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Ernest  Ellender, PhD

The Black Belt Trauma Coach

Unlimited 1:1 life coaching with trauma expert Ernest Ellender to surgically remove obstacles to greater happiness, confidence, and deeper connection. 

Childhood and family struggles leave a series of confusing obstacles to navigate along the path to adult health, connectivity, and happiness. I have been working with intergenerational trauma survivors in various roles since the 1990s, during which time I earned a doctorate in clinical psychology (2007) and developed my 20-Rules curriculum that my clients have used to reduce chaos in their lives, develop competence in addressing rough obstacles, and achieve their personal life and relationship goals.​

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"The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now."  - Chinese proverb

 

Several ways to start today!

Achieve harmony, connection, and healing along the way
to your life goals

Ellender Coaching Services: Sessions vs Monthly programs

Individual Coaching Sessions:
30, 60, or 90-minute options  

Monthly Programs:
Lite or Unlimited

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One-on-one coaching sessions:

available online & in-person

Monthly programs for a focused commitment to rapid progress and maximum results!

Individual sessions are tailored to your specific goals, timeline, and personal needs as you and Coach Ellender break down your complex situation and obstacles into actionable game plans for progress.

Monthly programs entail one monthly payment that minimize paperwork and time restraints so that we can focus on maximum progress! 

 Author Ernest Ellender PhD book  This Is How We Heal From Painful Childhoods

Get a head start on your trauma healing!

Coaching sessions efficiently offer tailored guidance regarding your specific situation; however, you can rapidly accelerate your overall progress by . . .

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  • educating yourself about trauma basics,

  • learning about key concepts, and

  • developing fundamental skills 

 

The most efficient path to success for childhood trauma survivors will include a combination of self-directed learning paired with coaching (or other professional) guidance. In 2024, Ellender published his comprehensive curriculum for addressing childhood trauma and family dysfunction in one encouraging book!

Career Highlights

2024 - Author (This Is How We Heal from Painful Childhoods)

2022 - Ellender Life Coaching

2008 - Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu)

2007 - PhD in Clinical Psychology (Palo Alto University)

1999 - BA in Psychology (Nicholls State University)

1995 - BA in English Literature (Nicholls State University)

"I love working with ambitious clients devoted to removing obstacles to their fullest potential in health, relationships, family, and life!"

                                                                — Coach Ernest Ellender

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Ellender with a sample copy of his book!

Contact Coach Ellender

Contact Coach Ellender by either sending a message or scheduling a free 15-minute discovery call. Either way, get started today!

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