Dr. Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years, which led to the creation of . He travels and speaks extensively to present his unique perspective on the impact of sexual abuse and trauma, the journey of recovery, and the art of knowing and telling our stories. Dan is the author of Healing the Wounded Heart and The Healing Path and has co-authored several books with Dr. Tremper Longman (Intimate Allies, The Cry of the Soul, Bold Love, and Bold Purpose).

Dr. Allender co-teaches an integrative class, Lost at Sea, with Dr. Chelle Stearns. He and his wife, Rebecca, live on Bainbridge Island. They have three adult children, Annie, Amanda, and Andrew, two son-in-laws Jeff and Driscoll, one daughter-in-law Elizabeth, and six beautiful grandchildren.

What are you currently reading?

Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross

What have you been listening to lately?

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (My son鈥檚 favorite band)

What research do you find yourself drawn to at the moment?

I am involved in several research studies on the methodology of the Allender Center鈥檚 Narrative Focused Trauma Care experience.听

Any exciting summer plans?

I am taking my 15-year-old grandson to camp in Montana and I get to fly fish with him for a week beforehand.听听

If you could have dinner with any person, dead or alive, who would they be?

My Mother: My mom and I had a difficult and contentious relationship. She is with Jesus and fully and completely mature. I鈥檇 love to meet her again.

If you weren鈥檛 in your current profession you鈥檇 be鈥�?

A trial attorney.

Who is your literary or living hero?

Soren Kierkegaard.

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City Center Neighborhoods

These are the neighborhoods that surround downtown, which is a very specific area in Seattle鈥攚hat other cities might call the central business district. These neighborhoods are within walking distance of each other (sometimes up to a 30-minute walk).听

Downtown

Downtown is roughly bounded by Pike and Pine Streets to the north, Yesler Way to the south, I-5 to the east, and Puget Sound to the west. There are some condos and apartments with a primarily commercial feel鈥攚hich means a ton of shopping, financial businesses, and shops. There鈥檚 a fair amount of nightlife and restaurants Downtown. The overall vibe here is 鈥渂usinessy鈥� and professional (or at least as businessy and professional as Seattleites get – we鈥檙e veeeeerrrrrrrrry casual here). Westlake Center and Pacific Place are downtown, the Seattle Art Museum, and the surrounding streets are shopping central, and also the city鈥檚 biggest transit hub鈥攖he monorail and the ever-expanding Link Light Rail stop here, as well as almost all the major bus lines. And the ferry! Not to mention, over the summer months there鈥檚 a water taxi connecting downtown to West Seattle. As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many businesses began closing in Downtown. However, in 2022, Downtown businesses,听 including shops and restaurants are slowly returning and recovering. Most recently, Seattle鈥檚 Waterfront Park got a major facelift, connecting Pike Place Market (Pike Place Market!) to the – you guessed it – waterfront! – with a park, pier, the Great Wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium right there!听

Notable Downtown Restaurants: The Pink Door (Pike Place Market), Lowell鈥檚 Cafe (Pike Place Market – from 鈥淪leepless in Seattle鈥�!), Pike Place Bar & Grill (Pike Place Market), Biscuit Bitch Pike Place, Beecher鈥檚 Handmade Cheese, Pike Place Chowder, Serious Pie Pizza, The Crab Pot Seafood Restaurant (waterfront), Ivar鈥檚 Fish Bar (waterfront)听听

Hotels: Hyatt Regency, Panama Hotel, Sheraton Grand Seattle, Four Seasons Seattle听

Belltown

Directly north of Downtown, Belltown is bounded by Pike/Pine to the south, Denny Way to the north, 5th Avenue to the east, and Puget Sound to the west. It鈥檚 full of apartments and condos, restaurants, bars, and live music venues. The vibe is trendy, upscale, youthful, and at times, not a place to walk around alone after dark. Belltown is home to the Olympic Sculpture Park, and this area is very active on Friday and Saturday nights, but it is quieter and more relaxed during the week. Belltown centers around 1st and Bell, so if you want to be in the thick of things, look on 1st and 2nd Avenues; 3rd Avenue is a major bus route and can be a bit busy, while 4th and 5th Avenues tend to be quieter.

