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  • Sexual misconduct as identified in the PLU Student Code of Conduct and by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, (see WAC 246-840-740) and Department of Health will be used to determine sexual misconduct. Non-consenting sexual relationships, intimate contact, or sexual harassment of any kind between students, between students and faculty, or between students and patients or clinical staff members, are regarded as sexual misconduct. All suspected inappropriate

  • Working in the field of therapy and mental health is an important career, providing support and help to those in crisis and working toward a more diverse, inclusive, and healthy society.

    Bringing Healing to RelationshipsA Guide to a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy /*

  • Healthy 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

    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

  • PLU pair starts theater company in NYC By JuliAnne Rose ’13 Tristan and Julie Morris are quite the couple. They graduated from PLU together in 2008 and took off to pursue their performing careers. In 2011???, the couple decided to start their own non-profit theater…

    March 1, 2013 PLU pair starts theater company in NYC By JuliAnne Rose ’13 Tristan and Julie Morris are quite the couple. They graduated from PLU together in 2008 and took off to pursue their performing careers. In 2011???, the couple decided to start their own non-profit theater company, Babel, to help other performers get ahead in the business. “I think it is a wonderful place where a community can come together and learn what it means to be human,” said Tristan Morris. “It is a place to

  • I believe everyone has the capacity for change and healing, even when it’s hard to see how. My goal is to create a safe space where you and your loved ones can experience growth.

    Justin Mootz, Therapist in TrainingI believe everyone has the capacity for change and healing, even when it’s hard to see how. My goal is to create a safe space where you and your loved ones can experience growth. Here, there’s no judgment, just a place to explore your life and relationships. As a systems therapist, I look at the whole you, including your thoughts, beliefs and emotions, all in the context of your closest relationships. Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a family seeking

  • Dean of Health Professions | College of Health Professions | warddb@plu.edu | 253-535-8284 | Dr.

    Supervision Couple Relationships Accolades 2015 - Volunteer of the Year for the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2012 - Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring, Pacific Lutheran University 2012 - Anselm Strauss Award along with Jennifer Davis ’07 PLU MFT graduate and Dr. Cheryl Storm PLU professor emeritus 2009 - Educator of the Year by the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Dean of Health Professions | Marriage and Family Therapy | warddb@plu.edu | 253-535-8284 | Dr.

    Supervision Couple Relationships Accolades 2015 - Volunteer of the Year for the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2012 - Faculty Excellence Award for Mentoring, Pacific Lutheran University 2012 - Anselm Strauss Award along with Jennifer Davis ’07 PLU MFT graduate and Dr. Cheryl Storm PLU professor emeritus 2009 - Educator of the Year by the Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

  • The Power of Hope By David Ward, assistant professor of Marriage and Family Therapy As a marriage and family therapist, the couples I work with tend to wait until problems in their relationship have significantly escalated before they seek therapy. Fortunately, amidst the distress, by…

    increases as we are surrounded by others who support our hope, whether those “others” are humans, a higher power, or even pets. Applying the Theory to Relationships Given this definition and these four foundations, several interventions emerge to help individuals and couples increase their hope for improving their relationship. First, your available options for achieving your desired outcomes are greatly influenced by how you view the situation, particularly the apparent obstacles that stand in your way

  • College is more than your experiences in the classroom. It’s also about the relationships you build with other students. These relationships can even grow into mentorships among peers. The Sista Circle group at PLU offers that opportunity to female students. It’s a place where women…

    The Power of Female Mentors Posted by: vcraker / December 9, 2020 Image: Barbara Gilchrist ’20 and Nicole Jordan ’15, Coordinator for The Center for Gender Equity, pose for a photo, Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Lakewood. Both were involved with the Sista Circle event. (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) December 9, 2020 College is more than your experiences in the classroom. It’s also about the relationships you build with other students. These relationships can even grow into mentorships among peers

  • A cornerstone of the PLU experience is the guiding relationships community members seek and build with one another.

    Mentoring ResourcesA cornerstone of the PLU experience is the guiding relationships community members seek and build with one another. Faculty value these interactions–with each other across their careers, with students across educational journey, and with various staff and community members.Mentoring at PLUMentoring guidance and resources for PLU StudentsLearn MoreWild Hope New Faculty Peer Teaching Observation ProgramMentoring program for new tenure-track faculty in their first and second