The Profession of Kinlein emerged from a desire to help people in a way that recognizes the innate dignity of the person and the power to take action, uniquely and purposefully, in living life.
This website is designed to introduce the PROFESSION OF KINLEIN as well as the PRACTICE in assisting persons and to outline opportunities in LEARNING about:
- a new view of being human
- the way of assisting a person
- a new approach in teaching and learning
Announcements & Events
Practical Wisdom For Everday Life
POS 501: Philosophy Applied in Living Life
Wherever you are on life’s path, you are invited to deepen the wisdom you’ve gained. Rather than a ‘how to’ manual, this course provides a supportive space where learners are assisted in building on what is already within them. We will delve into what is true about reality, life, and being human. Like an accurate map or compass, understanding more about what is true guides us as we navigate life’s smooth flows and steep climbs. This strengthens our ability to unfold a unique purpose that benefits both self and others. This course is anchored in a new view of every human being’s innate dignity, worth, power, control and responsibility. This view was developed by Lucille Kinlein and her colleagues as they pioneered a new profession with a new focus. Come and dip into the practical and profound findings of 55 years of dedicated work.
Tuesdays: Oct 6, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 2026 Times: 10 am - 12 pm CT 408 3rd St., #300, Wausau, Wisc. and via Zoom To register call 715-842-7399 Email: lorettaulm@charter.net Tuition: $250 Faculty: Loretta Ulmschneider CPK, BA draws on 40 yrs. in the practice of kinlein, faculty member of the Institute for 20 years.
2026 Assembly of Kinlein
October 14-19, 2026 St. Paul, Minnesota
The annual Assembly of Kinlein, a coming together of kinleiners from across the nation, highlights aspects of practice, education and research within the Profession of Kinlein. Assembly proceedings are open to the public, except when confidential aspects of client appointments are discussed. Guests may attend in person or by video-conference and are asked to register in advance. See details in the 2026 Assembly Brochure.
Professional Gatherings
Institute of Kinlein Faculty Conference
To Be Announced
Assembly of Kinlein
October 14-19, 2026
St. Paul, Minnesota
Caring with people
Kinleiners assist persons in any aspect of life: work life, home life, figuring things out, getting along with others, parenting, loving one another, health, and whatever else life brings. The process of assisting is called caring-with. The term caring-with distinguishes the nature of kinleinal care from other forms such as "taking care of", "caring for", or "giving care to". Kinleiners meet with clients in office appointments or in other settings where one or more persons desire to be assisted.
Kinleiners are certified through the American Kinlein Association.
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The American Kinlein Association is the organization of Kinleiners acting for the benefit of society in the profession and practice of kinlein.
Learning in the Profession of Kinlein
Living life with other human beings can be a complex business. Classes offered by kinleiners in the community or through the Institute of Kinlein can be life changing. These classes address living through the complexities from a view of being human that incorporates:
- a new understanding of the human being that underscores human dignity, responsibility and control,
- the idea that relationships can be navigated in ways that bring benefit to those involved, family, friends and community.
- philosophy, i.e., love of wisdom, applied in living life
The whole of the profession of kinlein is dedicated to bringing benefit to humankind through its practice, education, and research. Its body of knowledge builds on and from all that is good and helpful and valuable in being human.