Notable Belltown Restaurants: Six Seven Restaurant (waterfront), Lola, Bagrat Market, Cyclops Cafe & Lounge, Top Pot Doughnut, Virginia Inn听听听听

Hotels: Edgewater Hotel, Belltown Inn, Warwick Seattle, Hotel Max, Seattle Marriott Waterfront, Moore Hotel, The Westin Seattle听听

Lower Queen Anne (AKA Uptown)

Just north of Belltown, Lower Queen Anne is a favorite for many 天美视频 students. Formerly known as Uptown, most of Lower Queen Anne boasts great places to eat and study. Its boundaries aren鈥檛 really well defined, but it鈥檚 approximately the areas directly north and to the west of Seattle Center, which is home to the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, the Seattle Repertory Theatre, and even an ice skating rink in the winter. Climate Pledge Arena (formerly known as Key Arena) reopened in the Fall of 2021 and has already featured many headliners in its updated space: “the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable arena in the world”. Queen Anne is a very large hill, and Lower Queen Anne is the base of it on the south side. It鈥檚 about a 15-20 minute walk to downtown, or you can take the monorail from Seattle Center to Westlake Center. Lower Queen Anne is quieter than Belltown, with more parking (though not a ton) and a more family-friendly vibe, but there鈥檚 still an active nightlife scene. In warmer weather months, there鈥檚 a Thursday afternoon Farmer鈥檚 Market. Queen Anne is also home to the famous Kerry Park, one of the best views of the city.听

Queen Anne Restaurants: Queen Anne Beer Hall, Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Macrina Bakery, Byen Bakeri, Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge, Canlis (for very special occasions), How to Cook a Wolf, Grappa, Citizen Cafe

Hotels: The Maxwell Hotel, Hyatt House, MarQueen Hotel (they say this one鈥檚 haunted)听

South Lake Union

Just to the east of Lower Queen Anne and north of Belltown, South Lake Union (SLU) is very central. For years this was primarily an industrial center, but more recently, after the arrival of Amazon and a bunch of biotech companies, it鈥檚 become quite the technology hub, with a growing nightlife and great restaurants at its center. There鈥檚 a seasonal (summer) Saturday Market in South Lake Union. There are new apartment and condo buildings here, as well as some that are still being built. There鈥檚 also the 鈥淪outh Lake Union Trolley鈥� to get you around the neighborhood. Major plus: SLU is right on Lake Union, with its swimming spots, long, beautiful jogging paths, and plenty of options for renting kayaks, paddle boards, and wooden boats. And! The seaplanes take off from Lake Union – which you can take for either scenic tours or travel! Book at Kenmore Air. Finally, don鈥檛 forget to see the famous – famous! Sleepless in Seattle-famous! houseboats on Lake Union as well.听

South Lake Union Restaurants: Re:Public, LOCAL Public Eatery, Duke鈥檚 Seafood South Lake Union (waterfront), M Bar (rooftop), Ba Bar South Lake Union, Cactus South Lake Union, The White Swan Public House, Momiji South Lake Union

Hotels: Silver Cloud Hotel, CitizenM Seattle South Lake Union, Courtyard Seattle Downtown / Lake Union, Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Seattle / Lake Union听

Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square is where Seattle was first founded. Even though it鈥檚 just south of Downtown, the two neighborhoods have very different vibes and aesthetics. Pioneer Square has a lot of beautiful old buildings that attract architecture firms, art and design studios, and other creative endeavors. Many have been converted into lofts and apartments, and some of Seattle鈥檚 best restaurateurs are opening new spots here to draw in more people. Lumen Field (home to Seahawks football, Sounders, and Seattle Reign soccer, formerly known as Century Link Field) and T-Mobile Park (home to Mariners baseball, formerly Safeco Field) are down here as well, so if you鈥檙e a sports fan you鈥檒l find a great game-day atmosphere in Pioneer Square. There鈥檚 also an Underground Seattle Tour here鈥攜ou may want to put that on your 鈥渘ew to Seattle鈥� to-do list.

Pioneer Square Restaurants: 13 Coins Seattle, Taylor鈥檚 Shellfish Oyster Bar, Il Terrazzo Carmine, Flatstick Pub听

Hotels: Embassy Suites, Silver Cloud Hotel, CitizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

International District

The International District neighborhood (ID), with a history rooted in Asian and Asian-American culture, is a densely populated area with fantastic restaurants, groceries, and cultural events. With many businesses and transportation options including bus, light rail, and Amtrak, the ID has location, history, and opportunities. The ID is home to the Wing Luke Museum, the Uwajimaya Market, and the historic Panama Hotel and Tea House.听

ID Restaurants: Dough Zone, Momosan, Maneki, The Boat

Hotels: Panama Hotel and Tea House, The Art Inn Seattle听

Central District / Rainier Valley / Beacon Hill (天美视频鈥檚 Home!)

