Patrick Monette, Monette Counseling Services LLC
Patrick Monette, Monette Counseling Services LLC
Friday Night Feels with Patrick Monette and Guest Co Host Leigh Diotalevi
Friday Night Feels with Patrick Monette and Guest Co Host Leigh Diotalevi
Friday Night Feels with Patrick Monette and Guest Co Host Leigh Diotalevi
Saturday 23rd January 2021
Join Patrick Monette and Leigh Diotalevi as they explore adoptive parenting challenges, focusing on trauma, dissociation, and attachment.
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Get the buttons here!Adoptive Parenting Challenges: Insights with Leigh Diotalevi on Friday Night Feels
And often, you know, parents aren't necessarily prepared for all the, for some of the mental health issues of adopted children. So they're coming and they want us to fix the behavior. And you know, as trauma therapists, when someone comes in and says, here's the behavior, we say okay, so that's a symptom.
Parenting is tough, but adoptive parenting comes with its own unique set of challenges. In this episode of 'Friday Night Feels', host Patrick Monette teams up with Leigh Diotalevi, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in adoption-related issues, to dig deep into the complexities faced by adoptive families. They don't just skim the surface; they dive into the heart of issues like trauma, dissociation, and attachment.
Leigh shares her experience with adoptive parents who often come to her seeking help for their children's difficult behaviors. But as she explains, these behaviors are often symptoms of deeper emotional wounds. And it's not just the kids who need support—adoptive parents may also grapple with unresolved feelings related to infertility, miscarriage, or grief. Patrick and Leigh explore how essential parental support is and discuss ways to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health help.
They also touch on the benefits of telehealth and legal considerations in adoption. This conversation is a goldmine of practical tips and heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the adoptive parenting journey. Whether you're an adoptive parent, considering adoption, or simply curious about the topic, this episode offers valuable insights that can help you better understand and support your loved ones.