https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-02-09 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/adhd-tips monthly 0.5 2026-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1770673572314-TWQC79UAF6FR980PAY04/unsplash-image-l5JPHAYkEmg.jpg Blog - Parenting a Child with ADHD: Real Tips - Let’s Bust Some ADHD Myths I learned some eye-opening things in this training that I wish more people understood: Myth: Kids with ADHD can’t focus on anything. Truth: Actually, they can hyperfocus on things they love! The real challenge is shifting their attention away from something enjoyable to a non-preferred task. That’s why your child can spend three hours building in Minecraft but can’t focus on math homework for 10 minutes. Myth: If a child isn’t hyperactive, they don’t have ADHD. Truth: There is actually three types of ADHD, and one of them is “Predominantly Inattentive”. Kids with this type aren’t bouncing off the walls, but they’re still struggling with focus, organization, and forgetfulness. Myth: Only boys have ADHD. Truth: Girls have ADHD too—1 in 12 girls, to be exact. They’re often underdiagnosed because their symptoms can look different. Myth: ADHD is just a childhood thing that kids grow out of. Truth: ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which means it’s a brain-based difference. It’s not something kids simply outgrow. In fact, the number of adults who are being diagnosed is growing as we learn more about ADHD. Myth: ADHD is caused by poor parenting. Truth: Nope. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not the result of parenting choices. You didn’t cause this, so don’t stress. Myth: Stimulant medications lead to addiction. Truth: Kids with ADHD do have a higher risk of substance abuse, but that’s related to the ADHD itself, not the medication. Research actually shows the medication doesn’t increase addiction risk, and can, in fact, reduce the risk as it can help manage ADHD symptoms that can lead to substance abuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1770673957878-JLI321F5NNPVO1MURBRD/unsplash-image-dBiIcdxMWfE.jpg Blog - Parenting a Child with ADHD: Real Tips - Final Thoughts Parenting a child with ADHD isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding how their brain works, busting the myths that don’t serve them, and finding strategies that actually fit your real life. Some days will be harder than others, and that’s okay. Ready for Even More Strategies? If these tips resonated with you, you’ll love episode #80 of my podcast, where I interview Kelly Blitz, an ADHD coach who shares even more practical strategies for parenting kids with ADHD. She breaks down what actually works in real homes with real families—no fluff, just actionable advice you can use today. Head over to www.mendingfamilieswa.com to listen and discover tools that can make a real difference in your daily life. You’re learning, they’re learning, and you’re figuring it out together. That’s what matters. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/beauty-in-the-broken-lessons-from-the-forest monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1768694290512-NV1JHIULD2IXKHKMG39U/unsplash-image-bKduVRKQRkk.jpg Blog - Beauty in the Broken: Lessons from the Forest - What the Forest Teaches Us We think we need to be perfect to be considered good, beautiful, unique. We think we need to have it all together to be seen as good at what we do. We think we need to clean up the broken pieces as soon as they fall in order to be seen as stable and having it all together. The forest disagrees. We can learn something from the forest. So give yourself grace. Allow the brokenness to heal in its time. See the moments that you need to lean on a friend, or fall down completely, as a part of your beauty. A part of what makes you uniquely you. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/how-rituals-lead-to-connection-and-enhance-well-being monthly 0.5 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e2e85784-ad08-4232-91f6-1c5f7d66f5a5/MF_Session2-78.jpg Blog - How Rituals Lead to Connection and Enhance Well-Being - Understanding the Difference Between Routines and Rituals for Stronger Family Bonds I cannot tell you how many times I have found myself explaining the difference between a routine and a ritual to parents, educators, and caregivers. The reality is, I cannot blame those who need help understanding because when I first learned about rituals, I, too, thought they were synonymous with routines. Both concepts play crucial roles in family life and child development, but understanding their distinction can transform how we approach daily interactions with our children. Routines are great and provide predictability, but rituals take it one step further. We build rituals into routines to provide connection within the predictability—creating moments that not only structure our days but also strengthen our relationships and support emotional healing. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/advocating monthly 0.5 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1754582442603-ZOZVEEQWE2BQI0VUKR4O/unsplash-image-O5EMzfdxedg.jpg Blog - Advocating for your kids at school - 1. Understand Your Child’s Rights Familiarize yourself with your child’s rights under federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These laws protect students with disabilities and ensure they receive the necessary accommodations to thrive in school. Understanding these rights will help you navigate discussions with school staff more confidently. It was helpful for us to understand what ages the requirements to qualify for an IEP change, and which category we needed to request for our son based on his specific diagnosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1754582744172-KNXO4DMV6NODHARFTI57/unsplash-image-NpyF7rjqmq4.jpg Blog - Advocating for your kids at school - 4. Develop a Clear Communication Plan Establish a preferred method for communication with school staff. Whether it’s through emails, an app, phone calls, or in-person meetings, having a clear line of communication can facilitate better understanding and collaboration. Be proactive in discussing your child’s educational experience and ensure everyone is on the same page regarding their needs. We found it helpful to give updates after a rough weekend, a visit with birth parents, or after any major event that could affect our son’s felt safety at school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1754583233422-WE35TQMPEM51OP4YIHIF/unsplash-image-4r5Hogjbgkw.jpg Blog - Advocating for your kids at school - 8. Be Your Child’s Voice Always prioritize open and honest communication with your child about their school experience. Encourage them to express their feelings and concerns about school. Being an active listener can empower your child to advocate for themselves in the future. Advocating for your child at school is an ongoing journey that can make a significant impact on their educational experience. By understanding your child’s rights, building relationships with school staff, and persistently pursuing the necessary accommodations and support, you become a powerful ally in your child's educational journey. As I mentioned above, my interview with Destiny Huff, an IEP Advocate, can provide you with more information and suggestions. You can listen to that podcast episode HERE. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/what-is-the-safe-and-sound-protocol monthly 0.5 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/0192f5ae-01e6-457f-9098-cbecbf491261/image-asset.jpg Blog - What is the Safe and Sound Protocol? - Feeling safe is important to our overall well-being. Without safety—be it emotional, psychological, or physical—it is hard to thrive in daily life. Trauma and chronic stress can add to feelings of unsafety, often manifesting in anxiety, depression, irritability, and even physical health issues. The goal of treatments rooted in The Polyvagal Theory is to help individuals experience safety in their environment and, subsequently, within themselves. This is where the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) comes into play. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/emdr-and-my-healing-journey monthly 0.5 2025-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1741729830955-AGEH2WRNW46CFK4J9KVL/EMDR+therapy Blog - EMDR and My Healing Journey - I had been in therapy in the past and always found it helpful. I had learned more about mindfulness and just allowing myself to let my thoughts and worries drift away. I learned more about myself and what activates my system. I had found some growth and healing in positive ways. