Elaine C.

What is a hobby or interest you have?: Snowboarding, road biking, traveling

Location: Florida & New York

Hi there! I spend my time between the bright lights of New York City and the and sandy beaches of Florida. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – a second career for me – and I’m finding immense purpose in specializing in adoptive families work and providing trauma-focused therapy for children and adolescents.

Being a social worker and a peer parent started with a personal journey. My wife, Marie-Claire, and I are parents to a wonderful son, Marcello, who is both neurodiverse and adopted. As we navigated the joys and challenges of this amazing experience, I discovered the power of peer support. It turns out, sometimes the greatest changes we can make aren’t with others, but within ourselves. Peer support is a real game changer for me – it keeps me grounded, helps me find my own equanimity, and reminds me that connection and love is always the most important goal.

So, that’s me in a nutshell! I look forward to connecting, sharing our challenges and triumphs, and how we can support one another in finding peace along the way.

Trust in yourself. It is far better to trust in your intuition and own authority, even if you make some "mistakes" along the way, than to look outside yourself for guidance. If something doesn't feel right, honor your feelings. -Jon Kabat-Zinn

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