South Carolina

As an author, public speaker, newspaper columnist, and mother of eight (including boys, girls, step children, and children with special needs) Chris offers expertise and perspectives on parenting in today's rapidly changing culture.

"Chris encouraged our strengths and kept us focused on the more important areas. I liked how the 'solutions' were not necessarily a formula, but dependent upon the situation and the disposition of the child/parent involved."
—Kelly & Trey Truluck, Charleston, SC

Transitioning from child to adult has never been more difficult. Chris has helped many clients during these challenging years. With you she explores new methods to identify your own parenting style and strengths that will not only bring renewed hope, but create a more positive outlook for your family's future. Using experience and research-based approaches, she will assist you in identifying the stressors that challenge your family, evaluate key resources to utilize, and help you rebuild healthy parent-child relationships.

"I had underestimated the difficulty of the transition from parenting a college student to parenting an adult. Chris is an expert at drawing out one's strengths, and her skills have shown me how to understand who needs what—not just for my son, but for myself."
—Jeanmarie Hagedorn, Lincolnshire, IL

"The coaching was invaluable in overcoming the negative patterns of behavior that develop, particularly during the teenage years."
—Leslie Seymour, Chicago, IL

Her education at Seattle Pacific University, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Washington provide the knowledge and research necessary for assisting parents in understanding the developmental needs and expectations of their children.

Parents navigating the newness parenting of young children have benefited greatly from coaching.

"We have four children with two more on the way (second set of twins) and can relate to the dynamics and challenges of balancing, ushering, and guiding our little ones through life. Chris has been our parent coach and has provided us with tremendous insight, ideas and, opportunities."
—Brent McHenry, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Coaching parents through the process of divorce as well as assisting parents who are single or part-time parents is another area of expertise for Chris. Her coaching can help single parent or blended families ease their stress and conflict and improve their ability for a new, positive "two home" family plan.

"Our past hurts and blames were set aside as Chris skillfully and with compassion helped us put the needs of our children first."
—Catherine & Joe, Charleston, SC

Raising children in today's culture is a challenge that can bring extreme joy or deep heartache. Chris has the expertise and experience necessary to assist parents of infants through young adults. Parents have found that, when they enter into the coaching process, they are empowered and encouraged to discover their own inner strengths, and find their parenting ability is better than they could have ever imagined. www.christinecoach.com