Kelley Grimes, MSW, is an empowering counselor, self-nurturing expert, sought-after speaker, best-selling author, an expert columnist for Aspire Magazine, and an expert instructor for InspiredLivingUniversity.com. She is the founder of Cultivating Peace and Joy, inspiring individuals to nurture peace in the world from the inside out. Kelley is passionate about empowering overwhelmed and exhausted individuals to live with more peace, joy, and meaning through the practice of self-nurturing. She loves working with individuals, couples, and families in person and virtually to transform their lives. In addition, she provides professional and leadership development to organizations dedicated to making the world a better place. As a dynamic keynote and workshop presenter, she has been invited to present at these inspiring organizations: Alliance For Regional Solutions, Carlsbad Village Yoga, The Epilepsy Foundation, Exodus Recovery Inc., Girls Rising, Hands of Peace, MAAC, Nordson Corporation, Regional Center, ResCare, Vista Community Clinic, and hospitals, community colleges, universities, and school districts throughout San Diego County on a variety of topics including self-nurturing, stress management, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, cultivating resilience, motivational interviewing, avoiding burnout, and staying grounded in uncertain times. She teaches self-nurturing practices and strategies to women overcoming domestic violence, homelessness, and other major life challenges for Leap to Success, where she serves as the Director of Community Engagement, instructor, and leadership coach. Kelley is also a field instructor for San Diego State University, where she loves supervising and mentoring Masters of Social Work interns. She is honored to have been awarded the Graduate "Above and Beyond" Field Instructor Award from San Diego State University and the "Olive Branch" Award from Hands of Peace. Kelley lives in Carlsbad, California, and is married to an artist and board game maker, has two empowered and inspiring daughters, and loves singing with a small women's group. Learn more at www.cultivatingpeaceandjoy.com.
