C. Dwight Bain, Change Coach Email & Phone Number

Winter Park, Florida, Us

Making 'life work' better for you is the driving focus of our organization through counseling-coaching & communication events designed to save time and solve stress with strategic action in your personal and professional life. LifeWorks is one of Florida's oldest and most trusted Christian Counseling agencies specializing in solving major crisis situations like anxiety, stress, panic, career re-invention, depression, PTSD, divorce, pre-divorce, affairs, structured separation, marital conflict, family conflict, teen rebellion, young adult immaturity or fear of adult-world responsibility, pre-marital compatibility, anger, conflict management, spiritual emptiness, and mid-life career challenges to find greater meaning.

Winter Park, Florida, Us

Communication to manage major change is where I've come alongside to add value on hundreds of radio and television stations in major markets like Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, Tampa and Atlanta; as well as smaller markets like Knoxville, Indianapolis, Sonoma County and Colorado Springs. Quoted as a Change Expert in over 100 newspapers - magazines - and websites including: The Washington Post, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Atlanta Journal, Investors Business Daily, Orlando Business Journal, Sacramento Bee, Dayton Daily News, CBN.com, Orlando Sentinel, FoxBusiness.com, MSNBC.com, AOL.com, Yahoo! and Newsday. (Seeking a mental health expert to comment on creating positive change? Contact our office in Florida, 407-647-7005)

Mental Health contributor on breaking news stories, national crisis and community response to bring calm after crisis. On camera, on set and via mental health resources posted at WFTV.com

Bringing Life and Living Into Focus, Maximizing Each Person’s God-Given Potential is the mission of the International Christian Coaching Institute, where I have served since this global training institute was founded. Life coaching is a rapidly emerging field of professional practice gaining popularity among a growing number of faith based organizations. ICCI is a premier and innovative faith-based network in the emerging field of Life Coaching that embodies professional and ministerial excellence. It represents a group of Christian Life Coaches dedicated to serving others with compassion and competence and who utilize biblical principles to assist clients in setting individualized goals through a collaborative partnership that addresses the whole person. Since an organization is only as strong as the people involved ICCI seeks relationships with other like-minded people and organizations whose mission is to engage Christian Life Coaches to make a difference in the world around them. Are you passionate about helping others maximize their future potential, performance, and outcomes across the spectrum of their life experience? Are you already a professional Life Coach seeking to connect with other coaches, new training courses, research and publications, and world-class events? If the answer is 'yes' then please consider joining us, since you will help people we will never meet - and maybe we can give you the tools to make a positive difference. https://iccicoaching.com/

Achieved professional credentialed status as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor by NBCC, the National Board of Certified Counselors in 1994. Showing professional excellence across fundamental counseling issues including - Counseling Process, Professional Practice, Professional Development, Supervision, Consultation, Human Development, Diversity, Helping Relationships, Career Development, Research and Assessment, Professional Orientation, and Ethical Practice

Trained over 7,500 life coaches with tools, techniques and tactics to create positive change in the lives of their clients. Equipping via live audience events in North and South America and globally via Webinars and Teleseminars to equip and empower coaches for greater success in mapping creative change. "Coaching is about results"

Guiding leaders to experience greater meaning and purpose in both their personal and professional life. Creating positive change with challenging questions, strategic action with accountability is the formula that has brought positive results to thousands. Certified in the first John Maxwell Leadership Coach Certification class, then personally mentored by Dr. Maxwell after being introduced to him in 1988 by our mutual friend, Dr. Elmer Towns, co-founder of Liberty University. Trainer for the John Maxwell Company on personal growth and strategic thinking. Honored to share these concepts as lead coach, senior trainer and staff writer for Liberty University and Light University with the responsibility to equip over 7,000 life coaches and coaching students. I believe coaching is transformational so if you are stuck - get a coach who will guide you in creating strategies to move forward and then one who will hold you accountable to change. That's how you create strength and that's the pathway to experience lasting success.

