Jump in and explore your personality type and temperament during this interactive course. Though your preferences may differ from partners, family, friends and co-workers, learning how to appreciate these differences can improve communication skills and enrich your relationships.

This workshop consists of two parts; you will register once for both parts since part 2 will build upon part 1. Both sessions will be led by licensed mental health counselor and registered nurse Alison Issen.

In Session 1, you will have the opportunity to apply the model to your own combination of traits, which can help deepen your understanding of yourself and others.

In Session 2, we will look more closely at how our “Type” influences our reactions to stressors, approach to conflict and communication patterns.

This program is presented by Alison Issen and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

About the Presenter:   

Alison C. Issen has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Registered Nurse. Alison recently retired as the outpatient counselor at Orlando Health/UFHealth Cancer Center. For several years, Alison coordinated the Sage-ing Center, a program that encourages and supports adults of all ages, and particularly those in the second half of life, to inventory, evaluate, and intentionally plan a life of purpose, learning, fulfillment, and community service. Alison brought this comprehensive program to the hospice several years ago and developed Hospice of the Comforter’s Quality of Life Education Program. Alison has taught psychology at the college level and has worked in the field of health and wellness for over 35 years, including over 10 years as a hospice nurse and counselor. Her specialty areas include stress management, grief and loss, end-of-life, aging and relationship issues, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Beyond her professional life, Alison is an “extreme gardener,” volunteers at a local animal shelter, and performs with local singing and theatre groups.