in the face of an epidemic that continues to take away lives.They strive to decriminalize the possession of drugs and want the federal government to create a safe, regulated supply of opioids in order to save thousands of preventable deaths. HIGHLIGHTS: The cancelled patent for Oxycontin opened up the black market to replace the drug with knockoffs, and that is why we are seeing all the deaths today. Leslie identifies three major themes within the overdose communities - people were using substances alone, kids only experimenting (not actively addicted) got the poisoned drugs, and that the parents had tried everything they could to save their child. Leslie and Matt talk about the difficulties in journey to recovery such as: trying to find a good treatment facility, finding a good doctor who is educated in the disease of addiction and can prescribe the correct medications. Leslie shares great insight about what is needed to change to help people with addiction. Having detox, support,medically assisted treatment after detox, ongoing counselling and support services. Leslie and Matt talk about the importance of talking with the youth today about drugs - to be real and not give false info or scare tactics. Things like saying “Don’t do this” has the opposite effect. Leslie discusses B.C Centre of Substance Use (BCCSU) Initiative that focus’ on: Family Engagement, Peer Support Groups and a Recovery Pod (led by Marshall Smith). She talks about “The Gone too Soon” and “The Coping Kit” Handbooks available through BCCSU. “Stronger Together” a grant funded initiative for community support meetings in BC Leslie shares advice for parents struggling with a child in Addiction. She explains that amidst tough challenges of behavior, and approach of “tough love” or “rock bottoms” don’t work, in fact it’s counter productive. Leslie describes goals and visions that MSTH is taking on: Grief Support, Sibling Support, and online Private Support groups. They are advocating for the decriminalization of people who possess drugs as well as asking the federal government to create a safe regulated supply of opioids. QUOTES: “If we had a safe, regulated supply of opioids for people who are addicted; then the black market would largely disappear. People wouldn’t be dying like they are now.” “Support groups and sharing stories is one of the most powerful healing tools there is.” “Family is anyone who loves you, cares for you and supports you.” “There is nothing else in the history of this country that has killed so many people - that has not been attended to properly.” “How many people have to die before the government will do the right thing?” “The government isn’t willing to fund proper treatment services.” “Organizations need to come together and it’s like slowly turning the Titanic around. People are dying; falling off the ship all the time.” LINKS: Mom Stop the Harm Website www.momstoptheharm.com Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MomsStopTheHarm/ British Columbia Centre on Substance Use http://www.bccsu.ca/ “Gone Too Soon” Handbook: http://www.bccsu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Grief_Handbook.pdf Official Say Know homepage: http://www.sayknow.org/ Canadian Research Initiative of Substance Misuse (CRISM) Prairies website: https://crismprairies.ca/SayKnow.org Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sayknoworgSayKnow.org Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SayKnowOrg Music provided by Redbull DJ Champ, Charly Hustle: http://www.charlyhustlemusic.com Find out more on the Say Know Podcast website.

Sibling Support The Holidays always mean family visits, and with that in mind, we thought the subject of Sibling Support would be a good one to repost. This is the first of two episodes on Sibling Support we did, back in July of 2015. Being a parent of a special needs child requires a great […] The post Sibling Support – Revisiting SPC Episode 29 appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.

When a child has complex health needs or a disability, all family members are affected. Healthy, typically developing siblings often experience a wide range of emotions, including fear, sadness, anger, confusion or guilt. But Monica Handlos of Pediatric Home Service is helping provide support for siblings by helping them find common ground with other children facing similar challenges, guiding them to understand and manage their feelings and helping them and their parents navigate the uncertain path they are traveling. Tune in to learn what to watch for, how to encourage healthy coping and why groups that provide support for siblings are so helpful.   Do you have a child – or know a child – who has a sibling with serious health problems or a disability? How do you think that experience affects the child in both positive and negative ways? What did you learn in this Mom Enough show about ways you or others could help this child?   To learn more about Pediatric Home Service’s Sibling Support program, click here. To view a brief video a parent discussing her child's experience with Sibling Support, click here. For Pediatric Home Service’s blog, click here. For our ME interview with Dr. Roy Maynard of PHS, click here.

Sibling Support. Being a parent of a special needs child requires a great deal of concentration and a lot of involvement. So much so that often if the special needs child has siblings, they can feel overlooked or forgotten. Another challenge is stress involving sadness or unanswered concerns about the special needs child, which can […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 29 Sibling Support appeared first on Special Parents Confidential.