S26-0408P, Positive Vibes Only

Join Dr. Jennifer Hansen for an hour of positivity! How do we experience despair and frustration AND find joy each day? This session will explore the concepts of intentional positivity, emotional resilience, and post traumatic growth. Be warned…this is not a sunshine and roses positivity lecture. This is a real and raw look at how we encounter and tackle hard things in all aspects of life, how to be prepared for the unexpected, and how Dr. Hansen developed her version of Positive Vibes Only (PVO) through the cancer journey of her late husband.

Outcomes:
(1) Consider how a shift to a Positive Vibes Only (PVO) mindset might impact your personal and professional life.
(2) Examine the concepts of intentional positivity, emotional resilience, and post traumatic growth.
(3) Learn more about preventative medical care and emergency planning.

Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Hansen
Dr. Jennifer Hansen is a former speech-language pathologist and current Special Education Supervisor for Loudoun County Public Schools with 27 years of experience in public education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education from the University of Georgia, both in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Dr. Hansen also holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University. When her husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 at the age of 51, they embarked on a journey they never anticipated, and chose to tackle it head on with intentional positivity. Now as a widow raising two teens, Dr. Hansen has further developed their family mantra into a presentation that will leave you with practical tools you need to find joy and purpose in your own path.

LLI Coordinator: Karen Waltman