Navigating Gaslighting When Advocating for Your Child

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Navigating Gaslighting When Advocating for Your Child

Have you ever advocated for your child only to have your words twisted and facts distorted to the point where you question what’s true? Sadly, one real challenge that way too many parents and caregivers face when advocating for their kids is gaslighting.

 Wikipedia defines gaslighting as “manipulating someone into questioning their own perception of reality.”

Learn how to prevent this from happening to you or responding when it’s clearly gaslighting.

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How Being a Podcast Host Made Me an Active Listener

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How Being a Podcast Host Made Me an Active Listener

As a professional communicator and consultant, I’ve always prided myself on being a good listener. My job is to hear my client’s concerns, aspirations and challenges, then come up with easy to implement solutions. While this sounds great, once I took on the role of podcast host, I realized I needed to up my active listening skills.

Learn some tips to help you improve your active listening skills.

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Educate Yourself to Advocate for Change

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Educate Yourself to Advocate for Change

In terms of how to get started - it begins with education. It’s an ongoing process of listening, asking questions, seeking out learning opportunities and continuing to grow my knowledge base.  

I get this can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t need to be.

It’s not about formal education (although some may choose this route). Rather, it’s looking for the opportunities to expand your understanding of a topic of interest to help in your advocacy journey.

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Why Setting Boundaries Is Important

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Why Setting Boundaries Is Important

It’s amazing how often the topic of boundaries comes up in the work I do with my clients and other caregivers – particularly the consequences of not setting boundaries. I’ve had many conversations over the years on why setting boundaries is important, not only for you, but those around you.

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Limit Your Baggage - Don't Own Others' Emotions

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Limit Your Baggage - Don't Own Others' Emotions

Raising a child with a disability comes with enough pressure, without having to hold the emotional load of others. But it can take courage and persistence to set boundaries and not own others’ emotions.

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The Power of Advocating from the Heart

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The Power of Advocating from the Heart

Your lived experience matters – a lot! By embracing this experience, you can make a heart connection, which is the most powerful connection of all.

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How to Be Kind When You Have No Patience

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How to Be Kind When You Have No Patience

Your mom was right when she said you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. But sometimes it can be hard to hold back your anger and frustration. Here are some tips to help you have patience in trying conversations.

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