KATY TENHULZEN, MS, CCLS
Katy has been supporting children, teens, parents, caregivers and educators in various contexts for over 25 years.
Her therapeutic approaches are grounded in brain science, play-based learning, expressive activities, and her connection to mindfulness and embodiment practices to promote healing.
As a Certified Child Life Specialist since 2001, Katy specializes in working with all members of a family to promote coping and resilience in a variety of stressful circumstances and transitions, including acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses and grieving the loss of a loved one. She also has many years’ experience as a teacher, Parenting Educator and has been a Certified Parent Coach since 2015.
Katy Tenhulzen
FOUNDER, RADIANCE HEALING
“My love for fellow humans navigating the ups and downs of life drives me to provide compassionate support tailored to each unique client and family.”
For 7 years, Katy was a professor of Child Development and Family Science at Central Washington University and engaged in research related to child, teen, and parent grief.
Her areas of teaching expertise include child development, parenting, and the application of brain science to parent-child attachment, stress and coping, and promoting resilience for individuals, families, and in educational and healthcare settings.
Her own journey of healing from chronic pain inspired Katy to pursue additional certification in healing modalities, including the Safe and Sound Protocol, Reiki energy healing, and Energy Psychology. The infusion of these practices supports signficant healing and greater wellbeing for her clients.