天美视频 of Theology & Psychology is in south Seattle, right at the intersection of three three neighborhoods: the CD, Rainier Valley, and Beacon Hill. The CD is home to the Wa Na Wari Black arts and community gathering space, as well as the Northwest African American Museum. Also be sure to check out two parks: Judkins – right across the street from our campus! And Pratt Park. On Beacon Hill, check out Jefferson Park and Dr. Jose Rizal Park, not to mention Seattle鈥檚 Bouldering Project – one of our city鈥檚 rock climbing gyms.听

Notable CD/Rainier Valley/Beacon Restaurants: Temple Pasties, Jackson鈥檚 Catfish Corner, Cupcake Royale, Victrola Coffee Roasters, Milk Drunk, Bar del Corso

Just-outside-the-city-center Neighborhoods

These neighborhoods surround the ones we mentioned above. They鈥檙e all about a 10-15 minute drive from Downtown (or about $10 for a Lyft). Parking is a bit better in these neighborhoods, but not significantly so.听

Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill, east of downtown, is a large and very densely populated neighborhood that is the center of art, music, and LGBTQ+ culture in Seattle. This was the center of the whole grunge thing and is still a primary part of Seattle鈥檚 live music scene (although it now includes many genres, including great electronica and hip-hop venues, among others). The prestigious Cornish College of the Arts is also here, along with a thriving theater community. Capitol Hill has a thriving nightlife, with plenty of options for live music, bars, clubs, and restaurants, and some decent shopping. There is a year round Sunday Farmer鈥檚 Market that happens in Capitol Hill, a favorite of locals. Cap HIll is also home to Volunteer Park, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and Cal Anderson Park.听

Cap Hill Restaurants: Melrose Market, Sweet Alchemy, Skillet Diner, Ba Bar Capitol Hill, Terra Plata (rooftop), Poquitos, Smith, Oddfellows, Lost Lake

Hotels: Silver Cloud Broadway, Hotel Sorrento听

Fremont

Just north of Lake Union, Fremont is about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown. It鈥檚 a charmingly unusual and eclectic sort of place, full of strange and quirky sculptures (like a 10-foot Vladimir Lenin, an enormous troll eating a real-life Volkswagen Beetle, and hedges trimmed to look like faces)鈥攏ot to mention the annual Summer Solstice parade of naked cyclists. It鈥檚 got some of the artistic cultural vibe of Capitol Hill, but more relaxed. The core of Fremont is smaller than that of Capitol Hill or Belltown, though it does have a selection of good restaurants, bars, and boutique shopping. This area has gentrified a lot in recent years and is now home to the Seattle offices of some big technology companies, including Adobe and Google. Check out Gas Works Park!

Fremont Restaurants: Uneeda Burger, RockCreek, The Whale Wins, Gasworks Brewing听

Hotel: Staybridge Suites Seattle听

Ballard

Ballard, just west of Fremont and about a 15-minute drive from downtown, has been one of Seattle鈥檚 trendiest neighborhoods for the last few years. Old Ballard is right in the middle, with brick streets, boutiques, wine bars, artisan pubs, coffee shops, yoga studios, Saturday Farmers Market, and loft apartments with a vintage/modern feel, and the western edge features incredible views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, including one of Seattle鈥檚 most popular beaches, Golden Gardens. Historically a fisherman鈥檚 town, now with a nightlife somewhere between the frenzied Capitol Hill and the laid back Fremont, Ballard鈥檚 popularity means that there are lots of options. Tour the National Nordic Museum and the Ballard Locks!听

Ballard Restaurants: Brimmer & Heeltap, The Walrus and the Carpenter, Ray鈥檚 Boathouse (waterfront), Ray鈥檚 Cafe (waterfront), Staple & Fancy, Fuego, Matador, Percy’s & Co.

Hotels: Ballard Inn, Hotel Ballard, Watertown Hotel

University District

West of Wallingford is the U-District, the neighborhood surrounding the University of Washington – home to the famous 鈥淗arry Potter鈥� library, and as a public university, you can visit! There are a lot of college bars, good restaurants, and some live music options. Even though the U-District is right in the middle of a big city, it can feel very much like any college town in America. It鈥檚 pretty affordable and a lot of fun, with all the pageantry Division I college athletics have to offer. The U-District also has a light rail station that runs from the stadium through Capitol Hill to the Downtown Westlake Center (and beyond). Also: The U-District boats a year round Saturday Farmer鈥檚 Market! See the Henry Art Gallery, the Burke Museum, and Magnuson Park. Rent kayaks or stand up paddle boards at the Waterfront Activities Center! Shop the University Village and picnic on the Village Green!听

