On Thursday, November 21, 2019, the Sevier County Coalition’s Live Well Sevier County Committee, the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic and UA Cossatot will be co-hosting a lunch-and-learn event entitled “The Art of Gratefulness” at UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. The presentation will begin at 12:00 noon in the Weyerhaeuser room, located in the Skilled Trades Building, and will conclude at 12:40 p.m.

Presenter Janelle Barnes, LCSW, will be discussing how gratefulness increases physical and emotional well-being, improves self-esteem, reduces aggressive behavior and increases productivity in work settings. Barnes says, “We’ve all seen that person that looks like they have been baptized in vinegar. The good news is no one has to feel that way. Each person, whether they are aware or not, is in control of their own thoughts. We first form thoughts that lead to words and then our words become actions. I want to teach others how to harness the power of gratefulness so they can enjoy having more optimism, enthusiasm, love, joy, and happiness in their lives.”

Barnes, a native of De Queen and licensed mental health therapist with 26 years of diverse experience as a Clinical Social Worker, is a member of the Dr. Randy Walker Family Practice and Allergy Clinic medical team in De Queen. She earned a masters in social work from UALR in 1993 and has committed her extended career to helping countless individuals and families find solutions so they can live happier, more productive and satisfied lives.

All are invited to bring their lunch and join Janelle Barnes for this free event. For more on lunch-and-learn programs, visit the Sevier County Coalition website at www.seviercountycoalition.com or call UA Cossatot’s Continuing Education Services at (870) 584-4471.