The Power of Mindset in Making Changes

January 19, 2021, 1 to 2:30 pm CST

Making changes in life can be incredibly difficult especially when we aren’t the ones driving the change. Not only is this hard for us, but it is also hard for the people we serve. We will discuss the stages of change and develop a positive mindset to navigate through the change cycle.

• Participants will be able to define the concept of growth and fixed mindsets .
• Participants will be able to gain self-awareness and discover the power of yet in transforming the way they see themselves and the clients they serve.
• Participants will be able to identify how mindsets affect stages of change.

Speakers

Both Libby Woolverton, M.Ed, Non-Residential Program Director and Marina Dewberry, LMSW, are joining us from Our Friend's Place. 

Libby Woolverton joined Our Friends Place as Outreach Specialist on October 16, 2017. She is responsible for the non-residential outreach program, SOAR, which is designed to help young women build a better future for themselves. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Texas Christian University, Libby returned to TCU to earn her Masters of Education in Counseling and Student Affairs. Libby worked in housing and student affairs at two different universities before finding her passion serving the community in the nonprofit sector.

Marina Dewberry joined Our Friends Place as a SOAR Specialist on December 10, 2018. In this position, she is responsible for the non-residential outreach program, SOAR to Success. Marina holds a Bachelor degree in Social Work from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and a Master of Science degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a licensed Master Social Worker and has years of experience working with at-risk and homeless children, youth and young adults in both Dallas and Collin Counties. 

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