U District Restaurants: MCozy Fusion Cafe, Ugly Mug Cafe, Saint Bread (waterfront), Joey University Village, Ba Bar University Village, Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, Cafe Solstice, Dough Zone, Mamma Melina, Shultzy鈥檚, Agua Verde Cafe (waterfront), The Mountaineering Club (rooftop), Portage Bay Cafe听

U District Hotels: Graduate, Residence Inn, University Inn, Watertown Hotel听

Eastlake

On the south side of the University of Washington is Eastlake. With a large neighborhood of floating homes – Hello, 鈥淪leepless in Seattle鈥�! – , as well as older, more expensive houses, the area can be fun to explore. There鈥檚 also a few hidden beaches tucked throughout, and a great restaurant and bar scene.听

Eastlake Restaurants: Little Water Cantina (patio with water / city views), Serafina, Cicchetti, Zoo Tavern, Carrot Cafe听

Greenlake

Greenlake, north of Fremont and Wallingford, is the neighborhood surrounding its namesake body of water. Swim Greenlake, walk Greenlake – the lake is circled by an incredible, three mile walking/running/biking path that is always packed when the sun comes out – rent paddle boats – hello, 鈥淭en Things I Hate About You鈥�! – It鈥檚 a friendly neighborhood! There鈥檚 a small but good selection of restaurants and bars (parking can be quite tricky if you live near here). Visit the Woodland Park Zoo!听

Greenlake Restaurants: Red Mill, Duke鈥檚 Seafood, Spud Fish & Chips, Bongos, Rosita鈥檚 Mexican Grill听

A bit farther, but still Seattle neighborhoods

These neighborhoods are a bit farther out (10-30 minutes to 天美视频, depending on traffic). They have become popular with students in recent years, as they tend to be more affordable and provide easier access to large supermarkets, more accessible shopping, and even cheaper gas than what you might find in the city center neighborhoods. They also tend to have ample parking (which can cost $150-250 per month if you live somewhere like Downtown). Look along the 15th Street, Highway 99/Aurora Avenue, and I-5 corridors for easy bus access.

Greenwood

Greenwood, northeast of Ballard and northwest of Greenlake, has risen from the bog of its past () to become a busy, family-friendly, affordable neighborhood. With a good selection of restaurants, bars, gelato stops, and coffee shops along Greenwood Avenue, this is one of Seattle鈥檚 up-and-coming walkable neighborhoods. The Interurban Bike Trail runs north from Greenwood, and there are plenty of bike-friendly streets here.听

Greenwood Restaurants: El Chupacabra, Miss Pho, Halcyon Brewing, Alibi Room听

Northgate/Pinehurst/Lake City

Another up-and-coming area of Seattle, these neighborhoods include two designated 鈥渦rban villages鈥濃�攁reas that are walkable with restaurants and nightlife options, as well as convenient transportation. Visit Northgate鈥檚 Northgate Station for shopping and dining, there鈥檚 also a movie theater, and, most fun: the Kraken Community Iceplex for community open skating sessions. These neighborhoods are also fairly close to Lake Washington and the Burke Gilman trail, a popular bike trail that runs along Lake Washington and joins up with the Sammamish River trail farther north.

Restaurants: Elliott Bay Brewing, The Shambles, Pagliacci Pizza, Magnuson Cafe & Brewery听

Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites Northgate, Residence Inn Seattle Northgate, Hotel Nexus, Courtyard Seattle Northgate

West Seattle

Located across Elliot Bay from Downtown, West Seattle is home to Seattle鈥檚 most popular beach, Alki – check out Alki Kayak Tours – and it definitely feels like a beach town. It鈥檚 really laid back and chill, even a bit reminiscent of California. There鈥檚 also a cool central area with some solid restaurants, a great little movie theater, a fantastic record store and a year round Sunday Farmers Market. The trouble with West Seattle is it鈥檚 kind of a pain to get downtown from there鈥攑robably a 30-minute drive, through an area where traffic is often quite congested. During the nicer months, there鈥檚 a water taxi that, even if it doesn鈥檛 save you much time, offers one of the most beautiful commutes in town. Also, Lincoln Park is gorgeous, and hides one of Seattle鈥檚 only public outdoor pools.听

West Seattle Restaurants: Salty鈥檚 on Alki Beach (waterfront), Marination Ma Kai (waterfront), Harry鈥檚 Beach House, Cactus Alki Beach, Il Nido, Elliott Bay Brewing, Ma鈥檕no West Seattle, Jak鈥檚 Grill, Matador West Seattle, Due Cacina, Mioposto

