Do you think on purpose? Does thinking on purpose really beat disease? In this episode we sit down with Kathleen "Kat" Lawrence, LMFT, and talk about how thinking on purpose and learning how to control our thoughts will help us live a healthier lifestyle and be more grateful for what we have.
ABOUT KATHLEEN LAWRENCE:
Kathleen is a clinical psychotherapist who provides Business Consulting, coaching, mediation services, Title 26 GAL services, couple, child & family therapy and parent coaching. She maintains a private practice in Kennewick, Washington.
Kathleen's undergraduate studies focused in law, business, philosophy and psychology. She obtained her Masters degree from Antioch University, Seattle in clinical psychology. Kathleen has over 30 years of experience in law and business that she combines with her psychology practice to provide business consulting, coaching, motivational programs, seminars, workshops, and mediation services.
Kathleen has presented to various organizations and national conferences on a variety of topics, including Leadership from Core Values, Character Development, Belief Systems, Ethics, Conflict, Communication, and Healthy Living with Chronic Illness. Kathleen gives seminars and workshops on Leadership, Communication, Conflict, Fear, and Team Building using MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator).
Kathleen is a systemic therapist highly trained in family dynamics, family systems theory, child development, separation and divorce adjustment, high conflict families and co-parenting strategies. She incorporates a blend of conventional and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.
Education Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, focused in Child, Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, focused in Philosophy of Religion and Psychology Prior education in business and law.
Additional Education and Training: Family Law Mediation - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution/Pepperdine University School of Law Title 26 GAL training - Seattle, WA Certified Facilitator/Trainer for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Complex Parenting Plans Child Development Emotional Intelligence The Gottman Method Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Transactional Analysis Conflict Resolution Group Facilitation Leadership EMDR Communication Working with Trauma Psychopharmacology Substance Abuse Identification and Treatment Personality Disorders
Professional Activities and Memberships Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapists National Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
Past President, Pasco-Kennewick Rotary, Current Rotary Assistant Governor for District 5080
Board Member, 3 Rivers Community Foundation
Former Mentor/Facilitator -National Conference on Ethics in America Former Field Advisor -Antioch University Seattle Former Mental Health Advisor on Mind Matters , part of the Healthy You! Radio Network on KKNW 1150AM
International Speaker and Presenter on Leadership