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/going-back-to-move-forward monthly 0.5 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/349702c7-de2f-45df-8df4-e8898deb4d5d/Priest+Lake.png Blog - Going back to move forward - Once a year, I pack up my car with snacks, clothes, winter gear, pampering supplies, books, and my journal and head out to one of my favorite places on the face of the earth (or at least the earth that I’ve discovered so far in my 44 years)….Priest Lake, Idaho. I am certain that I could find peace and refreshment in any other location that feels like a piece of heaven, but Priest Lake seems almost always to be my go-to. The nature. The beauty. The smells. The memories. Let me start by saying that originally, I thought Priest Lake held so many positive memories from my childhood—memories of my dad laughing and me not feeling so scared of him. Memories of spending time with cousins and playing all day until we couldn’t keep our eyes open any longer. Memories of my grandpa taking us on boat rides to Upper Priest where we got to experience the serene, quiet, glassy part of the lake that not everyone gets to experience. We spent so much time at my grandparent’s cabin and it was a nice place to get away from some of the hard that happened at home day to day. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/its-okay-to-cry monthly 0.5 2024-12-11 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/nurturing-healthy-relationships monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/parenting-with-purpose-changes-start-with-you monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/rupture-and-repair monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/to-spank-or-not-to-spank monthly 0.5 2022-08-09 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/help-is-on-the-way monthly 0.5 2022-08-02 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/share-the-power monthly 0.5 2022-07-26 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/spoil-your-baby monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/three-components-to-healthy-parenting monthly 0.5 2022-06-14 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/parenting-styles monthly 0.5 2022-12-31 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/2019/3/11/misty-mountains-me-menex-lf2n9 monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/blog/2019/3/11/ahi-point-wa-2xhzd-axppz monthly 0.5 2022-06-10 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast daily 0.75 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/6a2aa5a0-fee0-44c0-912c-dedf2d9026ba/Mending+Families.png https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/89-healing-and-growth-while-breaking-patterns-with-kelsea-koenreich monthly 0.5 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/ed9dd568-62fe-4c26-adf3-544cb549e976/Kelsey+Koenreich.png Podcast - 89. Healing and growth while breaking patterns with Kelsea Koenreich - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. TW: The topic of conversation can be hard for some to hear. Kelsea shares her personal story which includes neglect, drugs/alcohol, rape, and suicidal ideations. In this conversation, Kelsea Koenreich shares about the importance of self-care, healing, and personal growth, while sharing her experiences with trauma and overcoming challenges. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, accountability, and breaking negative patterns to achieve personal and professional goals. The conversation also covered Kelsea's journey from personal training to coaching, highlighting the significance of addressing one's own issues to prevent passing trauma to children and offering resources for those starting their healing journey. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/88-yoga-and-mindful-meditation-with-kelly-smith monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/8152f607-b1d6-4d06-8b35-6f039e0b1c17/Kelly+Smith.png Podcast - 88. Yoga and Mindful Meditation with Kelly Smith - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In this conversation, Kelly shares her personal experiences with the changing seasons and the benefits of incorporating short meditation practices into her daily routine. She also explored the physical and neurological benefits of meditation, its relation to spirituality, and the importance of self-regulation for parents and caregivers. Finally, she recommended resources for yoga and meditation practices and emphasized the value of self-care and exploration in improving mental well-being. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/87-mindful-monday-body-scan monthly 0.5 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - 87. Mindful Monday - Body Scan - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday with a guided meditation to help guide you through a body scan as you notice the sensations in your body, both as individual parts, and as a whole. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/86-lauren-auer monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/a5e8a354-5cdb-40a3-ab12-ceaee3a984e8/Lauren+Auer.png Podcast - 86. Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma simplified with Lauren Auer - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In this conversation, Lauren discusses her professional background, focusing on her work with trauma-informed practices. She explores various aspects of trauma, including compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and the challenges of parenting children who have experienced trauma. The discussion concluded with strategies for managing stress and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-care, understanding the nervous system, and finding small, intentional ways to prioritize personal well-being. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-85-mindful-monday monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 85 - Mindful Monday - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday with a guided meditation to help you let go of the stress in your body. Give yourself just five minutes and breathe your way through this stress relief meditation, which will be sure to help you start your day off right! Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-84-michael-pereira monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/64ea5f27-31f6-4364-91bf-d1adf6c29ae2/Michael+Pereira.png Podcast - 84. Pivots and parenting a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder with Michael Pereira - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Michael discusses his experience as a parent of a child with autism, sharing insights on diagnosis, therapy, education, and daily challenges. He explored various strategies for supporting children with autism, including diet modifications, behavioral therapies, and educational accommodations. The conversation also touched on the importance of financial planning, self-care, and resources for families navigating the autism journey. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-83-mondays-with-melissa-connect-with-nature monthly 0.5 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 83 - Mondays with Melissa, Connect with Nature - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday all about connection with nature through breathwork, mindfulness, and being outside. With Earth day just around the corner on April 22 (I was wrong in the episode…whoops!), now is the perfect time to reconnect with nature. Take a quick 5 minute break, step outside or open a window, and breath in this relaxing nature connection meditation. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-81-nicole-barlow monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/c7afabd4-d229-43eb-891d-494c3c069b7b/Nicole+Barlow.png Podcast - 82. Insights on self-care and support during the adoption journey with Nicole Barlow - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In this episode, Nicole shares about her journey into foster care and adoption, and her experiences as a foster parent and foster parent trainer. She also discussed the importance of self-care and trauma-informed practices for foster and adoptive parents, with Nicole emphasizing the need for parents to prioritize their well-being to better support their children. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-81-mindful-mondays-grounding-breath-exercise monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1716736510587-ZYHV6B1DJ5N1W07BJWN5/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 81 - Mindful Mondays, Grounding Breath Exercise - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa brings you a Mindful Monday all about grounding ourselves for just a few moments. In the spirit of grounding ourselves, today’s guided meditation is called “Grounding Breath”. Find a comfy, quiet place and 7 minutes while Melissa guides you through a grounding breath exercise. