Coming in April 2026!
A Holistic Guide to Navigating Special Education Without Losing Your Sanity
Preorders will open in March.
Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of special education? Do you feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle with the school district while your own mental and physical health takes a backseat?
When Rebe Goebel walked into her son’s first evaluation meeting, she expected things to be easy. Instead, she found a bureaucratic maze that left her feeling completely lost in the dark. Drawing on her background as an Air Force officer, corporate negotiator, and somatic coach, Rebe developed a transformative approach to advocacy that balances tactical strategy with prioritizing the parent's nervous system resilience.
Lanterns in the Dark is more than just a guide to the process; it is a holistic blueprint for the modern special needs parent. Whether your child has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, or other developmental disorders, this book provides the "insider knowledge" you need to navigate IEPs and 504 Plans with confidence.
Navigate the special education system and federal regulations with the knowledge of a seasoned advocate.
Use proven leadership and communication techniques to build collaborative partnerships with school administrators—even in adversarial situations.
Shift out of "Survival Mode" using brief, but effective trauma-informed tools and practices to stay calm during high-stakes meetings and intense situations at home.
Move from constant depletion to a sustainable model of care that protects your health as much as your child’s future.
“Rebe's special sauce is her ability to balance practical advice with an internal mindfulness component... What sets Rebe apart is the range of her experiences, training, and abilities.”
– Dawn Raffel, Magazine Editor and Author
Your child needs a parent who can manage every aspect of their special needs with grounded leadership and insider knowledge. Don't let your family’s future be determined by a system you don't understand.
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I am a trauma-informed, Parent Advocacy Coach, specializing in helping parents of children with special needs advocate for their children effectively.
I am a special needs parent and my first experience in the special education system was a nightmare. I had to pull on my background as both an officer in the Air Force and a corporate contracts negotiator to get my children the support they needed to succeed.
Through this upcoming book and my private and group work, courses, workshops, and podcast, I utilize all of my skill, knowledge, and wisdom to guide parents just like you through navigating your nervous system and the IEP process so you can be steady and grounded while doing so.
I simply light lanterns on the dark path as I travel my own parenting and healing journey, so you can find your way as you tap into your own inner guidance system.