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The Full Story

Joie Toussaint-Parrish

An Educator, Coach, Life-Doula, Counselor, Minister, and more!

She shares her talents, experience and care to impact others through life services consulting called Joie de Vivre.

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Mission

Joie Toussaint-Parrish is an educator, coach, doula, counselor, deacon, minister, and holding space consultant dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life’s most meaningful moments. With over 25 years of service in New Jersey Public Schools, she has served as an elementary school teacher, master teacher, and currently as a school counselor, bringing deep compassion and insight to her work.

As a trained Birth Arts Doula, Joie partners with families to envision and create desired birth experiences. As a certified life coach and licensed counselor, she provides guidance and holds space for clients as they navigate personal and professional goals, life transitions, and moments of transformation.

Joie works with individuals, couples, and families to create and celebrate sacred milestones—honoring commitment, change, and remembrance with intention and care.

At the heart of her work is a calling to empower women, families, and communities to find joy in all the seasons and thresholds of life.

Joie is also a devoted wife and mother of four, grounding her work in lived experience, love, and deep connection.

Vision

Joie de Vivre Life Services envisions a world where life’s most meaningful moments—commitment, transition, and remembrance—are honored with compassion, intention, and joy. Rooted in years of service as an educator, doula, and counselor, and grounded in community across New Jersey and beyond, we support individuals and families in finding joy in the seasons and thresholds of life. Through inclusive, heartfelt, personalized sacred experiences, we bring people together to celebrate connection and navigate each stage of life with dignity, love, and care.

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Certifications & Education

Elementary School Teacher/ Master Teacher​

Elementary Education & American Studies, B.A. 

 Licensed Associate Counselor /School Counselor 

 Community & School Counseling, M.A., Ed.S

Rider University

Birth Doula

   Birth Arts International

Certified Trauma Informed Life Coach

   Freedom Bible College/ ART of Training and Development

Educational Leadership

   New Jersey Principal and Supervisory Association

Holding Space Consultant

   Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death

Minister

   Christian Global Outreach Ministries

©2019 by Joie de Vivre Family Services.

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