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-80-kelly-biltz monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/a207e5b7-2b6a-43e5-9d8e-8257165ea931/Kelly+Biltz.png Podcast - 80. Supporting teens with ADHD and Neurodiversity with Kelly Biltz - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In today’s episode, Kelly, a life coach for teens with ADHD, talks about ways to help teenagers boost their confidence and deals with common challenges they face, such as managing emotions, time, and schoolwork. She discusses how ADHD can be managed through diagnosis, medication, and other methods, highlighting the need for a supportive lifestyle that includes good sleep, nutrition, exercise, and community support. Kelly gives parents strategies to assist their teens and stresses the importance of understanding neurodivergence, along with sharing resources for additional help. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-79-mindful-monday-loving-kindness monthly 0.5 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 79 - Mindful Monday - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa brings you a new monthly series, Mindful Mondays. Because it is the month of love, today’s guided mindful meditation is called “Loving Kindness”. Find a comfy, quiet place and 10 minutes while Melissa guides you through a loving kindness exercise. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-78-robyn-gutierrez monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/c9302a44-89f7-472e-800d-e81451ad389d/Robyn+Gutierrez.png Podcast - 78. Self-compassion and embodiment to reclaim our compassion as caregivers with Robyn Gutierrez - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Robyn talks about her healing journey and how she went from being a behavioral analyst to now a self-compassion coach on her path to being certified as a Reiki practitioner. She goes back to share about her childhood trauma, an unhealthy marriage, and how she got to where she is today. From hiring her own nutrition coach and career coach, to now coaching others using self-compassion, breathwork, energy, and Reiki she loves helping others find their way through healing. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-77-angela-masciulli monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/dcbf3c63-a921-4ec2-a016-a4f2d2d6cf96/Angela+Masciulli+graphic.png Podcast - 77. Using Reiki as a tool for healing trauma with Angela Masciulli - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes 8that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In today’s episode, Angela talks about what brought her to find Reiki and energy healing and shares with the audience how she uses these tools to help others find healing. Angela opens up about her trauma history and how she continues to do her healing. She gives us some good insight into Reiki and helps direct the audience to find more tools for their journey. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/76-safe-and-sound-protocol monthly 0.5 2025-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 76 - Safe and Sound Protocol - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa talks about the Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol. She goes through a brief overview of each and gives you a quick glimpse of what it looks like to participate in the Safe and Sound Protocol. If you are someone who struggles with anxiety, worry, or is healing from trauma, secondary trauma, or compassion fatigue, the SSP might be for you! Listen! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-75-allison-ezell monthly 0.5 2025-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/3694e873-4ea8-4013-8638-f01e37079297/Allison+Ezell+%281%29.png Podcast - 75. Trauma aware approaches to sleep issues with your kids with Allison Ezell - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes 8that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Allison shared about her journey into sleep consulting and the services she offers to families dealing with sleep issues. She talks about understanding sleep pressure and sleep onset associations as a crucial part of addressing sleep issues in children. Allison believes trauma-informed approaches are essential, as typical sleep training methods may not be effective for children with trauma backgrounds and she gives us examples of why this is and how we can start making minor adjustments today. If you have a kiddo who struggles with sleep, this episode is for you! Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-74-erin-peterson monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/5931ad92-8d4c-4188-b110-106988678bd4/Erin+Peterson.png Podcast - Episode 74 - Erin Peterson - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes 8that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Erin opens up about mental health struggles within her immediate family and how this came to a head this past year. Erin’s three boys all have their diagnosis and with their permission, Erin shares some of the hard and good about raising her three boys. Listen in as Erin gives us good things to consider, including encouragement for those of us on similar journeys. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-73-business-and-life-updates monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-72-madison-tyler monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/3e7ec7cc-1846-43ce-9184-51a37c110a70/Madison+Tyler.png Podcast - Episode 72 - Madison Tyler - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged,and inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Madison first talks about her foster and adoption journey and how she and her husband grew their family this way. She then shares her heart about helping families struggling with nutrition with their kids who have come from hard. Madison is an adoptive mom herself and she not only shares from her expertise, but also from her own experiences. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-71-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 71 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares three tips to help our kids feel like they have some control over what goes on in their daily lives. We often see behaviors escalate when our kids feel like they have no power or control. Instead of getting frustrated, let’s take an approach of sharing power and giving them opportunities to have control. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/70-tracey-yokas monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/9e575143-2ede-4794-bcf2-686acb0e01fe/Tracey+Yokas.png Podcast - Episode 70 - Tracey Yokas - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma-aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, and inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. In today’s episode, Tracey shares with us how creativity and using art helped her on her journey of healing. She also opens up about the hard parts of her story that led to her writing her first book with the hopes of inspiring others. Grief and loss, along with mental health conditions, are difficult to navigate and lead us to feel alone at times so Tracey’s memoir can lead to helping others find their healing. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/beckykukucka monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/8202d910-9572-4de7-9588-22accf52f417/Becky+Kukucka+%281%29.png Podcast - Episode 69 - Becky Kukucka - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma-aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, and inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Becky shares about her journey to sobriety and how she has found her way to stretch therapy. She explains Fascial Stretching and how she has been able to use this strategy as a way to help others find healing and chronic pain relief. Finally, Becky gives us some simple stretches we can do from the comfort of our own home that can help our nervous system daily. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/summersurvival monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1718994190722-8XZSQRP2KK30WCZUG3JY/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 68 - Summer Survival Tips - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma-aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you 5 tips to survive the summer months with your kids at home. With summer just beginning, this episode is sure to give you some good things to consider when planning for the next few months. If you have any tips you’d like to share, feel free to shoot Melissa a DM on her Instagram and she will share with the listeners! