New Normal Coaching
Helping families in grief and trauma thrive in a new normal after their child's catastrophic medical diagnosis.
Struggling to make sense of what just happened?
Juggling new balls you never knew existed?
Need to adapt quickly to your new life?
New Normal Coaching with Julie Browne, LCSW, can help you.
In just 90 days, using proven strategies and tools, you'll restore hope, quality of life, and be helping your child live their happiest, healthiest, most meaningful life possible.
What would it look like to...
- Create a happy, healthy new normal using strategies and tools tailored to your goals?
- Feel better emotionally, regardless of circumstances?
- Feel confident while tackling the never ending, previously unimaginable daily challenges that’s now your new life?
- Have the support you need around the shock and pain in your new world and help you let go of the what-ifs?
Do you say this to yourself?
"I don't know how to live with this pain."
“I’m totally overwhelmed and stressed out.”
“I’m drowning in a sea of grief (and angry as hell)!”
“I can’t see how we'll ever be happy again.”
“I’m lost and scared to death.”
"I'm guilt-ridden."
"I'm terrified about my child's future."
"I completely don't know how to cope!"
"My marriage might implode from the strain..." (Divorce rate is 87% for couples with a special needs child.)
Julie —The New Normal Coach
Watching a mom and tween girl eating snacks and chatting at my favorite café, I told them I’d never had time like that with my mom when I was young.
"She was too busy keeping my brother alive."
I grew up in a family with a child with a catastrophic illness. By the time my oldest brother was twelve, my parents had planned four funerals for him (...then he stopped getting sick!?!).
My childhood wasn’t easy. Who knows how it would've been had my brother not almost died all the time.
In retrospect, I see that my parents' stress must have been through the roof.
Later, as a social worker for families with kids receiving specialty medical care, I witnessed from an adult perspective a bit of what my parents went through.
I even had a phone conversation with a mom, sitting beside her son in the same hospital where my mom sat with my brother, watching her son suffer from radiation side effects as they both fought for his life, just as my mom and brother had done ... SO many times.
Now I help families like mine create more joy and less stress than what I grew up with. I give them what my parents didn't get so they can protect their children from unnecessary stress.
Because stress invites family conflict. And chronic stress can have lifelong effects, impacting quality of life by creating health, social, and economic problems.
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But how did I actually become The New Normal Coach?
After losing my social work career from an injury-turned-disability I found a way back to my calling—using my voice to decrease unnecessary suffering.
First I found my topic—unexpected identity loss—and started the Bold Becoming podcast. I interviewed people about regaining their footing after the rug’s pulled out from under them.
I discovered patterns in their overcoming adversity stories similar to mine.
Then I wrote a book on the topic—Masters of Change.
And developed a coaching program.
New Normal Coaching serves parents strengthening their internal resources as they navigate the grief and daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
I support parents moving from feeling powerless, scared, sad, and mad to feeling more competent and at peace with their new roles and family trajectory.
Benefits from getting outside support:
- Safe space to open your heart and speak your truth.
- Feel less anxious and overwhelmed.
- Regain hope and reclaim agency.
"Hey, real quick Julie, just wanted to thank you. I was kinda hesitant and for sure thinking—what do I need a life coach for—but after getting off the phone with you I was so excited I just felt like I was ready to kick butt!! I felt less anxious somehow, and felt like I had, or was at least headed towards, a clearer vision, and also excited about the influence this will have on my family, and especially on tackling goals and organization, which will really help my family have more time to spend together doing fun things instead of being burdened by lists and lists of things to do that are either insignificant or just caused by lack of motivation, organization or commitment. Looking forward to talking again!! Love, MB P.S. I feel like I have somebody on my side and that alone is priceless."
Testimonial after discovery call
Full-time caregiver (and mom) of a 100% disabled 18-year-old with cerebral palsy
"From the very start I knew something was going to shift in my life in a profound way. As a caregiver, I was struggling with what I now understand as forced identity—suffocated by the weight of uncertainty, surviving on autopilot and completely disassociated. Julie’s words moved me and her tools motivated me beyond expectations. Her understanding and compassion impacted me as she held my hand and guided me back to life when I felt hopeless. I was brought to a place where I uncovered myself. I surrendered to the idea that I was doing my best and this led me to a place of deep freedom. I am truly honored to have received the opportunity to be led by Julie. Thank you with all my heart. Love, MB "
Testimonial after 12 sessions
Full-time caregiver (and mom) of a 100% disabled 18-year-old with cerebral palsy
"Julie took me on so many mindset journeys in our 12 New Normal Coaching sessions. From addressing emotional and mental blockages to realizing how much control I still have over a catastrophic diagnosis was incredible. We explored options, relaxation, and reframing and re-wording things I told myself or others told me. With Julie’s encouragement and support I got a better handle on my crisis and learned how to take grief and move it forward with me. I even allowed part of it to build momentum for some other dreams in life. I gained more courage, confidence, competence, and clarity, then launched my own program! Her coaching framework is AMAZING! Julie is a thorough listener. She will question you out of your boundaries to help you gain new perspectives. She shares crucial resources and has helpful homework added to each coaching session. If you haven't decided yet, go for it! She will change your life and your situation for the better. Thank you Julie 😊. MC "
Testimonial
Mom of grade school child with type 1 diabetes and autism
Helping parents with children with medically fragile, life-threatening or complex health conditions, or special needs / disabled / atypically developing children
NEW NORMAL COACHING
My high-touch-point, private life coaching package is designed to provide you with the support, strategies, and space to prioritize your well-being so you can give your child what they need most—a happy, fully present parent.
With 3 months of personalized, 1:1 coaching, including weekly 60-minute calls and unlimited email support, you'll have the tools and guidance needed to navigate one of life's toughest challenges while keeping your sanity at the forefront.
The outcomes-based, curriculum-supported program coaches on 7 principles most important for your success in being the best parent you can be:
1. Emotions
2. Clarity
3. Family Dynamics
4. Energy
5. Courage
6. Productivity
7. Influence
For those seeking a starting point my free, New Normal Mini Session offers a glimpse into the possibilities that await when you commit to finding a path back to peace.
On this free, 30-minute discovery call, we'll uncover the top challenge keeping you from being the parent you now need to be, and create a strategy to eliminate it so you can get to the next step on that path to peace.
If you're ready to move forward today, click the button below to schedule a free New Normal Mini Session.
It's that easy! Yes, really—I’ll help you for free on this one!
Be sure to schedule today as I only take 1-2 new clients per month.
You Really Have Nothing to Lose!
New Normal Coaching is guaranteed to calm the chaos in your mind and heart, or your money back!!
You deserve the tools and support needed to manage the overwhelming complexity of your new normal. New Normal Coaching gives you that.
I believe so much in New Normal Coaching that I don’t need any commitment from you, other than just showing up for our free first call and playing full out with me.
It'll give me an opportunity to see if you're ready and committed to improving your life, and make sure that, honestly, we're a good fit in our communication style and commitment to positive, impactful change.
If you don’t feel like this is your time, you'll get the benefit of a free mini coaching session with no other obligation.
LET'S START CREATING YOUR THRIVING NEW NORMAL TODAY!
In just 90 days, you'll be an even better parent than you already are. You'll have new tools and strategies to become the very best parent your child needs you to be.
