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"Coaching is a tool that brings parents closer to parenting within their goals and values -- it is about becoming more of the parent that you truly desire to be -- it is about taking time to fully explore challenges and to think in collaboration as you travel along your parenting journey." -Kay Kimball Gruder , M.Ed., C.P.C.

Kay Kimball Gruder, M.Ed., C.P.C


CREDENTIALS
I am a Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) certified Parent Coach. This is the only graduate level, year long, parent coaching program in the United States affiliated with an accredited university--Seattle Pacific University.
http://www.parentcoachinginstitute.com/

  • M.Ed., Lesley University
  • B.A., Psychology and Music, Bennington College
  • Member, American Counseling Association  
  • Training and experience in mediation
  • Training in martial arts and yoga
  • Member, National Society for Experiential Learning
  • Level II National Archery Association Coach 
  • Susan Vogt Leadership Fellow, 2006-2007
  • Member, National Academic Advising Association
  • Founding member, PCI Certified Coaches of New England
  • Extensive experience in volunteer leadership in both private and public schools and community organizations

I am the parent of an 10 year old daughter and 19 year old stepson. I have worked in higher education for over 20 years, providing academic, career and life coaching to students and alumni. I also facilitate parenting programs and co-founded a Working Parent group. I have personal parenting experience with divorce, single parenting, blended families and juggling work and family.


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