Collaborating Facilitators

Jean McElhaney, LCSW

Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer, Masters of Social Work (United States), Interfaith Minister

Jean McElaney is certified with the Center for Nonviolent Communication as an NVC trainer. She is licensed in the State of Wisconsin (USA) as a clinical social worker and professional counselor, and ordained as an interfaith minister. In addition, she has been certified to share “Be Peace” (also known as the Connection Practice). She holds master’s degrees in English Literature and Counseling Psychology.  Her counseling work included serving individuals, couples, and groups, with a focus on trauma, stress management, depression and anxiety.  

She has also offered mediation, facilitated workshops, and presented at professional conferences in the US regarding trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and communication skills.