Hotels: The Grove West Seattle Inn听听听

Georgetown

Georgetown, south of SODO and east of South Park, is a fascinating combo of an industrial zone and a trendy neighborhood that offers some vintage shopping, great restaurants, and world class breweries. With its quirky culture and fun hangout spots, Georgetown reflects some of the charm that first made Seattle so unique. Visit The Museum of Flight and Oxbow Park for that famous Hat n Boots pic!听

Georgetown Restaurants: Ciudad, Fonda La Catrina, Mezzanotte, Georgetown Brewing Co., Hangar Cafe, Il Sirenito, BOPBOX, The Corson Building, Loretta鈥檚 Northwesterner听

Hotel: Georgetown Inn听

Columbia City

Everyone鈥檚 been buzzing about Columbia City the last few years, and it鈥檚 easy to see why: Here you鈥檒l find a cozy residential area, a vibrant business district, great restaurants, a seasonal (summer) Thursday night Farmers Market, easy access to buses and the light rail, and just a short walk to Lake Washington and the stunning Seward Park.Check out the Kubota Garden!听

Columbia City Restaurants: Bang Bang Kitchen, Stonehouse Cafe (views of Lake WA), Marination Columbia City, Tutta Bella, Taproot Cafe, Lottie鈥檚 Lounge, Milk Drunk, Black & Tan Hall, Geraldine鈥檚 Counter听

Beyond Seattle neighborhoods

These areas lie outside of the Seattle city limits. Some students find these areas to be more inviting, either because of the cost of living, the quieter neighborhoods,听or the chance to be part of the communities that live here. Although with these areas, it鈥檚 important to remember that the highways are often congested. A commute that takes about 30 minutes during non-peak times can easily turn into an hour or two during rush hour.

The Northside

If you head north out of Seattle along the I-5 corridor, you鈥檒l come to Greater Seattle鈥檚 northern suburbs (Shoreline, Edmonds, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Bothell, Woodinville, and eventually Everett). Each is its own adorable waterfront offering with shops, art scenes, various festivals, beaches, or in the cases of Edmonds and Mukilteo: ferry landings to explore surrounding island communities (Bainbridge Island, Whidbey Island, or even as far north as the San Juan Islands), for either day or weekend trips, so do venture out of the city, should you have the time, or are able to extend your residency.听听

Northside Honorable Mention Restaurants: The Victor Tavern (Edmonds), Ristorante Machiavelli (Edmonds), Anthony鈥檚 Homeport (Edmonds – waterfront), Arnie鈥檚 Restaurant (Edmonds – waterfront), Ivar鈥檚 (Mukilteo Landing – waterfront), Diamond Knot Brewery (Mukilteo)

The Southside

Head south on the I-5 corridor and you鈥檒l find the southern suburbs of Seattle (Burien, SeaTac, Renton, Federal Way, Puyallup, Tacoma, and eventually Olympia). These neighborhoods offer much of the same appeal as the northern suburbs, though you might also find a busier, more industrial vibe in this direction. In Olympia, visit the state capitol, or in Tacoma, the Point Defiance Zoo!听

Honorable Mention Southside Restaurants: El Gaucho Tacoma, Duke鈥檚 Seafood Tacoma, Anthony鈥檚 Homeport (Olympia), Anthony鈥檚 Hearthfire Grill (Olympia)听

The Eastside

Beyond Lake Washington is what is locally called 鈥渢he Eastside,鈥� including the suburb cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and Issaquah. A lot of Seattle鈥檚 big tech companies have offices in this area (Microsoft, Nintendo, Adobe, T-Mobile, HTC, and others), and a lot of people commute to the Eastside for work. The floating bridges between Seattle and the Eastside make up what is probably Seattle鈥檚 biggest traffic issue. So if you鈥檙e living in the city but working on the Eastside, or vice versa, it鈥檚 worth trying to find a spot that鈥檚 easily accessible to one of the two bridges, WA-520 (a toll bridge) and I-90. Seattle is working on wrapping up the light rail project to connect Seattle to eastside more seamlessly *fingers crossed* not to mention, what a beautiful lakeside train ride that will be! Bellevue features amazing shopping and dining – The Bellevue Collection – and plenty of Lake WA beach access.听听听

Honorable Mention Eastside Restaurants: Joey (Bellevue), 520 Bar & Grill (Bellevue), Monsoon (Bellevue), Din Thai Fung (Bellevue)听

The “West Side” or West Sound

Check out the cities in the Kitsap Peninsula, west of Seattle, across the body of water known as the Salish Sea. It鈥檚 a 35-minute ride to Bainbridge Island on the ferry from Downtown Seattle. A little bit further is Bremerton, and there are two ferry options: the 30-minute Kitsap passenger-only-ferry (foot or bike) or the 60-minute state-run ferry (foot, bike, or car). Once on either island, be it for a day trip or an overnight, there鈥檚 shopping, dining, festivals, beaches, hikes, and things to do galore.听

Honorable Mention Eastside Restaurants: Bainbridge Brewing

Remember that you are moving to, or visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the country! We will be holding each of you in mind as you make your way out to the PNW, and we can鈥檛 wait to see you out here!

