WHAT I DO
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My name is Amy and I am so glad you are here. I am a mentor, writer, and podcast host. I write about adoption, special needs, and the spiritual life. Supporting special needs moms on their journey to design a beautiful life rhythm that feeds the soul, allowing them to move from surviving to truly thriving.
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Mentoring
A safe space to share and grow
The life of a special needs parent can be overwhelming and exhausting — every day is a new challenge, and many parents feel inadequate to the challenge of raising such a unique and beautiful child. While you face unique challenges every day, you don’t have to face them alone.
From Surviving to Thriving — helping you to design a life that feeds the soul.
I’m here to walk with you on this journey, providing the support and strategies to help you advocate for your child and build a nurturing, inclusive environment where both you and your child can thrive.
Through mentorship with me, you can find ways to become more than a caregiver and develop life giving practices to thrive on this journey. With my guidance, you’ll find the support and tools needed to advocate effectively, fostering an environment where both you and your child can truly thrive.
Authorship
Feel heard, encouraged and take heart…
Parents of children with disabilities and special needs experience fear, guilt, grief, despair, and many more emotions that can leave them feeling isolated and alone. These feelings are what helped to inspire my latest book, “The Other Side of Special”, authored by Sara Clime, Carrie Holt, and myself.
Dig into the life, tears, joys, struggles, and triumphs, of being a special needs parent.
TESTIMONIALS
Such a blessing!
Amy is such a blessing to me as a mentor. Her encouragement is practical, realistic and helpful on a heart level. So many things she said to me during our regular meetings have become truths I regularly quote to myself and to others! My life as a special needs mom had led me to feel dry and weary and the Lord used Amy to help hydrate my soul again. I’m so grateful for her mentoring and guidance and for the way she has prayed for me!
Sarah
A source of comfort and wisdom
Amy J Brown has been a source of comfort and wisdom. It is a gift to have another mom who understands the highs and the lows of this adoption journey. As a seasoned adoptive mom, many times I am the one supporting younger moms, it has been a blessing to have Amy in my corner. She instinctively understands the complex dynamics that are part of the life of an adoptive mom, whether that mom is new to the adoption adventure or decades into it. She has been there to provide support and encouragement when it’s needed most. I am grateful to have Amy as a mentor.
Alicia
Breath of fresh air
Working with Amy has been the breath of fresh air my soul needed! She listens, understands, and offers practical solutions with a wonderful balance of hope, grace and care. So thankful I found her!
Casey
Courses
Be a part of our spring 2025 group coaching class.
We are currently accepting enrollments for the spring semester of our group coaching program. This special edition course runs January – May 2025, sign up below to be added to our early registration list and save your seat!
FAQs
How are mentoring sessions conducted?
My mentoring sessions are conduction online via Zoom, a safe and confidential place to tell your story.
What commitment is required?
A commitment to mentoring involves attendance to sessions, openness to self-reflection, and a willingness to apply learned strategies in daily life.
What can I expect from the mentoring?
Mentoring is important to me – I don’t want anyone to feel as lost as I did. My goal for you is to feel well-resourced as you walk this journey.
Here is what mentoring will involve:
- A safe, confidential place to tell your story with no judgment
- A quiet place for your soul to breathe
- Encouragement and mentorship for the unique needs in your home
- Life giving practices to help you breathe and find space for yourself
- Prayer and spiritual support
- Experience – I bring 32 years of parenting experience to our conversation
How much does the coaching cost?
Mentorship fees vary based on the program selected and its duration. For detailed pricing and packages, please refer to the “Pricing” page. I don’t want cost to prohibit you from getting the help you need – reach out to me directly to talk about individual scholarships.
How do I start with the process?
To start the process, simply reach out to me via the “Contact” page. We’ll schedule an initial chat to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and determine the best path tailored to your unique needs.
Who can benefit from this mentoring?
The life of a parent is a hard journey, but no one has to do it alone. My mentoring process can help parents of children from trauma find peace in this life.
Consultation
Ready to begin?
Schedule a complimentary 30 minute chat to ask me any questions about the process to find out how mentoring can help you.