4, Sep, 2015

Marti MacGibbon Keynotes Iowa Mental Health Conference


Marti MacGibbon delivered the keynote speech at the Putting the Pieces Back Together Mental Health Conference at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa. The conference was attended by behavioral health professionals, child protective services professionals, law enforcement, social workers and community leaders from the Des Moines area. (Boone County and Dallas County.)

Marti is a bestselling, nationally award winning author, inspirational speaker, certified addiction treatment professional, and comedian. Marti shares her story with honesty and humor, providing an inspiring look at conquering addiction, overcoming adversity, and regaining hope. She is a remarkable woman who has triumphed over adolescent sexual abuse/assault, addiction, human trafficking, domestic violence, severe PTSD, homelessness and addiction to lead a successful, happy life. She provides simple, effective strategies anyone can use to build resiliency and overcome challenges with grace and a sense of humor.

After her speech, Marti signed copies of her critically acclaimed memoir, Never Give in to Fear: Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom.

Marti MacGibbon overcame human trafficking, trauma, addiction and domestic violence to thrive in a happy, successful life.

Marti MacGibbon overcame human trafficking, trauma, addiction and domestic violence to thrive in a happy, successful life.

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