Empowering Foster Care Alum to Build Thriving Futures
Welcome to a Journey Rooted in Resilience and Hope
I’m Arielle Skinner, a dedicated advocate, speaker, and former foster committed to transforming the foster care experience. As a LCSW-C, I specialize in helping individuals like you navigate the complexities of trauma, break negative cycles, and build supportive communities that foster growth and understanding. My journey from foster care to becoming a beacon of hope for others like me has taught me the power of resilience, the importance of community, and the transformative potential of understanding and support.
Every struggle carries the seeds of growth. My mission is to help you find and nurture them."
-Arielle Skinner
Empowering Paths and Transforming Lives
Here’s how I serve!
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I'm dedicated to guiding fellow foster care alumni through the complexities of their trauma, both from within the foster care system and from experiences prior to it. Using a blend of therapeutic techniques and insights gained from my own journey, I aim to heal and strengthen those I work with.
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A crucial part of my mission is empowering you to break free from the negative cycles that often emerge from foster care experiences. This involves transforming patterns of behavior, emotional responses, and relationship dynamics that can prevent personal and emotional growth.
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I believe in the immense power of community. Through my initiative, Fostering Bridges, I strive to connect foster care alumni with networks that offer mentorship, friendship, and professional support. My goal is to ensure that no one who has experienced foster care has to feel isolated or alone in their journey.
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Educating both foster care alumni and the wider public about the unique challenges faced by those transitioning out of foster care is fundamental to my mission. Through webinars, workshops, and public speaking, I raise awareness and advocate for changes that can make a real difference.
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Lastly, I'm committed to helping you find and fulfill your purpose. By navigating shame, redefining identity, and managing life transitions, I help foster care alumni not just to survive, but to thrive and realize their full potential.
Individual Coaching + Counseling
Focus areas include overcoming trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions, aiming to build resilience and self-esteem.
Advocacy + Consultation
Leveraging my deep understanding and lived experience, I advocate for foster care system enhancements. Available to collaborate with organizations and leaders, promoting policies and practices that better support foster youth transitions.
Workshops available for professionals in the foster system (social workers, therapists, educators) with skills and empathy. Training covers trauma-informed care, communication strategies, and resilience, enhancing support for foster care alumni.
Professional Development Workshops
Webinars +Speaking Engagements
Join me for topics critical to personal development, mental health, and systemic foster care challenges. Her goal is to educate, inspire, and advocate for improvements, reaching foster care alumni, professionals, and supportive audiences.