Hi. I'm Debi Bailey; a Parent Coach and Parent Educator.
I am a parent, too. I am the mother of three grown children who are three of my very favorite people ever. My children have grown into the kind of adults I can also call friends, and who have chosen wonderful partners who add love and laughter to the mix of our entire family.
I have four wonderful and amazing grandchildren. They light up my life and bring immense joy!
Raising teenagers was my favorite part of parenting. I loved to watch them becoming the people they would grow into.
Being a teenager is a challenging and vulnerable stage in life. When my children were teens I decided that I wanted to work with teenagers to support them through these vitally important years. Then I realized that the person those teens really wanted in their lives was not me, but YOU…their own parent. When I support parents, we create the opportunity for you to be that point of connection for your teen and the opportunity to build a strong, loving, and enduring relationship with each other.
Credentials
- Accredited Functional Family Therapist 2019
- Accredited Triple P practitioner 2014
- Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator 2010
- Washington State Certified Counselor 2010
- ACFT Certified Family Coach 2010
- Master’s level training
- Foster Parent Training 2008
- PACA Certified Parent and Teen Coach 2007
- Certified Mediator 2007
- Registered Counselor 2006
- Evergreen State College Bachelor of Arts 1995
I live in my home town, Olympia Washington, where I have lived for most of my life. Here, I grew up sailing and swimming, which has given me an enduring love for Puget Sound, the Salish Sea. I appreciate this community and all that it has to offer. I love being in, on or around the water, with its beautiful surrounding forests where I go for reflection and renewal.
My Generational Inspiration.....
My Grandkids
Toni and I grew up just North of you in Steilacoom. I had a owned and ran a business on the water at the south tip of Anderson Island selling bait, pop, ice cream and sandwiches from 1964 to 1969 in the summers. I wonder if I knew you when we were young.
You are a wonderful person and I am grateful for you everyday
Debi Bailey is one of the most genuine beautifully spirited human beings I have ever known. If you and/or your family have an opportunity work with her, count yourself special! Because she and her work and empathetic knowledge of family issues is so special!