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to thrive. Thanks to your help we are showing our students that the PLU community cares for them and that this is a place where they can grow into the person they are meant to be.Meet Dr. Elizabeth A. Barton, the PLU Counseling Center director. She shares insights into the mental health of students today and what they need from us to thrive.  The importance of mental health has become much more public than it has in the past. Why do you think that is?  Many of us have had the luxury or privilege

Where do Marriage and Family Therapists Work? Posted by: chaconac / September 20, 2022 September 20, 2022 Today, society is experiencing increased anxiety, depression, and other psychological, social, and mental health issues.But there has also been a rising awareness of the importance of well-trained and qualified therapists and counselors to help people navigate various mental health challenges. Marriage and family therapy is one of the most innovative and effective forms of treatment to help

PLU Psychology professor awarded $2.5M to lead implementation of evidence-based trauma treatment Funds awarded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to address trauma-related mental health challenges for college students Posted by: nicolacs / November 28, 2023 Image: Tiffany Artime, PLU, Friday, March 2, 2018. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 28, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesMarketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology Tiffany

The Head in the Game: Q&A with PLU Coach Goes Inside the Mind of an Athlete Posted by: vcraker / February 16, 2022 February 16, 2022 By Veronica CrakerAssistant Director of CommunicationsZach Willis ’19 earned a BA in kinesiology with a concentration in health and fitness promotion and minored in sport and exercise psychology while playing on the football team at Pacific Lutheran University. Last year he returned to the university to serve as the football team’s assistant offensive line coach

expected to grow 19% in the next eight years, much faster growth than the average for all occupations. 4. Mental Performance Consultant—develop strategies to help clients (like athletes, performing artists, executives, military personnel) create mental and life habits that allow them to access peak performance in difficult conditions. 5. Physical Education Instructor—teach principles of healthy movement and physical fitness to students in educational settings. 6. Sport Psychologist—use mental health

Global health leader and human rights advocate to visit PLU and discuss the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTIQ+ communities globally Posted by: bennetrr / February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University’s biennial Ambassador Chris Stevens Celebration of Service will be held virtually at 7 p.m. on March 9. Amie Bishop, a global health leader and human rights advocate will deliver the keynote lecture titled “Vulnerabilities Amplified

not limited to: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nurse Educator Nurse Administrator Nurse Researcher Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Nurse Leader How much do nurses make in Washington?Washington nurses and nurse practitioners make significantly more than the national average in annual salaries for nurses. The average salary for nurses in Washington state is $95,350, which is 15% higher than the national average for registered nurses. Nurses with a Doctor of

right for you. Sign up for info sessionRequest InformationContact us to get more information about the DNP program. Request more informationStart ApplicationApply for admission to the DNP program to reach your career goals. Apply Now Read Previous Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare Read Next Become an Expert Nurse Executive with a Dual DNP/MBA Degree LATEST POSTS Become an Expert Nurse Executive with a Dual DNP/MBA Degree July 19, 2023 Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare October 19, 2022

Info SessionSign up for an info session to see if the DNP program is right for you. Sign up for info sessionRequest InformationContact us to get more information about the DNP program. Request more informationStart ApplicationApply for admission to the DNP program to reach your career goals. Apply Now Read Previous Improving Healthcare Resources for Gender-Variant Populations Read Next Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare LATEST POSTS Become an Expert Nurse Executive with a Dual DNP/MBA Degree

apartment, Surla lived with her ex-husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law, who struggled with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. “The father-in-law’s situation made me very interested in mental health and human behavior,” she says, describing him as kind.   Surla tried her hand at culinary arts school, and worked as a chef for eight years. But that didn’t fulfill her desire to care for others. So Surla earned a licensed practical nurse (LPN) certification in 2019, which allowed her to perform basic