Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving Giveaway

by Lorna BradleyMar 16, 2015Books and Resources, Spiritual Support22 comments

Dr. Lorna Bradley is the mother of an adult son with Asperger syndrome and she’s an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. If that short description rings a bell, perhaps you read her Different Dream guest post about beauty in brokenness. Now she’s combined her personal and professional expertise to write an invaluable new book for parents of kids with special needs. I’m excited about how much this book will help families, the book and am eager to tell you more about it.

Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving Addresses Issues

Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving addresses many spiritual questions parents ask when their children are diagnosed with special needs. It discusses difficult issues like dealing with grief and guilt with compassion and candor. And it also offers practical advice to makes life easier for parents. A sneak peek at the table of contents to see what it covers:

God and Special Needs
Understanding Chronic Grief
Breaking Free from Guilt
Tools to Increase Patience
Self-care for Caregivers
Building Healthy Relationships
Hope and Healing

Appendix
Notes for Small Group Leaders
Blessing of the Parents Liturgy
Resource List
Self-care Inventory
About the Author

As you can see, Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving has something for every parent of a child with special needs. Each chapter ends with a list of questions for personal reflection, prayer helps, and Scripture references. The questions can also be used for small group discussion, which makes Bradley’s book a natural for Bible study or support groups.

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By Lorna Bradley

Rev. Dr. Lorna Bradley is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. In addition to developing curriculum for special needs parent support, she has led a parent support group for four years and worked in welcoming ministries for ten years. She and her husband have an adult son with Asperger’s. Lorna enjoys spending time with her family, entertaining, traveling, scuba diving, and running. You can read more blogs by Lorna at specialneedsparenting.me.

22 Comments

Ericca franco on March 30, 2015 at 1:53 am

I’d love to know how to “thrive” in all of this.
Ericca franco on March 30, 2015 at 1:53 am

I’d love to know how to “thrive” in all of this.
Heather Brandt on March 29, 2015 at 8:01 pm

I love that she is calling it from coping to thriving…right now it feels like coping and struggling…I would love to feel more like I’m thriving as a mama to children with specials struggles.
Heather Brandt on March 29, 2015 at 8:01 pm

I love that she is calling it from coping to thriving…right now it feels like coping and struggling…I would love to feel more like I’m thriving as a mama to children with specials struggles.
Dianna Swenson on March 28, 2015 at 2:47 am

I would love to read this book
Dianna Swenson on March 28, 2015 at 2:47 am

I would love to read this book
Tiffany Warman on March 27, 2015 at 10:58 am

this book would be encouraging!
Tiffany Warman on March 27, 2015 at 10:58 am

this book would be encouraging!
Pamela Marshall on March 23, 2015 at 1:54 pm

Our son Ethan has a genetic disease with no cure and a shortened life expectancy and severe disabilities.
Pamela Marshall on March 23, 2015 at 1:54 pm

Our son Ethan has a genetic disease with no cure and a shortened life expectancy and severe disabilities.
Brandy Rhea on March 22, 2015 at 6:47 pm

This is something that would really help me, I believe. I’ve been having a rough time lately with how many struggles our family has especially my son that has co and is about to have his 2nd surgery.
Thank u for the chance to win it!

Brandy
Brandy Rhea on March 22, 2015 at 6:47 pm

This is something that would really help me, I believe. I’ve been having a rough time lately with how many struggles our family has especially my son that has co and is about to have his 2nd surgery.
Thank u for the chance to win it!

Brandy
Rachel Olstad on March 22, 2015 at 6:15 pm

I would love to read this book and share it with others. I’m the parent of an adult child with disabilities, lead a support group for other mothers, lead the disability ministry at my church, and volunteer with our local Joni and Friends ministry.
Rachel Olstad on March 22, 2015 at 6:15 pm

I would love to read this book and share it with others. I’m the parent of an adult child with disabilities, lead a support group for other mothers, lead the disability ministry at my church, and volunteer with our local Joni and Friends ministry.
Kerith Stull on March 17, 2015 at 8:07 am

Looks like a fresh take on the special needs parenting journey. And I LOVE the cover! I first heard of Kintsugi about a year ago. It’s just fascinating to use that metaphor for our kiddos and even ourselves. A valuable lesson, for sure.
Kerith Stull on March 17, 2015 at 8:07 am

Looks like a fresh take on the special needs parenting journey. And I LOVE the cover! I first heard of Kintsugi about a year ago. It’s just fascinating to use that metaphor for our kiddos and even ourselves. A valuable lesson, for sure.
Cassandra S on March 16, 2015 at 7:51 pm

I would love to use this book in to help myself, as well as help others in the special needs parent support group that I am involved in.
Cassandra S on March 16, 2015 at 7:51 pm

I would love to use this book in to help myself, as well as help others in the special needs parent support group that I am involved in.
Marchet Butler on March 16, 2015 at 7:37 pm

I am a newly single more with a son with CF and ADHD. It has been so difficult to manage life alone and I would love to read the tips offered in this book.
Marchet Butler on March 16, 2015 at 7:37 pm

I am a newly single more with a son with CF and ADHD. It has been so difficult to manage life alone and I would love to read the tips offered in this book.
Sarah Reiners on March 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

I have 2 children with special needs and feel this book will help me on my journey. I also have a local support group started and do a lending library where I plan on sharing this book with others who can read and appreciate it after I am done reading it!!
Sarah Reiners on March 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

I have 2 children with special needs and feel this book will help me on my journey. I also have a local support group started and do a lending library where I plan on sharing this book with others who can read and appreciate it after I am done reading it!!