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-67-mara-shorr monthly 0.5 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/34bccb72-12f9-4988-a152-5eabfb6fc456/Mara+Shorr.png Podcast - Episode 67 - Mara Shorr - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Mara shares about being a child advocate and how that led her and her husband to being a kinship care provider for a teenage girl. We talk briefly about group homes and the “wish list” Mara has for the future of group homes. She gives us good things to think about when it comes to being involved in the lives of children in foster care, and provides us with resources, thoughts, and insights that are helpful to everyone! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-66-online-course-sneak-peek monthly 0.5 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1625abe1-9ec7-4f51-bfa7-747acaae0aec/Mend+copy.png Podcast - Episode 66 - Online Course Sneak-peek - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma-aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa peels back the curtains of her online course and lets you experience one of the lessons. She created Mend, Heal, Grow when she realized that she could reach more families with the work she does by offering it online and not just in person! This course offers the ability to connect with other caregivers, meet weekly over Zoom (not required), and grow as a person, parent, and partner! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/65-potty-training-tips monthly 0.5 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1716736510587-ZYHV6B1DJ5N1W07BJWN5/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - 65 - Potty Training Tips - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares her thoughts and a few tips on potty training. It may seem like this is something that is pretty cut and dry, but Melissa gives us a few things to consider when starting (or restarting) potty training our toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary aged kiddos. As always, reach out with specific questions! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-64-jake-white monthly 0.5 2024-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/256a0063-bf5e-4d3c-9003-ae93bc5558d9/Jake+White.png Podcast - Episode 64 - Jake White - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Jake shares about what brought him to becoming a Somatic Experiencing and how he uses this approach to help his clients find healing and space for healing. He gives us some practical things to consider and also some strategies that you can do today to help bring your nervous system to a place of calm. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/63-mothers-day monthly 0.5 2024-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - 63. Mother’s Day - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa starts by interviewing her 12 year old daughter about her thoughts on Mother’s Day. Melissa then interviews her teenage daughter to hear from her perspective what it was like growing up with some fear based discipline before TBRI came into the mix. She has some good insight to share that will be helpful to anyone who has a teen in their life! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-62-autumn-mckay monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/45ab00b1-914d-48ad-9c77-801a74f68f9a/Autumn+McKay.png Podcast - Episode 62 - Autumn McKay - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Autumn talks about how she went from being a teacher in the school system to being a stay at home mom to now being a published author. Autumn and her husband are also foster parents and we chat briefly about what they have learned during their time as family parents. This is a good one if you are looking for activities to do with your kids this summer! Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-61-toddlers-tantrums-and-more monthly 0.5 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 61 - Toddlers, Tantrums and More! - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa answers a listener's question about toddlers and how to handle their tantrums. Melissa helps us reframe how to look at tantrums and meet our kids where they are at while also meeting the need behind the tantrum. Not parenting a toddler? That’s okay! We all have kids in our lives and this episode is for everyone! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-60-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 60 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares about a recent panic attack that she experienced and how she has learned to get through them on her own. Melissa also believes in authenticity and so she gives the audience a sneak peek into the daily lives in the Pemberton household and how we all can learn from mistakes. Grab your coffee and let's have a chat! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-59-sandra-flach monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/0fdc0274-1b4c-49b8-9b3b-959662b02185/Sandra+Flach.png Podcast - Episode 59 - Sandra Flach - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Sandra shares about her own experiences with FASD and how she came to the place she is now, which is speaking and advocating for those affected by FASD. We talk about the school systems and ways to support our kids in the educational setting. Finally, Sandra gives us a better understanding of FASD and ways that we, as a community, can do a better job of supporting our kids with invisible disabilities. This is a must-listen for everyone! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-58-replay-haley-pemberton monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/37627070-9d16-45e6-9860-5cbee49e52c5/Haley+episode+7.png Podcast - Episode 58 - REPLAY Haley Pemberton - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. I had Haley as a teen and we have been through so many ups and downs, but are on the side of healing past hurts, as well as our relationship. It’s been so fun watching her grow and see her follow in my footsteps as a social worker. Haley has her Bachelors in Social Work and works for a local counseling agency as a crisis response counselor. She lives with her dog, Hank, and uses art as an outlet to help her get through the big and hard of life! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-57-mary-anne-ruddis monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/9fa40945-0719-494a-a855-08aafe759ac9/Mary+Anne+Ruddis.png Podcast - Episode 57 - Mary Anne Ruddis - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Mary Anne shares about the ways that cancer has affected her family and what helped her make it through. She shares about not healing from grief but from growing through grief. Mary Anne also talks about how grief is not always related to death. This is a heavy conversation, but a good one. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-56-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 56 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa answers a listener's question about chores. She talks about how much is too much, thoughts on allowance, and what age should chores start. Chores can be hard and cause disagreements in the home, so listen in to see if you can pick up some suggestions to make it easier on everyone! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-55-happy-birthday monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/7bebe52d-007e-49ed-91c5-e1fcd2180d46/Birthday%21.png Podcast - Episode 55 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Jon Pemberton guest-hosts the podcast as the tables are turned on Melissa. He interviews her on all things podcasting and what she has learned over the past year. Jon is one of the funniest people, so you won’t want to miss this one! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-54-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 54 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares how she got to the place of leaving her job in Child Welfare to start Mending Families. She also gives her thoughts on a few topics that came up in her conversation with Matt Anderson in last week's episode. Melissa believes that in order to do better, we have to be willing to listen and grow our compassion. Let’s start here! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-53-matt-anderson monthly 0.5 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/90207f84-b265-44e1-803a-177dd7d5096d/Matt+Anderson.png Podcast - Episode 53 - Matt Anderson - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Matt shares about his journey from running a foster care agency to leaving with no plan in the Fall of 2022. We talk about values fatigue, learning through relationships, and reflecting on how choices we make can effect an entire family system. Matt shares specific situations and experiences that have shaped how he views the child welfare system and “right relationship” with others. This is a heavy conversation and I encourage you to listen with open hearts and minds. