Our Mission
To inspire & empower adults and families to overcome adversity by giving them the tools and support they need to become the best, most resilient versions of themselves.
Our vision
A world where individuals embrace their uniqueness, and feel empowered to successfully navigate life’s challenges.
Philosophy
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Our approach
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Nikki’s coaching philosophy is built on the belief that everyone possesses the inner strength and ability to create positive change in their lives. She firmly believes that we are the hero or heroine of our own story, and adversities, while challenging, are also opportunities for growth. It allows us to learn invaluable life lessons that can shape our character, and force us to learn perseverance. Nikki believes coaching needs to be a safe, non-judgmental space that allows people to feel supported along their journey towards resilience. Through coaching, she works side-by-side with clients to explore who they are and what motivates them to better narrow down goals, identify limiting beliefs, and develop actionable strategies to move forward.
Nikki began her professional training studying Psychology, Sociology, and English at Tulane University. After she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Tulane, she completed her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego in 2004.
Nikki’s career path includes roles as a domestic violence counselor, substance abuse counselor, and mental health professional within rehabilitation facilities. She later pivoted her professional practice to focus on coaching, consultation, and psycho-education through her work at Family Mediation & Divorce Center and Learning Through Play. In this capacity, her work centers around parenting, co-parenting, life skills and transition work. From her diverse professional experiences, Nikki recognized the value of specializing in assisting clients simultaneously facing multiple challenges and transitions. To address these gaps in services, she founded Resilient Living.
Nikki is proud to be married to Jason Mingledorff, a well-respected musician and music professor at Loyola University, for almost twenty years. They have lived in New Orleans for over 25 years, and together, they are raising their three sons (ages 15, 12, and 9) along with their fur babies, a cute yorkipoo, and four cats in their home by the Mississippi River. Nikki is a consummate traveler, voracious reader, and lover of all things culture, food and music. She firmly believes play and trying new things keeps us all young at heart, and enjoys regular adventures with her friends and family.
Nikki’s Specialties are:
Knowledge of your traits, strengths and weaknesses are essential for strategic goals.
Enhancing self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence promotes growth.
Setting meaningful goals in various areas of life is best achieved when work the work is done strategically.
Goals cannot be achieved without motivation, time management, habit formation, focus, and problem-solving techniques.
Developing effective and healthy coping skills is essential for a resilient, balanced life.
Adaptability helps build resilience. It allows individuals and families to adjust well and find solutions in the face of changing circumstances
Positive parenting practices encourages healthy connection and attachment.
Forging a strong and motivated co-parenting relationship prioritizes the best interests of the children, promotes healthy development, and encourages a supportive home environment.
Constructive communication and problem-solving skills are vital in healthy relationships.
Nikki Mingledorff, MAMFT
- Founder & Managing Director, Resilient Living & Learning Through Play
- Transformational-Transition Life Coach
- Relationship Coach
- Life Strategist
- Psychoeducational Educator
Nikki Mingledorff is the Owner and Managing Director of Resilient Living and Learning Through Play. She is also the Program Director of the Family Mediation & Divorce Center. She is a Transformational-Transition Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Life Strategist and Educator who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live their best lives. Her mission is to empower and inspire her clients to unlock their full potential, overcome obstacles, and realize their aspirations, enabling them to pursue a life that is authentic, purposeful, and resilient.
If you are ready to embark on your own transformative journey, and feel like Nikki might be a good fit to help guide you along this path, reach out today!
Nikki provides:
- Transformational Life-Transition Coaching
- Parenting Transition Coaching
- Confident Coparenting Coaching
- Family Transition Coaching
- Marriage Transition Coaching
- Communication & Conflict Resolution Coaching
- Court Coping Skills Coaching
Nikki has extensive training in:
Systems Therapy: Nikki employs techniques stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, & Strategic Therapy in her coaching businesses. She is also very influenced by Minuchin’s Structural Family Therapy, Bowenian Family Systems approach, and Virginia Satir’s Human Validation Process model.
Play Therapy: Nikki is particularly focused on educating parents on Gary Landreth’s Child Parent Relationship Therapy treatment program through her work with Learning Through Play.
Trauma-Focused Modalities: Nikki is EMDR certified, and has extensive training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Who We Serve
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