Speaking on core values to strengthen spiritual communities across multiple faith groups- Baptist, Catholic, Presbyterian, AME, Seventh Day Adventist, Methodist, Assembly of God, Episcopal, Church of God, Church of Christ, LDS, Nazarene and non-denominational churches like Northland, Summit, Journey, and The Life Center in Eatonville - America's oldest incorporated African-American city. As a community leader and pioneer in the field of faith-based therapy in Central Florida it has been an honor to personally equip hundreds of counselors, educators and life coaches over three decades. These professionals now work at dozens of agencies in Florida. Personally mentoring dozens of faith based counselors in the Orlando market has led to many becoming leaders of their own agencies or private practices to add greater value in their own community. This dedication to service extends into non-profit board leadership, speaking at community events and working strategically to make a positive difference in America's favorite city to visit - Orlando.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Advanced Peer Support team leadership for the Reedy Creek Fire Department serving the Walt Disney World complex of theme parks and hotels covering 45 square miles. RCFD faced multiple challenges during the Covid pandemic and our peer support team became a valuable tool to protect mental health using the habit of resilience to boost mental toughness. Peer support is one of the fastest ways to build lasting life support and mental wellness, even in a time of extended crisis.

Founded the Community Mental Health Education series for this psychiatric hospital, and the most active trainer. This training series builds intervention skills for mental health professionals, social workers, psychiatric nurses, guidance counselors, psychologists, school psychologists, counselors, educators, chaplains, youth pastors, lay-counselors and psychiatrists in developing a deeper understanding of emerging trends in mental health for community impact.Training workshops include: "The Psychology of School Shooters", "The Neuroscience of Happiness," "Caregiver Compassion Solutions," "Understanding the hidden abuse of Familicide", "Community Crisis Care", "Storm Stress", "Psychological impact of Divorce on Children" and dozens of other topics to equip/empower professionals. Audience size range from 50-250 for these State of Florida approved professional continuing education for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses and school teachers.

Adolescent psychiatric therapy group leader on spiritual values and family relationship issues. Developed a community education series of mental health topics that is still adding great value in the Orlando market over twenty years later to equip and empower psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and mental health counselors with positive change strategies.

Radio Station expert on Counseling and Life Coaching topics to add greater relationship value to the Z listening audience covering all of central Florida. Community Crisis reporting from Ground Zero in NYC 2001, and teaching community recovery and survival strategies after the deadly Florida Hurricane season of 2004, Hurricane Katrina, Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting, Boston Marathon Bombing, Orlando Pulse Shooting, Las Vegas Shooting, Sutherland Springs Church Shooting, Parkland Shooting and other disasters with special attention to being safe for the little ears in the backseat. Access special counseling and life coaching reports on the Z morning show page at http://zradio.org/shows/mornings/

Teaching faith based life management at one of the largest churches in Florida. Featured speaker during Sunday morning televised service, rotating Sunday and Wednesday evening speaker on relationship and emotional issues to create transformational change. Leader of the weekly CALM life management class with Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic using extensive change management study guides to deepen faith with practical life application.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Creating and presenting crisis management training sessions for the Orange County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement teams in central Florida. Partnering with local emergency management agencies, including the Orlando Police Department, Seminole County Sheriff's Office and Orange County Fire/Rescue. Partnering with the Chaplains division and CISM teams to rebuild calm, after a crisis and prepare critical incident teams to respond to workplace shooting, acts of terrorism, school shootings or natural disasters.

Forest, Va, Us

Training and equipping thousands of faith based counselors and life coaches with cutting edge tools and techniques from emerging industry trends. Speaking at regional, national and global conferences with interactive training resources designed to make a positive difference and create lasting change in the lives of thousands of counseling and coaching professionals.

Forest, Va, Us

Partnering with Dr. Tim Clinton and the AACC executive leadershp team in developing resources to make a positive difference in the careers of tens of thousands of counselors and life coaches globally. This position was converted to the Executive Director of ICCA, the International Christian Coaching Association as the Coaching Division of AACC was shuttered and merged into a global association.