[Originally published April 2019, updated 2025]

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What will my school week look like?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions, and understandably so. 天美视频 is designed to be a full-time graduate institution, meaning classes (for both low-residency and on-campus students) typically take place during the week between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm Pacific, so it鈥檚 rarely feasible to work a typical full-time, 9am-5pm schedule (30-40 hours) while being a student full-time (7-10 credit hours).听

With that said, we try (as much as possible) to provide consistency in the schedule. . Required classes take place Mondays-Wednesdays and electives are offered throughout the week. Some electives are offered in the typical weekly meeting format and others are offered as intensives.Due to intensives and lab-style courses, there will be听 some variance in the days you have classes, but the bulk of your required core-content area classes can be completed in two days per week..听

How many hours a week do students typically work?

Many students work a flexible part-time job between 15-20 hours a week while studying full-time. Some students also choose to work more hours per week and take fewer credits per term. What works best for you will depend on your study habits, class schedule, family commitments, and other factors.听

What else should you know when considering what job will work best for you?听

• Graduate studies in general require a significant investment of time and energy. Graduate studies at 天美视频 invite a level of academic and emotional engagement that increases this investment of time and energy. Be kind to yourself and wise as you explore your own capacity for this work.
• 天美视频 has a trimester system. Fall Term is September through mid-December, Winter Term is January through March, and Spring Term is late-April through mid-June.

A word about volunteering and other commitments听

Adjusting to the work-load of grad school is difficult and both of our degree programs require either an internship or field experience in their final year. For students who regularly volunteer, coach, engage in lay ministry, or manage one or more side-hustles, it鈥檚 important to seriously weigh what you may need to say 鈥渘o鈥� to while you are prioritizing juggling work and being a student. While it may be possible to keep doing all the things while you are in school, it is likely not possible to do them all well.听

What jobs most often work best for students at 天美视频?

There are a few types of jobs common to 天美视频 students. We recommend reflecting on the impact of the type of work you choose as it relates to your emotional, social, physical, and financial health. Some students feel energized working with kids as a nanny, while others prefer having more independent work online.

Nannying

For those of you who love children or might have baby-whisperer skills, nannying is a job with flexible hours and good pay. Here are some ways to find nannying gigs:

• There are websites where you can upload your resume and search for openings. Families can also search for you. Think LinkedIn for nannying.
• There are also respectable nanny agencies that hire you to represent their agency, pair you with a compatible family, and manage pay, time off, problems, etc. For Seattle residents,
• is also a great place to look for job openings. Alumni will often advertise there for their kids鈥� nannies.
• Word of mouth! Amidst this relational work, it seems like people who nanny almost always know of at least one family who has asked them for referrals.听

Work Study

天美视频 does have federal work study positions in multiple departments, including in admissions, the Allender Center, and the front desk (which requires on-campus presence). Open positions will be posted on our Current Openings page later this summer. Here is the important information to know:

• First, once your financial aid has been awarded,听 find out if your financial aid package qualifies you for work study funding. Our Student Financial Services Coordinator, Ligaya Avila, can tell you all about this.
• Second, read the newsletter, which you will begin receiving in your 天美视频 gmail inbox once you enroll. It鈥檚 good to get in the habit of doing that anyway, as the newsletter is the primary way work study jobs at the school get advertised鈥攁long with all the other important community information!
• Third, you can apply for openings just as you would any other job. Fill out the application form (sometimes you have to send an email to request it) and email your resume and cover letter.

Part-Time Jobs with Insurance

For students in Seattle, here are some local companies that offer insurance to part-time employees. Usually they require that you work a certain number of hours, such as an average of 21-25 per week. It depends on the company, so don鈥檛 be afraid to ask.

• Starbucks
• 尝辞飞别鈥檚
• REI
• Trader Joe鈥檚

Also, some companies consider you full-time and offer benefits if you work a minimum of 30-32 hours. Most students find that to be too much to accomplish on top of school, but there are some who do it.

