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Annie Zirkel, Licensed Professional Counselor & Parenting Consultant

Work and education related to parenting education:

Annie Zirkel is a Licensed (Nationally Board Certified) Professional Counselor and Relationship Consultant with a Master's degree in counseling from Eastern Michigan University.

As a speaker, consultant and author, Annie Zirkel's goals are to help people strengthen the important relationships in their lives. Her training and experience include these areas: parenting education, disability and bullying issues, couples connection, business management, conflict mediation, communication skills, optimism and gratitude practice.

From personal experience, Annie Zirkel has learned the value of parenting education. In fact this experience was instrumental in her current career path. Which is why of all the clients she works with, her strongest passion is helping parents grow in their roles of supporting their children.

Annie Zirkel recently enjoyed being one of 20 finalists (out of 15,000) for ABC's Good Morning America's Advice Guru.

Key Issues of Interest in Parenting Education

• De-stigmatizing and enhancing the value of parenting education in the eyes of parents and the public.

Selected Publications

• You'll Thank Me Later: A Guide to Raising Grateful Children (& Why That Matters)
• Ask Annie On-line advice column at www.anniezirkel.com

Presentations

• Practices in HOW to Love & Teach Our Children
• Don't Take The Bait: Bullying Prevention Workshop
• Rethinking Tug-O-War: Better Solutions for Conflict Resolution
• Seeing The Glass Half Full: The Art of Optimism

Activities

Annie Zirkel is very grateful to be able to focus on many interests including raising her awesome children, writing on current topics from a relationship perspective, offering advice through the media and an online advice column, and enjoying her days.

Updated: February 2011

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