003 Kaitlyn and I discuss the need to expand and grow ourselves as we parent our children. We talk about changing the expectation we had for our children and our own lives as an opening to accept the life we have.  It’s so powerful!

Kaitlyn shares about how’s she created an empowering relationship with her child’s diagnosis and for her, it creates an easier path to self-compassion as she acknowledges that what she’s confronted with is truly hard.  

I want everybody to hear how Kaityln explains compassion. Notice the way she model’s talking to herself when she’s being kind and compassionate with herself.  (*Hint*: She’s filled with curiosity rather than judgment)

We touch on grief and control and how the two are sometimes related.  It’s so fascinating!

Links to Resources:

1. Poem: Welcome to Holland https://www.dsasc.ca/uploads/8/5/3/9/8539131/welcome_to_holland.pdf
2. Quote by Dr. James Finley: “James Finley encourages us to recognize that there will always be a part of us that doesn’t get it and that we can extend kindness to that part of us.” {paraphrased}
3. Freedom Movement a resource for coaching and therapy wearefreedommovement.org. Contact Page
4. Oh, and I have a self-care for special needs mom’s resource I made especially with you in mind.  It’s for moms who feel stuck and tired. It’s perfect if your up against the impossible and regularly feel anxious and overwhelmed.  Check it out here.

Who is Kaitlyn McCarty:

Kaitlyn McCarty is an associate therapist in Orange County, CA on staff with the non-profit organization Freedom Movement (wearefreedommovement.org).  Freedom Movement works towards creating safe spaces that foster healing, hope and the courage to love who God created you to be.  Kaitlyn sees her work at Freedom Movement as carrying an extension of this heartbeat.  Creating space for the individual to explore her own story and heart in a way that brings understanding and growth.  She comes to the Freedom Movement staff with over 15 years of experience in ministry.  Kaitlyn has been married for 17 years and has 4 daughters ranging from 14 to 3.  She has a BS in Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. 

Connect with Kaitlyn:
IG: https://instagram.com/kaitlynmccartyoc
Non-Profit: https://www.wearefreedommovement.org/

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