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Theory, Research, and Practical Guidelines for Family Life Coaching

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Kimberly Allen

    1. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

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  • Offers practical guidance to educating coaching professionals
  • Provides a balanced selection of research, theory and practical evidence
  • Enables readers to learn from experienced family coaches and research
  • Engages readers in reflection through a combination of theory and practice in family coaching
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Theoretical Underpinnings

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction: Why a Book on Family Life Coaching?

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 3-20

    3. Roots of Coaching Psychology

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 21-38

    4. Roots of Family: Family Life Education

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 39-58

    5. Theoretical Applications, Research, and Practice of Family Life Coaching

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 59-77

  3. Application and Skill Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
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    2. How to Coach Families

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 81-100

    3. The First Session and Intakes

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 101-121

    4. Models of Coaching and Assessments

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 123-139

    5. Family Communication and the Power of Questions

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 141-160

    6. Relationship Coaching

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 161-181

    7. Parent Coaching

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 183-203

    8. Coaching for ADHD and Special Needs

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 205-219

    9. Family Life Coaching: Where Do You Belong?

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 221-233

    10. Family Life Coaching: Building a Business, Building a Profession

      • Kimberly Allen
      Pages 235-256

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 257-260
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About this book

This volume focuses on breaking ground with family coaching, presenting theory, research and practical guidelines for researchers, educators and practitioners. Readers will discover a theoretical overview of coaching psychology and family science, accessibly presented research and models of family coaching and family life education. The insight this book provides into family systems and practical information on coaching families will be valuable to youth coaches, parent coaches, life coaches and counsellors, amongst others. Beginning with a brief introduction on the necessity of this volume and further research on family coaching in general, the author takes readers progressively through the family coaching process. The book explores specific strategies for coaching parents, couples, and families on relationships, parenting special needs, and much more. Each chapter offers a theoretical base as well as applied guidance including case studies, powerful questions, and tips from experienced family coaches. Whether you are a family therapist, a coaching psychologist, or a family life professional that serves children and families, this book is ideal for gaining a better understanding of how to coach families toward positive family functioning. Dr. Kim Allen delivers an engaging and reflective book offering a comprehensive guide for those interested in becoming a family coach.

Authors and Affiliations

  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

    Kimberly Allen

About the author

Kimberly Allen, Ph.D., BCC is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University where she teaches in the Family Life and Youth Development Graduate Program. She has over 20 years of experience working with youth and their families as an educator, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, and as a family coach. Dr. Allen created the family life coaching training program at North Carolina State University. She has written extensively on coaching families and is a prominent family coach researcher.

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