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-52-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1708710399785-NJ9W7YVGIPMQRXSVX4L2/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 52 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa answers listener questions about how to co-regulate with their child. This is a common question and can be a hard one to answer because it is so specific to each child, so Melissa gives you several tools to try out with your kids! Sometimes parenting is trial and error so give these a try and see what helps! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-51-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 51 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you a sneak peek of the monthly membership, Let’s Grow, and you can listen in on one of the monthly trainings! Each month, for a small fee, you can join a live monthly training, peer support and so many giveaways and freebies! If you are interested in learning more, go to https://www.mendingfamiliieswa.com/membership. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/stevelympus monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/f7380d68-c13d-4fc1-8c16-f9489e59c405/Steve+Lympus.PNG Podcast - Episode 50 - Steve Lympus - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa and Steve talk about trauma informed parenting, where we can be more trauma aware, and how you start to see trauma everywhere once you start to experience growth. Steve also shared ways that we can make more space for queer kids that he believes can help them feel seen and loved. This is an important conversation that you won’t want to miss! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-50-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 49 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares her thoughts on the conversation she had with Leslie on last week's episode. She expands on what we might think of as loss and gives tangible ideas on how we can help our kids process loss, but also how we can process our own losses as well. This episode is not just for parents as we all have kids in our lives that have experienced loss and have big feelings around that. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-49-leslie-woodfill monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/406d2d5d-dcad-4c84-8f43-18942f1e6862/Leslie+Woodfill.PNG Podcast - Episode 48 - Leslie Woodfill - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Leslie shares with us about what the Childhood Cancer Coalition is and how they support families touched by childhood cancer. She breaks down the different ways that they offer support and give us ideas on how we can come alongside the organization to help them continue to give back. We also touch on grief and ways that we can come alongside those we know who are facing grief in their lives. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-48-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 47 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives three things for you to think about when you are faced with the challenges of sibling relationships. We can’t forget that siblings are unique individuals and need help navigating conflict, relationship, repair, and so much more with each other. I hope you enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-47-eileen-devine monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/0d2620f9-2919-4703-92e6-ba402c832a54/Eileen+Devine.png Podcast - Episode 46 - Eileen Devine - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Eileen gives us more insight into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, what they are and how we can support those in our lives living with FASD. She talks about Brain First Parenting and explains how she uses this approach in her private practice to help support families affected by FASD. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-46-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 45 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa explains what Adverse Childhood Experiences are, where they came from, and why we need to be aware of them. Melissa also explores things to think about with ACES and building resilience in the kids in our lives. If you have never heard of ACEs, or even if you have, this is a good episode to better understand adversity in early childhood. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-45-breanne-lamoureaux monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/9b7ecb13-8da4-4a7f-b393-d85592c2ac43/Breanne+L.png Podcast - Episode 44 - Breanne LaMoureaux - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa sits down with Breanne LaMoureaux as she shares about her own journey towards healing. Breanne opens up about some of the hard moments in her life that ultimately led her to where she is today. She is excited about her future and being able to share healing with others in the same way she has been able to move into a place of wholeness. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-43-top-questions-and-new-adventures monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 43 - Top Questions and New Adventures - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa talks about some of the most commonly asked questions from this past year and gives some good tips and tricks. She also shares the top three Instagram Reels from the past two months and why she thinks they were so popular. Finally, Melissa talks about the exciting things coming in the New Year with the podcast and her business, Mending Families. You won’t want to miss this one! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-42-christmas-real-talk monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 42 - Christmas Real Talk - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa chats with her husband Jon about Christmas, the holidays, Santa, and also some other random stuff. It’s always a fun time when both Melissa and Jon are on the show so you will definitely get some good tips, but also will mostly just laugh a lot. Enjoy! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-41-melissas-kids monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 41 - Melissa’s kids - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa interviews three of her children about all things Christmas! It’s fun and entertaining….stick around until the end when her son Niah tells a very creative fiction Christmas story that you won’t want to miss! Happy Holidays! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-40-hot-mamas-from-the-hills monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 40 - Hot Mamas from the Hills - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa and her three friends, Hannah, Cassie and Danielle, all share their thoughts on the best and not so best Christmas gifts for kids. Whether you are looking for ideas for your own kids, or you are a relative, teacher, coach or neighbor, these ladies have all the greatest ideas! See below for links to purchase many of the items they chat about! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-39-julee-higley monthly 0.5 2023-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/c00579b2-0dc7-46a1-a3e7-3ae5bfa3d11d/Julee+Higley.png Podcast - Episode 39 - Julee Higley - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Julee HIgley is a working mom of 3, married to her best friend, Nathan and an Enneagram 2 that lives up to that reputation! She loves helping people, whether it is her children, her friends, or her community, she has the biggest heart! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-38-hannah-labolle monthly 0.5 2024-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/cf36d60d-77b9-45ed-beb2-b5136f6cdbc5/Hannah+LaBolle.png Podcast - Episode 38 - Hannah LaBolle - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Hannah LaBolle is a wife to Andy, mom to Eli and Finn, an adoptive mom, former foster parent, small business owner and enneagram 9. She loves hanging out with her family, cooking slow food, drinking really good coffee and listening to audiobooks. I have known Hannah for over 8 years and she has become one of my closest friends. I am so excited for you all to meet her! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-37-taffee-adams monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/abc2f7ac-af8b-42e1-b6d6-99c0bd3b2310/Taffee+Adams.png Podcast - Episode 37 - Taffee Adams - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Taffee is a foster/ adoptive mama to 4 beautiful girls. Her and her husband recently closed their foster license after almost 8 years. She now says that she is finally able to discover life with her family! