Rebuilding My Life- Introducing Myself as Interviewee

Today I am the interviewee of life coach Laurie Wallin who specializes in working with parents of children with special needs. I invite you over to 5 Minutes for Special Needs to read the interview in full.

Rebuilding Life – An Interview With a Pro Who “Gets” Us

Written on January 17, 2012 by Laurie

You know those stories we all tell about our kids’ care team professionals who don’t have a clue? The ones who clearly don’t know at all what life is like outside their 15-minute office visit with our child and her challenges? My guest today is NOT one of those professionals! Harriet Cabelly is a Life Coach who’s also a mom of a grown child with special needs. She specializes in helping individuals and families rebuild their lives – and grow into even better ones – despite challenges they face. I’m excited to introduce her to everyone here today!

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