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Dottie Lawrence
Your Guide
Your Guide
I believe in the power of our personal stories to transform our understanding of ourselves and the world. I have served as a public school educator and administrator for 24 years. With extensive experience supporting adult learning and growth, I also serve as a trainer for FuelEd, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring educators to transform their lives and relationships through cultivating self-awareness, genuineness, and vulnerability. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of St. Thomas, and I am a certified instructor with the Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies.
Testimonials
Testimonials
FuelEd Participant:
"The presentation was well paced. Dottie was respectful and created a safe place to share our thoughts and opinions. She created a safe space to reflect and be vulnerable about how our experiences have shaped our emotional well-being. She focused on the health and development of others."
FuelEd Participant:
"It was an amazing opportunity and I was able to connect with others. She held space for us and has given us intentional attention, care and respect. Very warm, flexible and purposeful."
FuelEd Participant:
"Dottie shared her experiences and modeled vulnerability, which helped me be vulnerable. This program is amazing in getting people to acknowledge their own personal communication traits and styles. This program is a healing workshop and allows participants to look within their life and bring forward the parts of us that we don’t always talk about."
FuelEd Participant:
"Amazing practice on empathy and understanding others as well as spreading love and warmth. Fantastic program! The information and ambiance were great. I was excited to come back!"
About Guided Autobiography
About Guided Autobiography
History
The Guided Autobiography (GAB) process was developed by Dr. James E. Birren at the University of Sourthern California (USC) in the 1970s. Dr. Birren, considered the father of modern gerontology, was the founder and Dean of the School of Gerontology at USC. He recognized that reflecting on and sharing our personal stories can have a profound impact on our view of ourselves and our purpose, helping us to make sense of our past and to develop a vision for our future. Participants of GAB classes often find that while Guided Autobiography is not therapy, the process is definitely therapeutic.
Research-Based Benefits
Sense of connection to others, new friendships
Improved self-acceptance
Lowered anxiety
Increased optimism
More positive view of others
Increased energy
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