Honored to have served with the creative team of leading and developing the largest & most comprehensive faith-based coaching organization in the world with over 6,000 members. Serving along with other ICCA board members to make an international difference in the field of Christian Coaching- Georgia Shaffer, Katie Brazelton, Eric Scalise, PhD, Mark Crear, PhD, Jimmy Queen, Jennifer Cisney and Chris McCluskey. ICCA publishes a global Coaching magazine, (print and digital version), called, "Christian Coaching Today", sends out a weekly MP3 audio training, creates global webinars on current trends in coaching and hosts annual conventions for continuing education in Nashville or Branson. ICCA offers dozens of member benefits, find out more at www.ICCAonline.net(Previously this was a smaller organization, with a vision for only reaching coaches in the United States and was called the Christian Coaching Alliance)

Adding value to Christian speakers, authors and leaders at national retreats as a keynote speaker and breakout trainer; including keynote addresses at the CLASS Christian Writer's retreat at the historic Ghost Ranch and Glorieta Retreat Center in New Mexico. Honored to be part of the national advisory board of CLASS with trusted writers and communicators like Emily Barnes and Florence Littauer.

Tallahassee, Florida, Us

Coming alongside to work with families facing major transition from complex divorces or to stabilize serious conflict within closely held family businesses so they can return to productivity and profitability. Worked for over 5 years with the Florida Bar, Family Division, in dealing with the special needs of children in complex divorce situations. Trained and certified as a Family Law Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court in 1995 and regular trainer for groups like the Orange County Bar Association, the Florida Bar and family businesses facing conflict.

Tempe, Az, Us

Professional member of the world's largest group of platform speakers. Mentored by some of the best speakers in the world to communicate with greater power and passion. Speaker for groups like the Florida Department of Education, ASIS International / Central Florida chapter and the Central Florida Chapter of the National Conference for Community & Justice (NCCJ), Christian Medical and Dental Association, Orlando Small Business Chamber, Orlando Regional Healthcare System, SDA Florida Conference annual Camp Meeting and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation World Congress on Terrorism as a keynote. Selected as one of the best public speakers in Florida by my peers through the international speech competition hosted by Toastmasters. I have shared the stage at events with communicators like John Maxwell, Pat Williams, Jay Strack, Mat Staver, Laurie Beth Jones, Mike Huckabee, Mark Sanborn, Henry Cloud, John Townsend, Les Parrott, John Trent, Mark DeMoss, Elmer Towns, Tim Clinton, Eric Scalise, Mark Crear, Pat Morley and Wayne Huizenga, Jr.

Hosted weekly counseling and coaching call in radio talk show. Interviewed leaders in business, relationships, psychology, psychiatry, family medicine, family law, divorce law, leadership, change, emotional strength, marriage, family, parenting and personal development. Interviewed 4 authors per week with interactive caller segments. Co-produced program.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Certified trainer by the Fred Pryor/Career Track, the industry leader in business training. Left the organization soon after gaining certification due to the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01 because I left to serve as a crisis counselor serving first responders and lead crisis training events at Ground Zero in New York City.

Personality training and testing using the DISC model for individuals, business groups, non-profits and at corporate team building events. Certified through the Carlson Learning Company and Performax.

Managing day to day outreach of a Christian community mental health outpatient agency while partnering with the inpatient psychiatric services team. Communications Director for media outreach and community patient care events. Rotating guest on the "New Life Live" national radio program with Steve Arterburn and Paul Meier, MD reaching over 3 million listeners on mental health issues.

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Hosted award winning PBS television program, "Family Works". Filmed in studio and on location with practical parenting tips and interactive resource guides to add greater value to viewers. Our production team was incredibly talented and honored by receiving multiple awards for excellence in family broadcasting, including the best family education television show in Florida.

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

Hosted "Believers Lifestyles" and then co-hosted the one hour live television talkshow "Today's Family" with Marie Kuck. Filmed one minute inspirational videos on location at theme parks and family attactions across central Florida. This magazine format allowed Marie and I to work with world-class authors, pastors, doctors and leaders committed to one goal - making families stronger.

Christian psychiatric unit therapist, open adult psychiatric care, community mental health trainer.

Director of the open adult psychiatric unit. Speciality of Christian Psychiatric care for general adult psychiatric conditions like major depression, chronic anxiety, panic disorder and suicidal ideation. Hosted the Community Education series on mental health with TV 52.

Master'S Degree, Counseling

Certified In Cism - Critical Incident Stress Management, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Graduate - Federal Bureau Of Investigation Citizen Academy, Terrorism, Cyber-Crime, School-Shooting, Firearms, Community Safety, Collecting Crime Evidence

Trauma Of Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries

Counseling Psychology

Business/Corporate Communications

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