Professor of Family Science at North Carolina State University, Co-Creator of Family Life Coaching Association, Owner Sweet Gestalt, LLC

Works (31)

Updated: March 8th, 2025 05:03

2025 book

Family Life Coaching Handbook

New Hampshire: Best Publishing by Farr.

By: D. Kruenegel-Farr, M. Machara & K. Allen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 chapter

Divorce Coaching

In J. L. Hartenstein (Ed.), Marriage and Divorce in America (pp. 172–174). New York: Bloomsbury Academic Publishing.

By: K. Allen & A. Harkey

Ed(s): J. Hartenstein

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2024 chapter

The Field of Family Life Coaching

In A. Rau & C. Biel (Eds.), Coaching In Home Visiting (pp. 141–154). Baltimore, MD: Brooks Publishing Company.

By: K. Allen, D. Kruenegel-Farr & M. Machara

Ed(s): A. Rau & C. Biel

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2023 report

Coaching across the lifespan: family life coaching for all generations

In The British Psychology Society Podcast (Podcast Episode No. Series 2, Episode 1).

By: N. Lancer, M. Machara, K. Allen & V. Gabriel

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2023 conference paper

Fireside Chat: FLCA Coaching Certification Update

Family Life Coaching Association Conference. Presented at the Family Life Coaching Association Conference, San Marcos, TX.

By: M. Machara, A. Guinn & K. Allen

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2023 report

Let’s talk about race: Considerations for teaching your child about race, racism, and racial identity

[NC State Extension Fact Sheet]. NC Cooperative Extension.

By: M. Gonzalez, K. Allen & E. Mead

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 4, 2025

2020 journal article

Best Practices for Engaging Communities of Color in Opioid Prevention Programs

Journal of Extension, 58(3).

By: M. Gonzalez n, A. Guin n, K. Allen n, A. Chilcote n, P. Toriello* & E. Mead n

topics (OpenAlex): Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Service-Learning and Community Engagement; Youth Development and Social Support
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2019 journal article

Family life coaching: A growing practice

International Coaching Psychology Review, 14(2), 57–68.

By: K. Allen n, M. Machara* & T. Baker n

topics (OpenAlex): Coaching Methods and Impact; Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy; Family Business Performance and Succession
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2018 journal article

Development and Pilot Evaluation of the Very Important Parents Program (VIP): An Intensive Parent Education Program for Teens

Family Science Review, 22(3).

By: A. Guin, K. Allen* & J. Barnes

topics (OpenAlex): Family and Disability Support Research; Early Childhood Education and Development; Parental Involvement in Education
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2022

2018 journal article

Parental perceptions of coaching

International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 16(1), 66–79.

By: K. Allen, T. Baker & A. Behnke

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Training needs and online learning preferences of early childhood professionals

Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 39(2), 114–130.

By: J. Barnes n, A. Guin n & K. Allen n

topics (OpenAlex): Early Childhood Education and Development; Child Development and Digital Technology; Education Systems and Policy
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 21, 2020

2016 journal article

Engaging Parents in Early Childhood Education: Perspectives of Childcare Providers

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES RESEARCH JOURNAL, 44(4), 360–374.

By: J. Barnes n, A. Guin n, K. Allen n & C. Jolly n

author keywords: childcare providers; communication; early education; parent engagement; technology
topics (OpenAlex): Child Development and Digital Technology; Parental Involvement in Education; Family and Disability Support Research
TL;DR: Results indicated that childcare providers used diverse, parent-centered, and technology-based communication strategies to connect with families, and while successful communication was common, so were barriers to reaching many families. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Family and Parent Coaching Certification Processes: What Do Current Programs Do?

Family Science Review, 21(3).

By: D. Kruenegel-Farr, K. Allen* & M. Machara

topics (OpenAlex): Family and Disability Support Research; Coaching Methods and Impact; Child Therapy and Development
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2025

2016 other

Sexual Identity

Encyclopedia of Family Studies, pp. 1–3.

By: K. Allen n

topics (OpenAlex): LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; Gender Roles and Identity Studies; Reproductive Health and Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2025

2016 journal article

The use of coaching strategies within the field of social work

Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 10(1), 4–17.

By: M. Burroughs n, K. Allen n & N. Huff n

topics (OpenAlex): Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy; Coaching Methods and Impact; Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 4, 2020

2016 book

Theory, Research, and Practical Guidelines for Family Life Coaching

By: K. Allen n

topics (OpenAlex): Coaching Methods and Impact
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2025

2016 journal article

Using Social Media to Engage and Educate Teen Parents

Journal of Extension, 54(2).

