Living with Change
How to Adapt & Thrive

Saturday, September 11, 2010
11 am-1 pm

Location: United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX
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DESCRIPTION: In a moment, life can change because of an injury or a diagnosis. Physically we're not the same person, and we often don't recognize our own feelings and reactions. As one person said, "It's just not me anymore!" Psychologist Rob Pennington will talk about how to recgnize and address the effects of this change and move forward along the road to a strong and optimistic "new normal." Since studies show that change is one of the most stressful experiences we can have, Dr. Pennington will also discuss the influence of stress on health and present some simple steps to changing the way we think about and react to stressors. We may not be able to avoid undesirable changes, but we can change the impact stress has on our bodies and improve our sense of well-being. This is an excellent presentation for care givers as well as those living with disability.

SPEAKER: Dr. Pennington is an educational psychologist working with industry leaders to increase productivity by reducing resistance to change and conflict. He leads multiday, highly interactive seminars covering topics like "Successfully Managing the Stress of Change" in some of our nation's largest organizations. But he is more than a detached expert - he has also experienced the stress of being a dedicated care giver for his wife Clair during her 28-year battle with M.S. and survived his own medical challenges after a life-threatening injury. You'll laugh, learn and be 100% encouraged to adopt his approach.