Patsy Hatfield Lawson

130 Saranac Trail
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: 615-824-2861
Fax: 615-824-2861

E-Mail: pflawson@comcast.net
Web Site: www.patsyhatfieldlawson.com

Topics:

• Change
• Diversity
• Family
• Health & Nutrition
• Humor
• Motivation
• Psychology
• Relationships
• Retirement / Aging

Speech Titles:

• Gettin' Above Your Raisin' - Affirming Your Worth
• It Don't Pay Me No Mind - The Denial Process in Facing Bad News
• You Can't Start a Fire With Wet Kinlin' - Sexuality and Aging
• Fraidy Cat - Handling Change and Facing Fears
• Rough As a Cob - Handling Bullies
• People From 'Off' - Welcoming Diversity and Differences

Bio:

An award winning college professor, storyteller, and former family therapist, Patsy uses her Appalachian background to illustrate concepts, to entertain, and to foster individual growth. As a consultant, speaker, and storyteller she brings enthusiasm, humor and delight to her audiences.

2002 - Semi-finalist in 'Storyteller of the Year'- Millersport, OH

2004 - NPR story "Trip to Memphis" chosen for Christmas Program, 'Coming Home to Appalachia.'

Storytelling CD's: 'Perfect Quilts and Burnt Coffee' and 'Aunt Ruby's Funeral Trip'.