Welcome to Season 4, episode 19 of the FASD Family Life Podcast. This is the only show about FASD hosted by an FASD Specialist and parent with 30 years lived experience. I am Robbie Seale, your host and mom to five incredible people; including three teens diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. As an FASD Specialist it is my passion to help families thrive. To learn more about me and my work check out my website, https://fasdfamilylife.ca/
I started this podcast to be the friend I wished I had when my kids were young and to bring hope to weary parents. I wanted to share what I have learned working in residential treatment and raising my own children impacted by trauma and prenatal alcohol exposure. I pour my heart and soul into the production of the FASD Family Life podcast. All that hard work is paying off! Since 2021 the podcast has grown to OVER 47,000 downloads worldwide.
My FASD world tour continues. This week I am back in Canada where I am speaking with Melissa Arseneau, Licensed Psychologist, and Monette Saulnier, Wellness Mentor, R.M.T., YTT 300.
Melissa is the owner and lead psychologist at Balance Psychology Clinic in Fredericton NB. Since opening the clinic in 2015, it has evolved into a multi-disciplinary practice offering comprehensive mental health services including FASD assessments and support.
Throughout her career, Monette has worked with youth in many capacities. As a wellness mentor in the public school system, Monette is dedicated to providing learning opportunities in a safe environment. In recent years, she has applied her extensive experience working with youth to be able to work with parents, caregivers, and other adults through ACTing Mindfully training and yoga.
Somatic approaches have played a key part in creating balance in Monette’s life, especially after experiencing injuries in the spinal column.
Monette aspires to keep learning and share self care strategies with others.
Throughout the year, Melissa and Monnet offer Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, they call ACTing Mindfully, in different formats to meet various needs and schedules.
I was so excited to learn about their ACTing Mindfully sessions that are starting this Saturday that I dropped this episode early to let you know about it too. This 3-week online version of ACTing Mindfully starts Feb 18th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am EST and it is available to you no matter where in the world you are. To register email admin@balanceclinic.ca
To learn more go to their webpage https://www.facebook.com/BalancePsychologyClinic
Questions or comments about this or other episodes of the FASD Family Life Podcast, email: fasdfamilylife@gmail.com
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