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Supporting LBGTQ+ and Non-Traditional Families
The conversation around parenting in LGBTQ+ and non-traditional families needs to be expanded and better understood in today’s world. More and more families are being created with dynamics that make them non-traditional in some way, and support on the path to parenthood for EVERYONE is crucial. Join us to explore this topic in today’s episode!
About Marie Sloane
Marie Sloane is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist based in Arizona. She focuses her practice on helping new parents of all backgrounds, specifically LGBTQ+ families and those with non-traditional family dynamics, like co-parenting, single parents by choice, queer parents, polyamorous families, and others. As a single parent for four years and a survivor of postpartum depression, Marie brings compassion and lived experience to parents adjusting to a variety of new dynamics and transitions. In our conversation, Marie explains why support for any parenting journey is vital, especially for those on a non-traditional path.
Show Highlights
How Marie came to the important work she does today after experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her son
How Marie didn’t know how to take care of herself, advocate for herself, or set healthy boundaries as a struggling new mom
Why Marie felt alienated and isolated as she left her unhealthy relationship without good support in place
How counseling helped her reframe her trauma and rebuild her self-esteem–and why she wanted to become a counselor
How Marie has learned to navigate the world of co-parenting with her son’s father
Why Marie found the niche (during the pandemic) of working with LGBTQ+ parents and non-traditional families
Why many non-traditional parents are reaching out for a non-judgmental and affirming space
Why Marie encourages her clients to find a combination of online support and local community support (Explore locally to find other family groups like yours!)
How “deconstructing” happens for those who grew up with a very specific worldview around faith, family, morality, etc.
What Marie sees that is lacking in perinatal mental health and support for LGBTQ+ families
How we can best educate ourselves to support non-traditional families around us
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Connect with Marie Sloane:
Website: http://mariesloanecounseling.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariesloanecounseling
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