Cathy Rodrigues

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.

A little about myself. As a clinical social worker, my background includes more than twenty five 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.

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 would like to create a community group for mom’s with medically fragile infants. If you are interested in finding out more about this community group, let me know! I can be emailed at Cathy@CathyRodrigues.com . I also have a website www.cathyrodrigues.com–check it out and let me know what you think!!!

Most recently, I have completed a coach training program and gained certification as a Mentor Coach. This advanced training has helped me blend my knowledge and experience working with families and 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.

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.