The Restaurant Industry

Waiting tables can offer good paychecks in the city. In Seattle, for example, servers make minimum wage鈥�$21.30+ an hour or more, depending on the company鈥攑lus tips.听

Ministry and Counseling Jobs

If you鈥檙e looking to find employment in the industry you hope to work in upon graduation, you鈥檙e not alone. often has postings from social service agencies, mental health hospitals, and churches, even from around the country. Depending on your previous experience or education, some of these may be a great fit. Mental hospitals and agencies occasionally need on-call staff or overnight workers, and some students have found this to be a schedule that works for them.

With church jobs, depending on your financial situation, this may or may not be enough financial support during this season. Of course, that varies depending on placement.听

Administrative Jobs

Some people like to do temp work because they can say yes when they鈥檙e available and no when they鈥檙e not. Also, it鈥檚 possible to find administrative positions that are part-time at churches, businesses, and in the public sector.

Self-Employed

• In Seattle: For those of you daring enough to try and start a business while attending graduate school, by Jenny MacLeod is a great resource. It鈥檚 also worth a read if you already own your own business and want some advice on how to succeed setting up shop in the Emerald City. Buy it wherever books are sold, or check out our copy from 天美视频鈥檚 Library once you get your student account!
• Other resources for starting your own business:

Remote Work听

For those of you not planning a move to Seattle, or for any who prefer the convenience of working from home, check out:

• This features 65 different places to find and land remote work!听 听

Gyms / Fitness / Dance / Yoga Studio Front Desk听

A wonderful part-time opportunity might be working for fitness studios. Gyms, fitness, dance, or yoga studios are often busy outside of business hours such as early mornings, evenings, or weekends鈥搈aking it conducive for working while navigating daily class schedules. Students have sometimes received perks for these jobs, for example, free or discounted classes at the studios they work for, and the supportive, community-based ethos and empowerment of these communities could be just the space to unwind while not in the classroom.听

How do people find jobs?

Here are the most helpful job searching resources we鈥檝e found.

Internally

• : This is the 天美视频 online notice board. You can find housing, employment, and classified notices here (you can also post them!). All you need to access this page is your personal 鈥淍theseattleschool.edu鈥� email address.

Externally

• : (AWC) is a private, nonprofit, non-partisan corporation that represents Washington鈥檚 cities and towns. The AWC Jobnet board posts various types of positions with Washington cities and towns.
• : An online community for eco-minded jobseekers and employers.
• : Believe it or not, this is a great resource for job openings (Craigslist also has a map search feature that allows you to search for work within specific geographical locations).
• : Find opportunities at more than 25,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries.
• : It鈥檚 the most popular and most visited job site in the Northwest! Based in Portland, Oregon, Jobdango was built to serve the people of Oregon and Washington.
• : A service of The Seattle Times Company, representing the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
• : The official site for federal jobs and employment information. Search by agency, location, or job type functions.
• : A local job board from a joint venture of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State鈥檚 employment needs.

Temp Agencies

• : Serves Pacific Northwest companies who are seeking qualified employees in the customer service, office administration, accounting, human resources, and sales fields.
• : Express Employment Professionals makes it easy鈥攚hether you鈥檙e looking for work tomorrow, a job next week, or a career move for the rest of your life. Once they get to know you, they match your skills to client opportunities. The rest is up to you.

We hope these will be some helpful resources as you discern and explore your options for working as a student!

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Low Cost Healthcare

• Take care of the basics and research affordable healthcare options in your area. Look for community health clinics that offer services for sliding scale fees, based upon your income.
• See if you qualify for State-run health insurance. Use to find your state’s official health insurance program website.
• To save on medicine, visit to print a free discount card that is accepted at many pharmacies across the country.

For Seattle-area folks, here are a few other healthcare options:

• : Herbal teas, natural medicines, hypoallergenic soaps/lotions, plus a knowledgeable staff to advise you!

Look for Deals for Play, Eats, and Services

• Make use of student discounts! From to y to to , many apps and subscriptions offer discounts if you can prove you鈥檙e a student (often by inputting the name of your school or your 天美视频 email address). Websites like s and list retail stores that offer student discounts, too.
• Enjoy free activities: look into public readings and events at your local library, or opt outside by hiking or spending time at a local park.

Keep Parking Costs Down

If you鈥檒l be commuting to school this fall, the cheapest route is to walk, bus, or bike, but if you must drive, there are some ways to shave a few bucks off here and there.

• Street parking near campus is Free, but limited.
• The Department of Transportation is pleased to share with you the Final Plan for street parking around the future Judkins Park Station! Please see attached flyer and their updated website here: https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/projects-and-programs/programs/parking-program/judkins-park
• Don鈥檛 forget to carpool whenever possible.
• Ride the bus or cycle into school (more info on riding the bus in a future post).

