Say Goodbye To Parental Burnout

Soul-care for moms of children with complex needs.

As a mom of a child with complex needs

You need support

You don’t need trite reminders to “put your oxygen mask on first” or to “take a bubble bath.” Those comments may come from a caring place, but they probably end up making you feel more isolated. No one seems to have any idea what you’re really facing day in and day out.

You deserve understanding

from others who know what it’s like to...

Be bone-tired and soul-crushed with no end in sight.
Mourn the life you thought you (and your child) would have.
Lack answers, despite so many appointments.
Cry over a mountain of therapy and medical bills.
Carry guilt for “not doing enough” (even though you’re “on” 24/7).
Spiral in the worry of what the future holds.

You don’t need a pedicure…

You need peace

You need to heal a brain on literal fire from being in survival mode for so long. You need tools to handle high levels of stress, master boundaries, and shut up the negative self-talk. You need support to address your own trauma and grief.

And, you need help discovering how to carve out a life for yourself.

I know you need peace because I need it, too.

hello

I’m Kelli

A licensed therapist, parent educator, and TBRI Practitioner with 30 years of experience working with hundreds of families in circumstances similar to yours.

I’m also a mom of four and two of my children have life-altering, complex medical needs. I know what it feels like to be exhausted to the core and repeatedly gut-punched watching your child suffer.

I also know what it takes to walk this journey out and be ok.

I’m building this resource—for us.

From the beginning of our parenting journey to now, Kelli Wild has been the most important resource we’ve had. She has been a calming, encouraging voice of hope in uncharted waters, especially when we were having a very hard time. Her mentorship has helped us keep our sanity and given us hope and a positive vision for our family’s future.

Parent of preschool child from hard places

It is one thing to walk the difficult path of helping your hurting child. It is an entirely different mindset and awareness to recognize that “mom needs healing, too.” With her support and keen awareness, Kelli helped me realize that I needed a space to say I am suffering and cannot always be all my family wants me to be. Instead of thinking myself strong by carrying everyone’s burdens, I was okay with saying I feel weak and need you to carry me for a season. Even the strongest of us are not meant to go it alone.

MOM, “THE STRONG ONE”

As Parents

We need a space where...

We can speak honestly about how we are personally impacted by caring for children with complex mental health, behavioral health, and medical needs.

Soul-care > Self-care

Rather than suggest surface-level pampering, I’ll help you dive deep and address the things that are really stealing your peace.

Practical > Philosophical

You don’t have time to spare. We’ll talk about practical tools you can use right away, even in the midst of your challenging circumstances.

Can > should

You won’t hear “you should do this” or “you should do that.” Suggestions are made for your consideration – no judgment, no pressure- just space to breathe.”

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2 Starting Steps To Leave Parental Survival Mode

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I’ll send over my popular training, C.A.L.M. the Chaos: 4 Wildly Practical Ways to Address Stress (that no one talks about). After that, I’ll pop in your inbox about once a week to offer helpful tips.

Better is possible

You can’t afford to ignore your own needs any longer. Burnout, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, blocked care – they’re real and they can affect you and your family.

Here’s a promise – if you learn how to care for yourself in the midst of what you’re facing, things can get better, even if your circumstances remain the same. You can be in a better place emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally.

You don’t have to face this journey alone

Drop your email address and let’s say goodbye to burnout and discover greater peace, together.