FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over eighteen years of lived experience.
On this 24th episode of FASD Hope, (Podcast Host) Natalie Vecchione speaks with Michelle Catania, a Marriage and Family Therapist who is licensed in the State of Connecticut. Michelle and her husband live in Connecticut and they have two biological sons and a son through domestic adoption, who has an FASD. Michelle was a preschool teacher for over 15 years. She has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University and a Bachelors in Psychology with a certification in Elementary Education. from Franklin Pierce University. Michelle has expertise in brain based disorders, including ADHD, Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Michelle loves her job because she can share her passion for Christ and her love for families.
In this FAITH-FILLED and ENCOURAGING discussion, Michelle and Natalie explore the following topics: the journey of Michelle's family, how she learned about the Neurobehavioral Approach / Brain Based approach, how her Faith brought her through the journey of being a mom of a son with an FASD, Grace Based parenting, how NB / Brain Based Parenting AND Grace Based Parenting are similar and how we can incorporate BOTH parenting styles in our parenting journeys.
"And not only in that, but we also glory in the tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance character and character hope. Now hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." - Romans 5:3-5
RESOURCES-
Michelle Catania, LMFT
http://www.michellecatanialmft.com/
FASD Hope -
http://www.fasdhope.com/
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natalie@fasdhope.com
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