Discover Where
Your Story
Meets
Healing

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Co-Founder of The Allender Center, author, speaker, and story work coach

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Upcoming Gatherings

Discover Story Work at a conference, or rest your soul at an intimate retreat.

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Coaching

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Retreats

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Read & Listen

Fresh insights on trauma, healing, and redemption through podcasts, teachings, and written reflections.

Engaging Another Person’s Story: Why It's Important and How To Do It

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

Effective story engagement is not a magical skill that some people have and some people don’t. It can be learned. Today we give a preview of some of the principles and tactics of effective story engagement.

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Ways to Journey Together

Whether you're seeking personal healing, leadership development, or community connection, there's a place for your story here.

Story Work methodology

Explore a transformative approach to healing that honors both your wounds and your resilience.

Through this proven methodology, discover how your past shapes your present and find pathways toward renewal.

Speaking & Workshops

Bring the power of Story Work to your community through engaging talks and interactive workshops.

From intimate retreats to conference keynotes, these gatherings create space for both individual and collective transformation.

Individual & Group Coaching

Experience guided transformation through one-on-one coaching or join a supportive community in group sessions. Together, we'll navigate family patterns, trauma, and leadership challenges while developing practical tools for lasting change.

Resources & Reflections

Draw wisdom and inspiration from podcasts, articles, and teaching resources that weave together psychological insight with spiritual wisdom.

Your past pain does not dictate your life

Redeeming Heartache

Find freedom and healing from painful memories and relational struggles. Learn how your past has uniquely prepared you to experience more joy.

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Whether you're interested in coaching, speaking engagements, or simply beginning a conversation, let's get in touch.

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Discover Where Your Story Meets Healing