Cathy Rodrigues
Strategic Design & Research, Inc.
430 North Milwaukee Avenue
Suite 5
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-276-2662 phone
847-276-2699 fax
Cathy@CathyRodrigues.com
www.parentingthespecialneedschild.com
I am a social worker with a deep passion to help mothers with children with medically complex conditions gain strength, support and resources to be the best parent they can be. Becoming a Certified Mentor Coach has helped me blend my knowledge and experience working with families to help individuals take action steps toward creating the nurturing and supportive family that they desire. Through my private practice I love coaching parents through all types of transitions and helping you tackle obstacles that arise. Together, we work to reduce the isolation you may feel and gain the support and sense of community that you seek.
As a clinical social worker, my background includes twenty seven years of professional experience working with moms and dads who have children with special needs. Issues that parents and I have talked about over the years include managing stress, feelings of grief and loss associated with having a child with a complex medical condition or developmental delay and helping parents transition into parenthood. I have also worked with people experiencing chronic pain and illness. In addition to my private practice, I am also a consultant to the Illinois Early Intervention System and other agencies and have started a number of support groups for parents.
Currently, I am forming a support community which is based over the telephone for mothers with medically complex children. We meet weekly to discuss issues you face in your day to day life as a parent of a child with special needs. Disucssions include issues related to discipline, getting what you need from your heal care professionals and sharing tips and solutions.
I want to offer you a place to come to connect with other mothers who understand what you are going through. Everyone has strengths. My goal is to help you use your strengths to feel more satisfied and experience the joys of parenting.
