Karen Shaw

Karen is the founder of Gratitude.Services, a community health organization that harnesses the power of conscious gratitude, community connection, and mindful movement to improve the mental and physical health of community members. Gratitude.Services is building a world where everyone has the mental and emotional support they need to navigate the inevitable challenges life throws our way. By strengthening communities that practice respectful communication, and sharing gentle and enjoyable strategies to improve physical and mental well-being, we are reducing the stressors that cause harm, empowering ourselves and our neighbors to bring our best selves to our families, friends, and communities. Gratitude.Services supports mental and physical well-being through Qigong classes and Gratitude Groups. We also provide compassionate accountability and support, and help prevent burnout, through our Job Search & Career Club and our Entrepreneurs' Circle. Karen is a certified Qigong instructor, Laughter (Hasya) Yoga leader, and ordained minister through American Marriage Ministries, an interfaith organization. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid, and has spent decades practicing gratitude, nonviolent communication, and meditation.

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