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-36-meaghan-flowers monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/d69ad926-f613-4669-b668-f4e86597f802/Meaghan.png Podcast - Episode 36 - Meaghan Flowers - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Meaghan is a mom to 6 kids and is a proud StoryMaker both as a PaperPie associate and a foster/adoptive mom. She is married and lives in the country with her family, fur babies, and neighboring peacocks that visit from time to time. Meaghan is a fierce advocate for the kids in her home, but also has a heart to help others learn and grow as well. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-35-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 35 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa interviews three of her children about Halloween. They talk about the likes and dislikes of Halloween, things to think about whether decorating your home or dressing up to trick or treat, and just plain fun! This is an episode that you might want to watch on YouTube because kids can just be extra entertaining! :) https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/34 monthly 0.5 2024-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 34 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. TW: Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-33-teresa-eggleston monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/78590b86-4187-4b78-9a69-7facb8478fbe/Teresa+Eggleston.png Podcast - Episode 33 - Teresa Eggleston - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Teresa Eggleston is a Marriage and Family Therapist with a somatic and holistic focus. She believes we can heal trauma by learning to feel our bodies and connect our hearts and minds again. Teresa lives in Spokane with her partner, four kids, dog and lots of chickens! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-32-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 32 - Mondays with Melissa - TW: Today we talk about abusive relationships and domestic violence so please know that if you are in a DV situation or know someone who is, there is help. Go to www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233 On today’s episode, Melissa provides some insight into domestic violence relationships by going through 13 power/control games that people play in unhealthy relationships. She breaks down each game and provides examples of each to help you better understand what victims in these relationships are experiencing. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Melissa hopes to bring more information about DV so more people are aware of what is going on in those relationships that stops victims from leaving. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-31-ashlee-hoelck monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/264cf4f7-1f62-4550-96be-d57bb4ba5cd1/Ashlee+Hoelck.png Podcast - Episode 31 - Ashlee Hoelck - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Ashlee Hoelck, her husband and her two boys live in Texas. Ashlee homeschools her boys while also finding time to run her online business in sales and marketing. She is a survivor with heart to give other women the strength and courage she has had to overcome and achieve all that she dreams of. In her free time, Ashlee loves to make clean foods, go to the movies, and hang out at the river! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-30-dr-laura-anderson monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/9d3a3217-cb85-4169-be6d-af485b05b612/Dr.+Laura+Anderson.png Podcast - Episode 30 - Dr. Laura Anderson - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Dr. Laura Anderson (PhD, Saybrook University; LMFT) is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who specializes in complex trauma with a focus on domestic violence, sexualized violence and religious trauma. Laura has a private practice in Nashville, TN and is the founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, an online coaching company where she and the other practitioners work with clients who have experienced high demand/high control religions, adverse religious experiences, cults, and religious trauma. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-29-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 29 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you 4 steps to repairing with your child after a rupture. She also shares why rupture and repair is so important and that we do not need to be “perfect parents” for our children. This episode might challenge how you think about apologies, so come to the conversation ready to stretch your mindset! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/robyngobbel monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/5d47d962-1487-464e-8eab-2216b70d4110/Robyn+Gobbel+graphic.png Podcast - Episode 28 - Robyn Gobbel - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Robyn Gobbel, LMSW-Clinical, has 20 years of practice in family and child therapy experience, specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and adoption. She has integrated her diverse clinical training to create an attachment-rich, sensory-sensitive, and relational neurosciences supported healing environment for children and families. Robyn consults, teaches, and trains extensively throughout the US. She is a podcast host and author of the forthcoming Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies that Really Work. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-27-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 27 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares some thoughts about how the educational system can provide safer spaces for our kids. She also will give caregivers a few pointers from her own personal experience of raising 4 kids, some of which are still in the school system. Whether you are an educator, or a caregiver, this episode is for you! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-26-destiny-huff monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/96e04e3a-f3b4-402b-9594-04664a6328bb/Destiny+Huff.png Podcast - Episode 26 - Destiny Huff - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Destiny Huff, MS, LPC, CPCS is a neurodivergent military spouse and mother of two boys. She runs a private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT) in the Mental Health field. She also runs Destiny Huff Consulting and is a Special Education Parent Advocate and Master IEP Coach. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-25-jessica-sinarski monthly 0.5 2023-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/0040733b-162b-4885-a2f5-f4b782474bd3/Jessica+Sinarski.png Podcast - Episode 25- Jessica Sinarski - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is an author, speaker, and instigator of hope. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica offers deeply trauma-informed support and education for home, school, and community audiences. With her decades of experience in the child welfare field, Jessica helps parents and professionals understand what’s really going on, why it’s happening, and how to find the way forward! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-24-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1689637881555-ICNL810EN7WOK4SDIK2K/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 24 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you some things to think about when it comes to using breathwork and mindfulness with your kids. She has broken these ideas down and provides you with practical strategies to help support you as you are working through how to help your kiddos heal. Remember that change takes time so don’t get overwhelmed! Come back to this later if you need to! You got this! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-23-hannah-talbot monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/867b04e7-59d4-44a6-8992-d822fe4e5a2c/Hannah+Talbot.png Podcast - Episode 23 - Hannah Talbot - Hannah Talbot is a Reiki Master, Mindfulness+Meditation Guide, Earth Medicine Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and the founder of Anam Cara. Knowing that energy is everything, Hannah created Anam Cara in the heart of the city to drop you into the awareness that you deserve to feel whole. Her one-on-one sessions weave together multiple modalities along with therapeutic dialogue and coaching in order to land you in your heart center. Allowing you the space to feel truly held and safe enough to loosen the grip on the things keeping us stuck in repetitive patterns. To sum up all of her work, she calls herself a Soul Care Practitioner, and that is exactly what she will offer you, a little care for your soul. On today’s episode, Hannah shares about how Anam Cara came to be and dives into the healing that you can find through mindfulness, meditation, somatic work, and breathwork. Hannah talks us through the importance of breathwork and how to start using this to heal your nervous system today. She gives us great resources to start the journey of healing through mindfulness, meditation and breathwork and is such a joy to listen to! