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December 13, 2023 35 mins

Join Dr. Dana McNeil and Danielle Nicole Preiser, founder of One Special World, as they share their insights on advocating for people with special needs. In this video, you'll learn about the challenges faced by parents of special needs children and the strain it puts on their relationships. They'll also discuss the importance of self-care while being a caretaker. Don't miss out on this informative and insightful conversation!



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↓ C O N N E C T ↓

Connect with The D Spot → https://linktr.ee/dspotpodcast

Connect with Host Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT → https://linktr.ee/danamcneil


Connect with this week's guest | Danielle Nicole Presier

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/daniellenicolepreiser

Website → https://daniellenicolepreiser.cohere.live/about

One Special World → https://www.instagram.com/onespecialworld



↓ K E Y M O M E N T S ↓

00:48 Meet Danielle | Founder of One Special World

02:17 Strain, Stress & Challenges When You Have Children With Special Needs

05:34 Knowing From A Young Age I Was Going To Take Care Of My Brother

10:27 Using Acts of Kindness As A Coping Mechanism

15:06 Destigmatizing Special Needs

16:47 Pushing Away The Unknown Out Of Fear

19:47 How To Become A Better Advocate

22:50 Maintaining Self-Care While Being A Caregiver

29:28 You Can't Control The Haters

33:07 Learn More About Danielle & What She Does




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