266: Supporting LGBTQ+ and Non-Traditional Families with Marie Sloane
Mom and Mind · Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
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Show Notes
The conversation around parenting in 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!
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
Resources:
Connect with Marie: Website and Facebook
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!
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