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Healthy RelationshipHealthy Relationships Newsletter David B. Ward, Ph.D., LMFT Feeling depressed, anxious, or angry? How might your relationships be contributing to these feelings? As a marriage and family therapist, I treat each of these mental health issues, but see these and other mental health concerns through the lens of relationships. At the heart of human functioning are relationships that either promote or discourage health. As you consider the health of your own intimate partner

Dana Perkins, Therapist in TrainingAfter more than 30 years of dedicated service in full-time ministry, I am thrilled to bring my pastoral experience to a new career in Couples and Family Therapy. I understand that not everyone comes from a religious background, and I want you to know that I am here to support people of all faiths and those with no religious affiliation or interests. My therapy approach considers systemic perspectives, acknowledging the impact of culture, family, and society on

Stasha Moreno, Therapist in TrainingHello! My name is Stasha Moreno (she/her), and I am currently working towards my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. I received my B.A. in Languages and Literature from Bard College in New York State. I grew up in a multi-cultural home here in Tacoma, WA. I am a second-generation immigrant, and Mexican American therapist-in-training. I approach therapy as a collaborative practice that takes into account your unique self. I

Gainful Employment Disclosure 2019 Program Name: Post-Graduate Certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner This program is designed to be completed in 28 months. This program will cost $50,391 if completed within normal time. This figure includes tuition, fees, and books and supplies. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed. Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. Median debt has been

Crystal Sosa, Therapist in TrainingHi there! My name is Crystal, and I am currently working towards my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University. Before attending PLU, I received my B.A. in Psychology from Portland State University in Portland, OR. I grew up in a multi-cultural, bilingual home in the Midwest and spent many years in the Southwest before calling the Pacific Northwest home. My approach to therapy is holistic, considering everything that affects your inner

Lutheran University and her family’s home, Sophia paused. Two lines divided incoming travelers: one for visitors, another for those returning home. “What line do I go through?” the PLU senior recalled asking herself. Sophia emigrated to the United States from Mexico about 17 years ago. Her family relocated to Tacoma in pursuit of better opportunities, she says. (Video by Rustin Dwyer, PLU) Sophia, who holds a work permit, is a beneficiary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an immigration

Connect with other Lutes in a city near you!PLU is traveling to Seattle, and Honolulu in March and April 2024! We look forward to gathering and enjoying food and fellowship with Pacific Lutheran University alumni, family members of current students and students interested in attending PLU! It is a great chance for alumni and families to share their PLU experiences with families of prospective students, while hearing campus updates and connecting with fellow local Lutes. 2024 Connection Event

The Department of Anthropology is proud to present the 2023 Senior Capstones. The presentations are given on May 9th and 11th in Karen Hille Phillips Center, Room 201 – Ness Family Lobby. Click on each student name to see their presentation title. May 9, 202311:50-12:00 - Introduction12:00-12:15 - Carole Ramos12:15-12:30 - Grace Atkins11:50-12:00 - Introduction12:00-12:15 - Carole RamosEvidence of Forager-Collector Systems in Obsidian Lithic Provenance Studies in Northwestern Washington12:15-12