Shirlene has well over 30+ years experience helping couples. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a Certified Gottman Therapist, Art and Science of Love couples workshop leader and certified Marathon Couples Coach. She holds certifications from Success Etc Life Coaching, Dreikurs Institute and Relationship Center, National Parenting Instructor Network, and Certified Natural Health Professional National Training Network.
Shirlene has expertise in 30+ years experience with:
Over the past 30+ years, Shirlene has taught hundreds of classes nationwide. She has worked with organizations, individuals, couples and families as a facilitator, instructor, coach, mediator and in clinical therapy. Life experience and years of professional development in helping individuals, couples, and families are the foundation upon which Shirlene continued her professional development through graduate work and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an emphasis in clinical therapy. Clients appreciate the atmosphere of unconditional regard they feel from Shirlene.
Shirlene has served on the board of the Idaho Society for Clinical Social Work (ISCSW). She is a past Scholar in Residence with the ISCSW and scholarship recipient. Additionally, Shirlene has served on the advisory board of the Dispute Resolution program at Boise State University. She is a former Affiliate Adjunct Faculty of Boise State University teaching for the Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management.
Mediation clients find a safe, professional, supportive and unbiased environment for exploring peaceful resolution. Shirlene received her Dispute Resolution Certificate from Boise State University. Shirlene is a Certified Professional Mediator with the Idaho Mediation Association. She is on the Idaho Supreme Court list for child custody mediation. She has worked with Family Court Services in Ada County helping with the Focus on Children class assisting parents. Shirlene is an active member of the Idaho Mediation Association, is a past board member, and has served on several committees of the IMA.
She is the recipient of the IMA Founders Award for “fostering collaborative dispute resolution and conflict management processes to promote peaceful settlements promoting educational activities and organizing the Boise IMA Chapter.”
Published works include:
Family Thrive: Take the Journey from Good Enough to Thriving. Saber Mountain Publishing. 2017
Authored many articles, webinar, trainings for Wevorce
Author on diversity, specifically cultural awareness, and has presented her published research at the National Baccalaureate Program Directors of Social Work Education Conference in March, 2012.
Shirlene is the developer of the Elements of Excellence Series™ offered by the Adlerian Relationship Center, a variety of classes, each with its own specific focus and unique structure to help individuals achieve the results they are looking for. Her professional skills, personal teaching style and life experience gives her the ability to reach people, teach practical skills and motivate individuals to take action and implement change. Since achieving her instructor certification in 1988 Shirlene has helped individuals, couples and families across America. She has taught hundreds of classes across the United States and continues to help others today through continued class/course facilitation, couples coaching, life coaching, clinical therapy and mediation.
When Shirlene is not engaged in her work, she treasures time spent with her family and reconnecting with her roots on the family farm in central Idaho. Her most valued roles are wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest joys include gathering her family together, preparing holiday meals, rafting the Idaho whitewater with her husband, visiting the family farm, and occasionally applying brush strokes on canvas. Shirlene appreciates time with friends and enjoys volunteering in the community and teaching in her church.
