January 5, 2026 8:00 pm

“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust our sails” – Dolly Parton

Resiliency is more than bouncing back.  It is the ability to adapt and respond to adversity by adjusting your “sails”, not by controlling the wind, so that you can navigate through tough times with grace and resilience. In this discussion we will cover how you can build your resilience by focusing on navigating challenges, checking in on yourself and making adjustments to move toward your own goals.

Emily is a licensed professional counselor with a master's degree in counseling/art therapy. Emily has been a licensed mental health clinician in Texas for over 20 years and she has worked in a variety of settings with children, teens and adults. In her work as a clinician, she believes that collaboration is key. Partnering with her clients, Emily assists with working through issues and life challenges while at the same time discovering and cultivating the individual strengths of each person.  Emily whole heartedly believes finding solutions and feeling better is real!

Emily is a national presenter for Talk Saves Lives (suicide prevention) and Mental Health First Aid. She loves sharing information and teaching others about mental health topics and ways to improve daily living.