Maurine Patten
Ed.D., CMC
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Positive Psychology Expert
Maurine Patten Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Neuroscience
- Career Focus
- Executive/Life Coaching, Consulting, Training
- Affiliation
- International Positive Psychology Association, American Psychological Association
Maurine Patten, owner of Patten Coaching & Consulting, is a coaching psychologist and consultant with 30 years experience. She empowers professionals who feel like they are feeling ambivalent and going through the motions in life to discover the power to change, focus on where to put their energy, positively impact others and improve their relationships as they work smarter and make better choices.
She has a variety of ways to work with her: complimentary reports, ezine and blog articles, Private Strategy Meetings, teleclasses, a 3 Step System to Know Yourself and Make Better Choices, and individual coaching programs. Her private client Self-Discovery to Move Forward and Take Bold Action: Silver/Gold program gives strategies needed to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life. In addition, she does leadership and management training for municipalities and mid-size companies.
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Do You Use This Skill to Decrease Stress?
A recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 75 percent of adults have experienced moderate to high levels of stress in the previous month. Almost half of the group reported that their stress had increased in the previous year. Unfortunately, only half of the participants said they were doing enough to manage their stress. Does that sound like you? It is acknowledged that the high unemployment rate has caused difficulties for many individuals and families. It certainly has created more stress for individuals, marriages, businesses, and schools.
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What Does It takeTo Live the Life You Desire?
What does it take to live the life you desire? Definitely, having goals you are passionate about, focus, and self-discipline give you a good start. Also there are stages in life that are natural times for thinking about living the life you desire. Many of these times signal a transition which means some part of your life is ending and another part is beginning. Graduations are like that. It is a time of opportunity.
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Can Positive Feedback Be Dangerous And What To Do About It?
Everyone likes positive feedback. It is known that it is helpful in building self-esteem and success. In fact, schools and parents have been doing a good job giving more positive feedback since the push in the seventies and eighties to build children’s self-esteem. Research indicates self-esteem scores have jumped significantly for children in the last thirty years. I was actually part of that movement as I wrote my dissertation on the interaction of self-esteem, anxiety, and achievement.
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Improve Your Relationship Management Skills with These 5 Tips
Relationship management becomes more important as you assume more professional responsibility. You need skills to build bonds, inspire, influence and develop others. All the while you need to be open to change, manage conflict and establish teamwork. Emotional Intelligence author Daniel Goleman believes it is possible to build better relationships one step at a time.
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How To Be A Terrific Listener
People have a need to be listened to because of an increased sense of isolation at home and at work. Listening to someone shows that you care for that person. When we do not listen, we are showing that we really do not care about the person who is talking. Listening creates connection, caring, a sense of community or belonging and can be a catharsis for the speaker. It is one of the most important aspects of a helping relationship. Also, listening is good for your health.
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Making a Decision? Discover What Is Most Important to You
Are you struggling with whether or not to do something? Sometimes it can feel like you are at a crossroad. You might feel: • Confused about what you are feeling and why. • Stuck in a work situation or relationship. • Overwhelmed and stressed by recent events. You may have blind spots that prevent you from knowing what direction to take and setting realistic goals. To get clarity, it is important for you to identify your values because they make your life more meaningful.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Maurine Patten
What have you learned that helps you live with hope?
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." A. Einstein
"Those who are hardest to love need it the most." Socrates
"Live life with passion." Origin Unknown
Contacting Maurine Patten
Maurine Patten, EdD, CMC
Patten Coaching & Consulting
St. Charles, IL 60174
Website:http://pattencoaching.com
Mailto:mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com
Phone: 630-584-8936
How to get started
Visit my website: http://pattencoaching.com for my more information.
Other highlights
1. Private Strategy Meeting - Discover strategies and answers without committing to a long-term coaching relationship or program.
2. Self-Discovery Program to Move Forward and Take Bold Action: Silver/Gold - This 3 or 6 month private client program helps you discover where to focus your energy, positively impact others and improve relationships as you work smarter and make better choices for a meaningful and fulfilling life.