Debra P. Washburn works in both clinical and business settings helping people understand the power of self-management in creating productive, joyful lives. After many years working as a management and marketing consultant in the financial services industry, she trained and licensed as a marriage and family therapist.
She writes and speaks extensively on understanding how to build fulfilling relationships both within the family and in the workplace. In addition she has developed a focus on helping children thrive by learning a strong work ethic that builds self-esteem and prepares them for productive and rewarding adult lives. As a former teacher, the mother of four, and the grandmother of ten, she understands how learning to work helps children become self-sufficient problem solvers who are prepared to manage the challenges of a complicated and changing world. As a therapist, she outlines steps parents can take to help their children develop a strong sense of self by becoming good learners and good workers.
She did her undergraduate work in Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and her graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, California. She has served on many boards since moving back to Utah and enjoys being involved in the community.
She is married to Mike L. Washburn, the President and & CEO of Thanksgiving Point. They have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.