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-22-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 22 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa goes through some things for you to consider when searching for community. She also talks about the importance of community but a few red flags to consider to ensure that you are always on the path towards healing and growth. Community is hard to find sometimes so Melissa gives 3 points for you to consider as you “interview” communities and groups in your area. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-21-lisa-qualls monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/a279031d-1745-403e-9c2d-42c7deb7be0b/Lisa+Qualls-2+2.png Podcast - Episode 21 - Lisa Qualls - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Lisa Qualls is the author of The Connected Parent (with Dr. Karyn Purvis), a TBRI Practitioner, and a Christian spiritual director. As a birth mom and adoptive mom, she writes and speaks with wisdom about the challenges and beauty of adoption. Lisa lives in Idaho with her husband Russ. They have twelve children by birth and adoption and two beautiful grandchildren. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-19-tori-hope-petersen monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/d841cc53-7500-4ce8-94ed-77f5e39f8201/Tori+Hope+Petersen+graphic.png Podcast - Episode 19 - Tori Hope Petersen - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Tori Hope Petersen is the bestselling author of Fostered and sought out national speaker, inspiring audiences to change the world with what they have, right where they are, by loving the people in front of them. Tori is a leading advocate in child welfare, and has been featured on Good Morning America, and many other publications sharing her story about being a former foster youth and overcoming to serve others. She founded the Beloved Initiative, a nonprofit where in community people learn how to become professional lovers of people. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-20-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1677620747326-KMJIHEXB1CTY1HIYJCUL/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 20 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you some things to consider when it comes to parenting. She also talks specifically to foster parents, adoptive parents, relative caregivers, social workers, and churches as she believes that our kids are “our” kids and we all play a role in their healthy development. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-18-emdr monthly 0.5 2023-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/4adab54e-eaa2-4d41-8671-fe554f1280fa/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 18 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa opens up about what led her to finally going to therapy and how she ultimately ended up discovering EMDR. Melissa will share with you a glimpse of how she knows that EMDR is helping her continue to move forward in healing. If you aren’t sure how to even start, this episode will give you the opportunity to hear about how therapy is definitely not linear! As always, contact Melissa through Instagram, Facebook or via email (melissa@mendingfamilieswa.com) anytime! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-17-christina-knudsen monthly 0.5 2023-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/f339028c-67e5-4155-9847-6460e96daa2a/Christina+Knudsen.png Podcast - Episode 17 - Christina Knudsen - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Christina Knudsen is a Licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in treating trauma. She is obsessed with yoga, her dog and her husband. They live and work in their RV, traveling the country. Currently they are in Arizona and are enjoying the beautiful weather while they explore the Flagstaff area, before heading back “home” to Spokane for a brief stay. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-16-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 16 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives you some suggestions on caring for your nervous system if you are not in a space (or have time) to step into the Safe and Sound Protocol. She breaks down the importance of caring for our nervous system and gives you four practical tips that you can start using today! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/melissacorkum monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/b99405a0-afd3-40ed-91eb-4abae39c719b/Copy+of+Copy+of+Mending+Families.png Podcast - Episode 15 - Melissa Corkum - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. As an adoptee and adoptive mom, Melissa Corkum provides insight and resources to adoptees and their parents through her writing, coaching, and speaking. She is a Safe and Sound Protocol Practitioner, Cultivate Connection Facilitator, and Certified Enneagram Coach. Additionally, she co-authored Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. Melissa and Patrick live in Maryland and have six kids and two grandchildren. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-14-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 14 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares her thoughts on grief and loss based on her own personal experiences and what she understands about loss. This episode is shorter as Melissa was fighting a cold, but she packs in some good things to think about when it comes to loss, our kids, and supporting those around us who are experiencing loss themselves. Listen to this short and sweet episode to get a better understanding of what loss is and how we can be more mindful of grief. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/hannahmcleod monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/c808ce76-d4dd-45f3-8124-fc0abfffa19f/Hannah+McLeod.png Podcast - Episode 13 - Hannah McLeod - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Hannah McLeod is a wife and mama to two little boys, doing life in Spokane, WA. She is a SAHM and Beachbody coach who loves to walk alongside her Encourage Tribe on Facebook! She is currently walking through a cancer journey with her almost one-year-old while still trying to do the “everyday tasks” of parenting a preschooler and toddler. Hannah’s faith is important to her and she has found that the hard they have experienced in the past few years have only made her faith stronger. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-12-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 12 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa chats with you about ways that you can step into being a healthy support system to someone in your life who is either parenting kids who have experienced adversity, or IS a kid experiencing adversity. It only takes one adult in the life of a child to help them build resilience and that one adult could be you! Whether you are a parent, relative, teacher, coach, or Sunday School teacher, we all have kids in our lives who we can support and make a difference for. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-11-danielle-labar monthly 0.5 2023-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/c0403372-096f-4bbd-93c6-b1aa003b5e85/Copy+of+Copy+of+Copy+of+Mending+Families.png Podcast - Episode 11- Danielle LaBar - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Danielle and I live in the same community and I am so blessed to call her one of my closest friends. Originally from the East Coast, Danielle now calls the pacific northwest her home. She is a single mom to three beautiful kids, owns Touchstone Real Estate, as well as several other local businesses with her family, is a podcaster, foster parent, and involved in her community. Danielle is inspiring and has so much wisdom to share. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/tbri monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/4adab54e-eaa2-4d41-8671-fe554f1280fa/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.png Podcast - Episode 10 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives a brief explanation of what Trust Based Relational Interventions are. She breaks down TBRI’s 3 principles for us (Connecting, Empowering and Correcting) and gives a few real-life examples of how to apply these principles in our everyday life. For a more in-depth look at TBRI, reach out to Melissa to arrange a training or parent coaching session. She can be reached at melissa@mendingfamilieswa.com https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/clairethompson monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/59972b45-ea9a-4783-9066-585c831979a7/Claire+Collins-Thompson.png Podcast - Episode 9 - Claire Collins Thompson - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Claire Collins-Thompson is a wife, mother of one beautiful boy, and licensed mental health therapist specializing in IFS and EMDR modalities. She runs a private practice in Spokane, WA and in her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, traveling and being on the water as much as possible. