In this conversation, Laurie White shares her journey as aspecial needs parent and coach, discussing the emotional challenges, the importance of community support, and the tools she has developed for mindfulness and grounding.

She emphasizes the significance of acceptance in decision-making and offers practical advice for parents navigating similar paths. Laurie's insights highlight the duality of grief and gratitude in the parenting experience, and she provides resources for those seeking support.

Areas covered in this episode include:

• Introduction to Laurie White and Her Journey
• Navigating Special Needs Parenting
• The Emotional Journey of a Special Needs Parent
• Mental Health and Self-Compassion
• Isolation and Community Support
• Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships
• Transforming Professional Practice Through PersonalExperience
• The Importance of Being Seen and Heard
• Mindfulness Techniques for Grounding
• Understanding Emotions and Physical Sensations
• The Journey of Grief and Acceptance
• Tools for Special Needs Parents
• Connecting with Supportive Communities

About the podcast guest:

Laurie White is a clinical therapist with over 20years of experience in the mental health field. She’s also a busy wife and mom of two—Kenzie and Kash. Kenzie has special needs, and becoming her mom was the turning point that sparked Laurie’s journey with anxiety and ultimately inspired the specialized work she does today.

After working through her own struggles, she now helps women—especially fellow moms—manage anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm. Laurie’s been married for 11 years, loves country music, and says she’s obsessed with everything about fall weather.

Find more about Laurie and her work at www.LaurieWhiteCounseling.com

Find Laurie’s free facebook group and get access to her freeresource to manage your anxiety at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lauriewhitecoaching

About the podcast host:

Dr. Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon is a speaker, coach, special needs parent, podcaster, author, and strategy lecturer. She runs the Special Needs Parent Podcast because she aims to help special needs parents feel valued, connected, and supported. Please subscribe, and send in your requests about topics you'd like the podcast to address.

Get your free copy of Marcia’s Trigger Mapping Worksheethere, to help you recognize patterns that lead to your child’s meltdowns, and develop approaches that could calm the storm: https://marcianb.com/free-trigger-mapping-worksheet-org/

Join the Special Needs Parent Space (her free community,including many supportive resources) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsparentspace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find many other resources and connect with Marcia directly here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ARX67913U/