Certified Autism Specialist & Neurodiverse Marriage Coach

Education

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Stephanie C. Holmes graduated from Campbell University summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1994. She then completed her Master’s in Counseling  summa cum laude through Liberty University  and further pursued licensing in  the state of NC which was obtained and held from 2001 through 2009. She was an LPC in good standing. Upon moving to Georgia, with a desire to reach more people through tele- counseling, she obtained other certifications to pursue her calling of working with marriage and families with special needs nationally and internationally.  Her highest held degree is an Ed.D from Abilene Christian University, where she graduated with distinction upon completing her dissertation, “Creating an Inclusive Climate for Students on the Autism Spectrum.”

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Research

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• "Creating an Inclusive Climate for Students on the Autism Spectrum," Dissertation Study

• "Educational Leaders Can Lead the Way for Increased Academic Achievement for Students on the Autism Spectrum," School Leadership Review

• "Autistic Voices are Missing in Research on Inclusion and Best Practices," Global Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• ​"Inclusion, autism spectrum, students' experiences," International Journal of Developmental Disabilities

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Certifications and Training

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• Certified Master Life Coach through International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC)

• Board Certified Christian Counselor through International Board of Certified Counselors (AACC)

• Certified Autism Specialist through IBCCES

• Neurodiverse Couples Certification through AANE

• Neurodiversity Trained and Certified through Neurodiversity Training International

• Ordained through IAOG

• Certified Christian Life Coach through ICCI

Coaching Ministry

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The ministry and coaching under Stephanie Holmes seek to bring restoration and spiritual renewal to troubled lives. The mission is to offer affordable Christian services to those in need and to glorify God in all that transpires during the process. The foundation upon which her eclectic use of various skills is based is on that of cognitive-behavioral theory through over 25 years of counseling, conflict resolution, and now coaching. The cognitive-behavioral premise is that how one thinks affects one’s behavioral choices. The techniques used focus on monitoring and identifying irrational thought patterns and habits and changing subsequent behaviors with the power given to us through the Holy Spirit. 

At Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family, LLC, our desire is for people to walk in freedom and overcome whatever may be in the past or what is going on in this present. The message we teach is one of hope and freedom and overcoming through the power of Jesus Christ. There is no exclusion clause in Jeremiah 29:11!

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In His Service,
Rev. Stephanie C. Holmes, EdD, MA
 

Autism Spectrum Resources is owned and operated by Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes and is separate from other services and a separate entity from the International Association of Christian NeuroDiverse Marriage, LCC and NeuroDiverse Christian Couples Podcast.