Rising Above with Becky Davidson

Kristi and Cassaundra join us to discuss challenging behaviors and some lessons they have learned in handling them in their own home.

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Base Camp in TN on October 13-15

Find out more about Kristi: Episode 150

Find out more about Cassaundra: Season 3, Episode 14

About the Show

Rising Above with Becky Davidson is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 

*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.

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Jayne and Melanie join Becky to discuss how change affects the special-needs family, and how to navigate a life when your 'normal' changes often.

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Respite for Your Mind called 'Accept What Is' - Find it on the app!

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Melanie's Previous Episodes

Episode 58

Episode 87

Episode 112

Instagram: @redefinespecial

Episode 102

Join us for the podcast as Becky and Kim have a conversation with their counselor, Jerri. In this episode, they will discuss counseling and how this can help following any kind of trauma. 

About Jerri

Jerri Cross, Ed.S., LPC/MHSP, CPSII, NBCC has been working in social services and counseling providing quality services in the Upper Cumberland area for the past 20+ years. Jerri grew up and attended school in middle Tennessee. She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with NBCC, member of the TN Licensed Professional Counselors Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, & a Certified Prevention Specialist II.  Jerri enjoys spending time with her family & friends. She is also an avid reader and enjoys a sunny afternoon reading.

Today on the podcast, Kim and Becky discuss their experience with counseling--and how it helped them navigate some past traumas in their lives. Don't be afraid to ask for help!

In this episode, Brittnie and Katie discuss ways that they have learned to connect with others and have a social life, even amidst the demands that come with raising an individual with disabilities.

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Respite for Your Mind:  Find it on the app!

Katie Whitmire previous episode

Brittnie Blackburn previous episode

Enjoy this chat with Becky, Sandy, and Susan as they discuss how to help your children with special needs transition to adulthood.

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Join us for our August Book Club!

Susan Pace on a previous episode

Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick previous episodes: Season 3, Episode 1, Episode 88, Episode 135

About the Show

Rising Above with Becky Davidson is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 

*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.

https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/

About this episode

Jade & Leslie discuss the ways their children deal with school being out for the summer and give suggestions on how to handle the summertime flexibility for our children with special needs.

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Leslie’s podcast episode

Jade’s podcast episode

About the Show

Rising Above with Becky Davidson is created & produced by Rising Above Ministries. To learn more about us and our resources for special-needs families, visit our website at www.risingaboveministries.org. If you’ve enjoyed listening and want to hear more, we’d love for you to subscribe to our podcast or share it to encourage a friend. 

*Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios.

https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/

About this episode

Steve and Becky discuss some unique patriotic facts, as well as preview what's coming up the rest of the year! Don't miss it!

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*Stay tuned for more information about "Even If," our Marriage series, and the sibling event! 

About Jennifer

Jennifer is a solo mom to 2 amazing girls, Brenna and Junie. Junie is 16 and has multiple special needs. Jennifer works full time as a preschool special education teacher in Kentucky.

Favorite Quote

"How do you rise above? You rise above by letting go...and accepting what is."

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We'd love for you to catch up on the podcast on your favorite podcasting app or here.

About Kim

Kim and her husband Mike, of 34 years, have 3 boys. Trey, who has Down Syndrome, is the oldest and is 33 years old. Kim started a non-profit athletic program In Mooresville, NC in 1994 called Structured Athletics for Challenged Children as well as a special-needs choir in 2016 “God’s Angel Choir." She was also very instrumental in helping start Hope Academy a small school for special-needs adults. Her main goal for Trey has always been for him to have the opportunity to be active in our community and to love God and Life!

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