Ep. 28: Disability Parenting After Birth Trauma

Amanda Griffith-Atkins, LMFT joins me to share her story of navigating parenting a child with a disability after birth trauma. Amanda is a fellow therapist and has built an incredible community in this space to support other parents experiencing the challenges that come with disability parenting.  She has a beautiful way of creating space to acknowledge the struggle and the darkness, while still providing hope. Join us as we discuss the complexities of parenting children with disabilities, while also trying to recover from a traumatic experience. You can find Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins or her website.Guest Bio:Amanda is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Amanda Atkins Counseling Group in Chicago. Her specialties include couple's issues, grief and loss (particularly partner, parent, or child loss), chronic or terminal illness, infertility, and postpartum mood disorders. She enjoys treating issues related to parenting, including the complex demands placed on parents of disabled children. Due to her extensive experience in grief work, she's partnered with large corporations to provide on-site therapy amid workplace crises and tragedy. She's also worked with nonprofits and corporations, presenting on mental health issues in the workplace.Before founding AACG in 2015, Amanda worked in community mental health, a group practice, and Hospice.Amanda holds a master's degree from Northwestern University and is trained in EMDR and EFT. She has advanced training in postpartum issues and is certified in perinatal mental health.  She is an in-demand speaker and media contributor, featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago, Better, Chicago Parent, POPSUGAR and more.  Amanda lives with her husband, 3 sons, beloved dog, and 2 mediocre cats.  Her oldest son Asher has Prader-Willi Syndrome. For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.