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Yoga Centers, Conferred 2017 Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression - American Viniyoga Institute, Conferred 2016 Certified Pre/postnatal Yoga Teacher - 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Conferred 2015 Register Yoga Teacher (RYT) - 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, Conferred 2009 Biography Ara Gibson is currently enrolled in Seattle University’s Master of Arts in Psychology program. With a background in yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, she has 16 years of experience supporting clients through mind-body and meditative

Release, Sedona, AZ Biography Greetings. I am honored to be here and bear witness to your story.  I come to PLU with a rich background in wilderness therapy and rites of passage work. Backpacking through the Olympics, gardening in Hawaii, and canoeing in Alaska, I’ve lived deep in the back country, holding space for adolescents and young adults of all races, genders, and social identities.  I bring experience in trauma support, identity exploration, and group facilitation. Here at PLU, my primary

Sharon Young Contingent Faculty of Marriage and Family Therapy she/her Phone: Email: youngsy@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Marriage and Family Systems, North Central University, 2016 M.S., Theological Studies, Faith Theological Seminary, 2004 M.S., Counseling Psychology, CA State University San Bernardino, 1986 B.A, Psychology, University of Massachusetts, 1979 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Marriage and Family Therapy Integration of Spiritual Beliefs Clinical Training and

/ American Library Association, AY 2015-2016. Margrit Mondavi Fellowship for Summer Research, UC Davis, 2012. Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research in Latin American and The Caribbean, UC Davis Hemispheric Institute on the Americas, 2009. Biography If I had to describe my identity with a Facebook relationship status it would read: “It’s complicated”. I’m a mixed-race Latina with family from Panama, Cuba, and the United States. Like many scholars, my research and teaching is informed and inspired by my

Rachel Howard Assistant to the Dean Phone: 253-535-7659 Email: howardrm@plu.edu Office Location: Garfield Station - 104 Professional Biography Education B.A., English, University of Windsor , 2006 Biography Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Windsor with a background in Literature. Upon obtaining her BA, she accepted a teaching position abroad

”. I see students for therapy as well. I am also responsible for the training of our graduate level interns. Biography I am very excited to be back on the PLU campus!  I graduated from the PLU MFT program in 2012, and am looking forward to assisting the PLU community through our amazing counseling services. I have over 12 years of experience as a therapist, along with an extensive professional history within the social work and social justice field.  I have guided many people throughout the years

. Hamilton, A., Duncan, J. M., & Reed-Fitzke, K.. "CFLEs are more equipped than they realize to help military families cope with unique stressors." CFLE Network Vol. 33.3, 2020: 14-20. Accolades Dissertation of the Year Award, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2024 Best Poster Award, Intervention Research in Systemic Family Therapy Annual Conference 2022 Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Minority Fellow 2022 Clinical Excellence Award – Theory and Cultural Responsivity, UI 2022

in MFTs Queer-affirmative clinical care Sex and intimacy enhancement for relational units Professional Memberships/Organizations American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) American Association of Sexuality Educator, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) Biography Dr. Fiona O’Farrell (she/they) graduated from the Marriage and Family Therapy program at PLU in 2012 and is excited to return to the department as a Faculty member in 2024

piano area and taught music theory. She has also been on the faculty of the Preparatory Division of the Peabody Institute and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado. Interested in scholarship, Dr. Powers has presented on topics including managing performance anxiety, the influence of the great pianist Ricardo Viñes, and birdsong depictions in piano music. She is a proponent of new music, and has recently given the Latin American premiere of Mark Janello’s Concerto for Two

. Selected Presentations Leahy, J., Lopez, Y., & Martin, N., An Examination of the HeartMath Educational Program in Improving Socioemotional Health, NW ACSM, Portland, OR. (2023) Martin, N., Building up Youth in Sport, Association for Applied Sport Psychology NW Regional Conference, Seattle, WA. (2022) Schmick, A., & Martin, N., Assessing Student Knowledge and Incorporation of Smart Technology into Daily Physical Activity, Association for Applied Sport Psychology Annual Convention, Pheonix, AZ. (2016