By: K. Allen*, C. Jolly & J. Barnes

topics (OpenAlex): Child Development and Digital Technology; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2025

2015 journal article

Perceptions of Parental Intimate Relationships and Their Affects on the Experience of Romantic Relationship Development Among African American Emerging Adults

Marriage & Family Review, 51(6), 516–543.

By: K. Allen n & S. Mitchell*

author keywords: African American; emerging adult; intimate relationships; parental influence; qualitative
topics (OpenAlex): Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Family Dynamics and Relationships; Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 4, 2020

2015 journal article

The Role of Online Communication in the Lives of Military Spouses

Contemporary Family Therapy, 37(3), 329–339.

By: J. Rea*, A. Behnke n, N. Huff n & K. Allen n

author keywords: Couple communication; Deployment; Military spouse; Online communication; Relational maintenance; Social media
topics (OpenAlex): Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health; Impact of Technology on Adolescents
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2014 journal article

Addressing the Issue: Bullying and LGBTQ Youth

Journal of Youth Development, 9(3), 40–46.

By: K. Allen n

topics (OpenAlex): Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy; Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2014 journal article

An Integrative Adlerian Approach to Creating a Teen Parenting Program

The Journal of Individual Psychology, 70(1), 6–20.

By: K. Allen*, R. El-Beshti & A. Guin

topics (OpenAlex): Parental Involvement in Education; Diverse Education Studies and Reforms; Education Methods and Practices
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2022

2014 journal article

Family Coaching: An Emerging Family Science Field

Family Relations, 63(5), 569–582.

By: K. Allen n & N. Huff n

author keywords: coaching psychology; domains of family practice; family case management; family coaching; family life education; family therapy
topics (OpenAlex): Coaching Methods and Impact; Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics; Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Reaching Families through Social Media: Training Extension Professionals to Implement Technology in Their Work

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 6.

By: K. Allen n, N. Huff n, J. Kelly*, L. Bearon n & A. Behnke n

topics (OpenAlex): Impact of Technology on Adolescents; Child Development and Digital Technology; Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2013 journal article

A framework for family life coaching

International Coaching Psychology Review, 8(1), 72–79.

By: K. Allen*

topics (OpenAlex): Coaching Methods and Impact; Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy; Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2013 journal article

Coaching: A Tool for Extension Professionals

Journal of Extension, 51(5).

By: K. Allen*

topics (OpenAlex): Coaching Methods and Impact; Diverse Education Studies and Reforms; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2013 journal article

Is relationship and marriage education relevant and appropriate to child welfare?

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW, 35(3), 429–438.

By: D. Schramm*, T. Futris*, A. Galovan* & K. Allen n

author keywords: Relationship education; Marriage; Marriage education; Child welfare; Family life education
topics (OpenAlex): Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Child Abuse and Trauma; Child Welfare and Adoption
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Bully Prevention: Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments for Youth

Journal of Youth Development, 7(3), 65–76.

By: K. Allen n, R. Roper n & C. Lewis n

topics (OpenAlex): Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression; Youth Development and Social Support; Early Childhood Education and Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2012 journal article

I Hope: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Fragile Families

Marriage & Family Review, 48(7), 621–642.

By: K. Allen n

author keywords: fragile families; marriage; parenting; qualitative; relationship
topics (OpenAlex): Family Dynamics and Relationships; Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Family Support in Illness
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 28, 2020

2011 journal article

Getting Them in the Door: Strategies for Recruiting Latinos to Family Life Education Programs

Journal of Extension, 49(3).

By: K. Allen n, A. Gudino* & C. Crawford*

topics (OpenAlex): Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2011 journal article

Ozzie and Harriet Never Were: A Century Review of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Changing American Family

Journal of Extension, 49(3).

By: K. Allen n, C. Dunn n & S. Zaslow n

topics (OpenAlex): Architecture, Design, and Social History; Economic, Social, and Health Studies; American History and Culture
Sources: NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 2, 2025

2011 other

Volunteer Demographics

By: H. Edwards, R. Safrit & K. Allen*

topics (OpenAlex): Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering; Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development; Social Capital and Networks
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 7, 2025

Employment

Updated: June 5th, 2024 08:29

2009 - present

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Professor Agriculture and Human Sciences

2022 - 2024

North Carolina State University Ralegih, North Carolina, US
Interim Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Education

Updated: January 18th, 2017 16:24

2004 - 2008

Capella Univeristy Minneapolis, , MN, US
PhD Psychology

1999 - 2001

Adler University Chicago, IL, US
Marriage and Family Therapy

1993 - 1995

New York University New York, NY, US
Fine Art in Film Tish School of Art

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