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Coloradans - looking for a great way to get involved? Food Bank of the Rockies has an incredible volunteer program. Together, we packed 10,880 pounds of food - or 9,067 meals - for the community. Arms are sore, hearts are full!

Great opportunity to join the grants administration team at ! This position will work closely with our Butler and teams. Apply by June 3 for best consideration.

https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498773/mce-grants-administrator-ii

To wrap up , we’d like to leave you with a resource you can use and share. Developed by the Butler Institute for Families Coaching Collaborative, this short video introduces , helping bring the concept to life in a clear and accessible way. It’s a great resource not only for understanding , but also for use in trainings and workshops. If you have any questions about what you saw from us at the Butler Coaching Collaborative this week, we’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected]

What is Developmental Coaching? Learn how developmental coaching can help you make meaningful and lasting change. Created by the Academy of Professional Coaching at the Butler Institute for...

coach tip: Butler Coach, Jenn Turvey, reminds us that pausing internally builds presence. Before responding, breathe, notice emotion without judgment and soften your body. Awareness creates choice.
https://socialwork.du.edu/butler/content/coaching-team

reflection: Coaching has the power to support growth even in the aftermath of trauma. In her blog, Butler Coach Sommer Purdom writes about supporting post‑traumatic growth through coaching and the importance of presence, awareness and choice in the healing process.

Read more here:

Supporting Post-Traumatic Growth Through Coaching Supporting Post-Traumatic Growth Through Coaching Back to Article Listing Author(s) Sommer Purdom [email protected] Blog  • Feature  • Butler Institute for Families  • August 1, 2023 Coaching can help nurture and expand post-traumatic growth! Butler Institute for Families' Sommer Purdo...

Coach Tip:
One of Butler's ICF-certified coach trainers, Christa Doty, reminds us: When in doubt, return it to the client. When coaches feel stuck, there’s no need to panic—simply give the thinking back with curiosity. Questions like “Where do you think we should go next?”, “What does that tell you about yourself?”, or “How do you interpret that?” help clients deepen awareness and discover their own direction.
https://socialwork.du.edu/butler/content/coaching-team

📣 Check out our latest blog post! Coaching has grown rapidly—but not all coaching is the same. In this blog, Butler Coach Brenda Lockwood explores how developmental coaching goes beyond goals and performance to support deeper transformation in how clients make meaning of their experiences.

The Essence of Developmental Coaching The Essence of Developmental Coaching Back to Article Listing Author(s) Brenda Lockwood [email protected] Blog  • Feature  • Butler Institute for Families  • May 14, 2026 In this blog, Butler Institute for Families' coach Brenda Lockwood discusses what Developmental Coaching is, and ...

Coaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a way of being.

If you’re curious about becoming a coach or want to strengthen your ability to listen, ask powerful questions and support growth, our fall "Foundations of Coaching" and "Academy of Professional Coaching" programs offer a place to begin.

Experience how powerful coaching can be.

Pricing and Registration | Social Work Pricing and Registration Academy of Professional Coaching (Certification Track) Butler Foundations of Coaching (Introductory Course) Academy of Professional Coaching Butler's virtual Academy of Professional Coaching (APC) provides the training you need to become a professional coach. You'll graduate...

Happy International Coaching Week! Coaching creates space for awareness, choice, and growth. We’re proud to share the Butler Coaching Collaborative Coaching Brief, which offers insight into our approach and how we partner with clients. Explore the brief here:

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