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-8-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 8 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa shares her personal story of growing up in a chaotic, unpredictable home which led to her searching for something to fill what was missing. After noticing that she was repeating the same patterns from her childhood, she slowly started her journey towards healing. Without the difficulties she faced, she would not be where she is today. Listen in to learn more about what makes Melissa the person, parent, spouse, friend and supporter that she is today! If you have questions or would like to chat with Melissa about starting your own journey towards healing, email her at melissa@mendingfamilieswa.com https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/haleypemberton monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/37627070-9d16-45e6-9860-5cbee49e52c5/Haley+episode+7.png Podcast - Episode 7 - Haley Pemberton - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. I had Haley as a teen and we have been through so many ups and downs, but are on the side of healing past hurts, as well as our relationship. It’s been so fun watching her grow and see her follow in my footsteps as a social worker. Haley has her Bachelors in Social Work and works for a local counseling agency as a crisis response counselor. She lives with her dog, Hank, and uses art as an outlet to help her get through the big and hard of life! https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-6-mondays-with-mel monthly 0.5 2023-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 6 -Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. On today’s episode, Melissa gives an expanded explanation of trauma and how it affects our kids (or honestly our own) whole selves. She discusses the importance of understanding where trauma can come from and how it can also lead to some difficulties in connection and attachment. Finally, Melissa leaves you with two strategies to try this next week to start the journey of healing within your own home. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-5-bekah-read monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/490a921a-a757-4b90-8500-bda7fe47ca9f/Copy+of+Copy+of+Mending+Families.png Podcast - Episode 5 - Bekah Read - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Melissa and Bekah met when they launched a church together in 2019, right before COVID. They became close friends as the church went through many ups and downs and although the church is no longer in existence, their friendship has only grown stronger. Bekah is a small business web designer, Squarespace educator, and momma of 2. Bekah finds joy in the process of discovering the person behind the brand and making them feel known. Her goal and deepest desire is to be her client's biggest cheerleader in their craft and provide them with a community of supporters. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/episode-4-mondays-with-melissa monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 4 - Mondays with Melissa - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/mfp3 monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/5819af26-3c3c-4b0f-aa61-986354acd05b/Copy+of+Copy+of+Mending+Families.png Podcast - Episode 3 - Cassie Day - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. Melissa and Cassie met in 2015 through mutual friends and are now neighbors and besties for life! Cassie is a real estate agent, former foster mom, certified yoga instructor, true crime enthusiast and the mom of three kids, through birth and adoption. I have had the honor of being on the sidelines as Cassie has walked through her own journey of healing, as well as taken big steps to make sure she was (and still is) parenting in a way that would promote healing for her kids as well. Cassie is not afraid to ask for help, search out resources for her family, and, because she is a 6w5 on the enneagram, deep dive into the most obscure topics. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/mfp2 monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/e63487b2-2017-419e-a407-484d31ecdf63/Copy+of+Mending+Families-2.jpg Podcast - Episode 2 - Mondays with Melissa Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast/mfp1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/52568315-77bb-43f5-8951-3b8ba5bf6c8c/Copy+of+Mending+Families.jpg Podcast - Episode 1 - Jon Pemberton - Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended. When thinking about whoo to have for the first guest of Mending Families, it seemed only obvious that Jon Pemberton would share his experiences and thoughts on parenting. Jon and Melissa were married in 2008 when Melissa’s daughter was only 7 years old. They have since had two more children together, and adopted their son in 2020. Jon brings the perspective of joining an “already made” family and shares what he has learned over his 15 years of parenting. 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As a trauma-aware licensed therapist, I can help you move through some of the hard you experience before and during parenting. Whether it is compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, dealing with childhood trauma or just feeling your nervous system activated more often than not, let me help you work through this so you can be the healthiest and safest for your family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/798658ad-a5ae-4c5e-9cab-7f4733cd7aea/2F2A3845.jpg Services - Family support Any and all families who are looking for a little help with a specific area, or just to connect as a family. Family support can be offered in a variety of ways that can be as intimate as your immediate family, and as large as your extended support system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/7f18d15f-927b-4a9b-b068-4245856fd42a/2F2A4154.jpg Services - Family Preservation Services. 90 days of in-home support and parent coaching that is trauma informed and connection focused. *Only accepting Washington State Adoption Support payments at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/aa13d50f-b2bf-42a0-afa7-4a3604077611/reviews.jpg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1650839603557-0T50DZGFRWKLLTMSUOZ1/unsplash-image-0oa1jhDLevQ.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1650839635995-H37PFQNONTJY1OUL48WB/unsplash-image-EQlTyDZRx7U.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1650839775467-9QUQY8FHY02TOO84O8DB/unsplash-image-httxBNGKapo.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1737652299440-GMD71LYO50M8VPB4YW3N/unsplash-image-iJ2IG8ckCpA.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/16377ed7-3afb-4f3c-8cd6-008edf6dbd6b/pembertons.jpg About - it began with them My life experiences have led me to where I am today including having my first child as a teen and putting myself through graduate school as single mom. My childhood was difficult and I experienced trauma myself, but those hard times help me be more compassionate and empathetic with the children and families I serve. I have found myself in therapy off and on my whole adult life and have found EMDR therapy to be the most beneficial for me, which was so good and life changing! I'm a huge fan of therapy, growth, and facing our hard to do better for our future generations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1775aee6-b732-4d2e-a709-7d9561c2019f/welcome.png About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/5438df04-aac7-4d7a-a280-8a4d6c443e1a/pemberton+kids.jpeg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/1abdf657-be42-4bfc-b992-0578f9bfd646/mending+families+WA.jpeg About - I have experience working with families in the child welfare system since 2005 from case management, to writing home studies, to running a foster care non-profit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6265b571aa2f5f40de137604/8c9b1271-5421-4057-8e53-21975ba4ee09/edited_anchored+bible+study+book_cheney-2.jpg About - I also have completed the trainings to be… an EMDR therapist, TBRI Practitioner, MSOYW Practitioner, and PPSW Practitioner. 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