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Kintsugi Life Coaching

Based on the Japanese philosophy of embracing your scars, I will help you find new ways to cope with loss, change, or just coping with the challenges of aging.

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Hi, I'm Dale

I am excited to welcome you to my website. I had an exciting career in education, social work, travel management and most recently as an entrepreneur! Throughout my life people gravitated to me asking for assistance in their personal and professional life. So, I decided to take the leap with a ” Life Skills Coaching” course from George Brown College. Along with my teaching degree and Social Work Counselling education this certification program renewed my passion for working with people and provided me with the formal
qualifications needed to assist you in your journey!

Wholeness does not mean perfection - it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life

Parker J. Palmer

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What is Kintsugi?(keen-soo-gee)

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Every break is unique and instead of repairing an item like new, the 400-year-old technique actually highlights the “scars” as a part of the design. Using this as a metaphor for healing ourselves teaches us an important lesson: Sometimes in the process of repairing things that have broken, we actually create something more unique, beautiful and resilient.

Sketch of Tarifa, Spain by Dale Pruden
Tarifa is a surfing town complete with some amazing Roman ruins. Very laid back and fun place to be.

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What I can do to help you

My role is to create a safe and confidential environment that will allow you to do some soul searching and together we will map out your goals. After an initial complimentary discussion, you can decide if I am the right person for you. If you decide to proceed, we will identify the goals and areas you wish to explore. We will meet online and I will tailor a personal program just for you. There is no need to be worried about technology I will assist you along the way. I will create exercises, show you videos, and initiate discussions that will help you dig down and find those blockages that might be preventing you from living a full and productive life. Reach out to me at 604.565.3394 and let’s get started.

Comments and Testimonials

Dale has made me feel good about myself again. She brings integrity, empathy, expert perspective, attentive listening, sensitivity, and a great sense of humor. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
I. Patterson
Dale Pruden has been my true friend since 1967 when we met at UBC. She continues to be a positive woman who is attractive, resilient, thoughtful, confident and well spoken. She is so important to me, my children and my 100-year-old Mom. She possesses a strong and wonderful sense of fun. Dale is an able businesswoman. I have benefitted from her kindness many times. My friend, Dale Pruden, is my sheltering tree.
C. Hunter
Dale has been my life coach for much of my adult life. She always brings light and humour, while helping me to chart a path forward through some very challenging times. Her insight and ability to sift through to the core issues is quite remarkable. Thank you Dale.
Maureen S.
I had been dealing with some health issues and found difficulty both physically and mentally. I felt like a different person who seemed to be negative about everything and everyone all the time and really unhappy. Finally, I accepted that I needed help and I found Dale. Indeed, she helped me find my old self and I will be forever grateful.
D. Pusching

Frequently Asked Questions

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A Life Skills Coach is not a therapist, an important distinction. My purpose is to uncover the goals you want to set for yourself going forward and work alongside you to achieve them. Are you feeling stuck? Have you, or are you, experiencing loss of identity or major changes in your life? Loss of identity can be many things, such as retirement, or finding yourself unexpectedly on your own. Change is constant and not always easy. For many of us, aging and health issues add an extra layer of complexity. I too have had to adapt and learn new ways of coping, and I know how overwhelming it can be. I can help you move forward.

We can decide on the plan together. I offer hourly sessions; however, I can also create a package with an agreed-upon plan and time frame if that works better for you. My purpose is to help you move on and accomplish your goals, so that you can live a full productive and rewarding life. Together we can determine your needs. Most people are comfortable with several two-hour sessions; however additional hours can be easily added on.

It is important to me that we connect, and you feel comfortable working with me. I offer a complimentary initial session, and I do not limit the time under two hours.

The purpose is to explore what you are looking for, to get to know me and for us to solidify expectations and a road map going forward.

Clarity in communication is so important. It is one of the most important tools that we all need to survive in the world. In our complimentary sessions, we will agree on the commitment we are both making in this journey, to help you live a better life.