The Story of Parenthood: Why the Tale You Tell Yourself Matters

Stories. We love them! Our kids love them! And believe it or not, we need them to make sense of our lives. Because we have a 'narrative mind', we actually rely on stories to help us navigate our lives, especially the roles we play. But, how do stories relate to the way we navigate parenthood? How do we live into this very long, wonderful and yet also challenging story in a way that is honest yet helpful, practical yet powerful?

Come find out! Jackie will talk about the power of stories, the influence of the mind, and how together these critically impact our ability to live into the Grand Story unfolding in our created reality. 

Speaker Bio:

Jackie E. Perry, PhD, LCMHCS, ACS is a seasoned Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, a Counseling Professor of and the Founder/President of The SoulWell Center, a non-profit organization based in the Asheville area.

The SoulWell Center integrates biblical truths and biopsychosocial findings to address some of the biggest problems of today – loneliness, division, and rising mental health issues. They are focused on facilitating deeper connections and wellness-based growth and healing by equipping people to become better listeners, nurturing connections through groups and by collaborating with any organization that wants to equip their members to become better at holding a safe space for others.

She is married to her college sweetheart John and together they have three amazing adult children and a beautiful granddaughter. They both love the outdoors and consider a hike or a paddle in their tandem kayak with a view of North Carolina Mountains to be a perfect day.