Dr Mary Cleary Lewis, Certified Psychoanalyst
- Dr Mary Cleary Lewis is a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist.
- She completed postgraduate work in 2020 and was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
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Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Dr Mary Cleary Lewis, a psychoanalyst specializing in helping parents of disabled children, discusses the complex grief and challenges faced by these parents. She shares her personal experience raising two children with severe autism and how it led her to psychoanalysis. Mary covers the process of mourning dreams for a child’s future, the importance of self-care for parents, and strategies for maintaining marriages under stress. She also talks about the financial burdens of care, the need for better support systems, and finding hope and meaning through the journey of parenting disabled children.
01:37- About Dr Mary Cleary Lewis
- Dr Mary Cleary Lewis is a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist.
- She completed postgraduate work in 2020 and was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
- Mary has been in practice for 14 Years.
22:33- What are some of the reasons the marriages fail?
- Every relationship takes time and requires attention, whether it’s with disabled children, other children, close friendships, or a spouse.
- In a marriage, it’s crucial to pay attention, as someone can start to feel hurt, rejected, or lonely, even within the relationship.
- Finding humour in difficult situations can help keep a connection alive, but over time, more effort is needed to truly be with each other.
27:31- How much money does one have to have to get these services?
- If you’re considering a residential placement for your child, you’re looking at costs around $70,000 to $100,000 a year, or even more.
- Some residential places are covered by Medicaid, but you need to research carefully, as not all Medicaid-covered options are of high quality.
- It’s a tough decision, so it’s important to do your homework and thoroughly evaluate the options available.
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- Dr Mary Cleary Lewis is a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist.
- She completed postgraduate work in 2020 and was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
- Mary has been in practice for 14 Years.
