Beth Gibson will present a seminar, “Making Transitions: From the White House to My House,” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main Street, Gloucester. Free supper is served at 6 o’clock, and child care is included.

The seminar is designed to help people going through a life change or anticipating a change, such as having a baby, starting a new job, becoming a stay-at-home parent or caretaker, having a child start school or move away, moving themselves, downsizing, retiring, or even facing a death. 

Gibson will teach the stages of a healthy transition and share useful tips and humorous stories, based on her experiences. “Everyone can learn to grow and even thrive during times of intense change,” she said.

Gibson became interested in transitions after going through several in a short time. She said she was happily living and working in Dallas, Texas, when she was unexpectedly asked to move to Washington, D.C., ...