Advisor to the Parent Coaching Institute Releases New Book
Dr. Diane Dreher, Professor Emeritus of English at Santa Clara University and advisor to the Parent Coaching Institute released her latest book, Pathways to Inner Peace, called "a beacon of light" in this troubled world.
BELLINGHAM, WA, April 23, 2026 -- The Parent Coaching Institute (PCI) is delighted to announce that Dr. Diane Dreher's latest book, Pathways to Inner Peace, is now available. Dr. Dreher, a member of PCI's Advisory Board since 2004, is Professor Emeritus of English at Santa Clara University and also the Associate Director for their Applied Spirituality Institute. She is the author of eight non-fiction books, including her new book, as well as the best seller, The Tao of Inner Peace.
"I am excited to share this news with our network," states Gloria DeGaetano, PCI's founder and CEO. "Some years ago, I walked into Santa Clara's University's bookstore and saw Diane's books on display. I immediately bought every one of them. I love them all, but The Tao of Personal Leadership has been a favorite. I return to it often for its practical wisdom and relatable can-do activities. That book, more than any other book on leadership has helped me think more creatively and initiate more courageously."
Pathways to Inner Peace once again offers Diane's signature blend of scientific insight and spiritual wisdom. She wrote the book, "After a series of personal losses." She explains, "I was feeling disconnected and stressed, searching for greater peace of mind. My search led me to discover nine pathways to inner peace, which have been practiced through centuries of spiritual tradition, described by poets and philosophers, and are now supported by the latest scientific research." The book describes these nine pathways and offers readers simple practices they can use to gain greater peace of mind, resilience, and hope. It combines recent research with stories from Diane's life along with stories from others who've used these strategies to gain greater peace, joy, and meaning. Diane clarifies that she chose these pathways, "because research has shown how all of them can relieve stress, bring us greater peace of mind, and restore our faith in life."
Diane, who is also a certified life coach, wants the book to help "anyone who's been feeling worried, isolated, and distressed by current challenges and the rapid changes in technology, economics, and politics. I hope it helps them become more centered, hopeful, and able to discover new possibilities within and around them." Pathways to Inner Peace received the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award given to authors published with small presses and independent publishers. It was #1 in Body, Mind, and Spirit books for 2025. It is available on Amazon. Visit Diane's website for more information about her books, as well as meditations and a free centering exercise for greater peace of mind.
Diane's focus aligns beautifully with the mission of the Parent Coaching Institute. PCI Certified Parent Coaches® work "to discover new possibilities" for parents. With its strength-based coaching model, The Parent Coaching Institute is recognized as an innovative leader in family support, attracting highly skilled professionals to its year-long, on-line Parent Coach Certification® program. Offered in affiliation with Southern New Hampshire University, PCI's acclaimed distance-learning, graduate-level training program, enrolls family support professionals through an application process. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Term, to begin the end of June. Application deadline is June 1. For more information or to download an application form, please visit www.ThePCI.org.
About The Parent Coaching Institute
The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI) offers Parent Coach Certification® for family professionals, coaching services for moms and dads, and specialized programs for companies and organizations. Founded in 2000 by acclaimed educator and thought-leader, Gloria DeGaetano, PCI originated the parent coaching industry. Today it continues to set the highest standards for Parent Coach Certification® and for parent coaching services worldwide. The PCI is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. For more information, please visit www.ThePCI.org, or call 425-449-8877.
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