“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” – Rumi. With the world changing rapidly, many of us face uncertainty and fear. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports millions are losing access to essential mental health resources, prompting the need to manage our well-being independently. The University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center highlights skills like courage, resilience, and love to enhance our well-being. Join this interactive seminar to explore current research and practical tools for increasing personal and collective agency during challenging times.  This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

Dr. Abell received her Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees in Counseling from Columbia University, and her Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She is an Emeritus Professor at Prescott College in Arizona where she served for 20 years as full-time faculty, and department Chairperson. Her specialties include positive psychology, counselor education, and narrative therapy.