Save on Groceries

Food Stamps

If you鈥檙e a full-time student and work at least 20 hours per week, you can qualify for food stamps. You can find the directory of state programs of the SNAP program .

Compare Local Grocery Stores by Price

Try an app like to compare prices of common items so you know you鈥檒l get the best deal. Or do your own price recon by comparing receipts after shopping trips!

Here鈥檚 a quick rundown and rating of notable grocery stores in the Seattle area:

• Grocery Outlet: This is the cheapest option by far, though product selection varies, and you often won鈥檛 be able to get everything you鈥檙e looking for. It鈥檚 worth going here first and then filling in the gaps elsewhere.
• Fred Meyer: Go-to store for big grocery lists/when you also need to pick up housewares, toiletries, etc.
• Safeway: Middle-of-the-road pricing and selection
• Trader Joe’s: Great for quick grabs to bring to class with you or for buying groceries for one or two people
• Uwajimaya: Located in the International District, this is the largest Asian supermarket within the Seattle city limits. For better prices and a larger selection you鈥檒l need to travel north or south to find an H Mart (see below).
• QFC: Owned by Kroger, tends to be pricey, but has great sales
• Metropolitan Market: Real nice, real pricey
• PCC/Whole Foods: These are your standard natural foods grocery stores, with the high cost you鈥檇 expect. But they’re oh-so-nice and also support local vendors.
• H Mart. Need somewhere to pick up gochujang? This is the place.听
• WinCo. It鈥檚 employee-owned and has all the groceries you might need as well as an amazing bulk dry goods section (think flour, sugar, dried fruit, cereal, nuts, candy, spices, etc.) where you can purchase exactly what you want and pay based on weight. Overall, prices here are significantly lower than any supermarket in Seattle. Just make sure to bring cash or a debit card, no credit cards are accepted. (outside Seattle)
• Costco. If you haven鈥檛 already got a membership to this Kirkland-based bulk savings store, it鈥檚 worth the cost for the gas and toilet paper savings alone. They also have great deals on surprising items like car tires and batteries and prescriptions.

Managing Your Coffee Addiction

Free Coffee at 天美视频

In the Commons area of 天美视频, there is drip coffee brewed throughout the day for our community! If we鈥檙e out and you鈥檇 like to help by making a pot, just ask someone at the front desk to show you how, and remember the directions are labeled by the machine (don鈥檛 try to guess your way through it, it can be a messy process).

Pick Up Punch Cards for Your Favorite Shops

Many coffee shops have cards that get stamped or punched each time you buy a drink. Usually, you get the 10th drink free. Not every place does this, but here鈥檚 a list of a few Seattle spots that do:

• Bang-Bang Cafe
• Macrina Bakery
• Chocolati
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters
• Miro Tea

Prepaid Giftcards that Factor in a Free Drink

• Lighthouse Coffee
• Cafe Vita
• Uptown Espresso
• Fiore
• Muse

Furnishing Your New Home

For those of you moving to Seattle or another location, you may find that moving is easier and cheaper if you don’t bring everything you own with you. Once you鈥檙e here, there are plenty of ways to furnish your new place on a tight budget.

• : Don’t forget to break for meatballs!
• : Use this national thrift store directory to locate stores in your area that offer second-hand and used items.
• : We all know about Craigslist, but don鈥檛 forget to check the section, which might lead you to a gold mine.
• : This is the Pinterest version of Craigslist, that allows you to buy and sell locally from people in your area!
• : This is a great resource to connect with people in your neighborhood. All the time people are giving away free things and recommending services (plumbing, house cleaning, etc.).
• : Another great social networking site dedicated to bartering goods with people in your area.

So there you have it. Being on a student budget doesn鈥檛 mean you have to succumb to Ramen and nights of boredom鈥攋ust plan ahead and get creative. And don鈥檛 forget to share your own ideas and money-saving tips with your cohort!

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鈥淭he last time I wrote a paper, the year started with a 19 not a 20鈥︹��

鈥淔riends often ask me to proofread their papers; I love helping people鈥檚 ideas come through the written word鈥︹��

鈥淎m I supposed to already know what Chicago Style means?鈥�

Are any of these thoughts familiar? Entering a graduate program involves a lot of transition and for many students, academic writing can feel like a daunting hill to ascend or a muscle that hasn鈥檛 been worked in a long time. Maybe you鈥檙e a confident writer but would like some help navigating the integrative type of assignments you鈥檒l be asked to write at 天美视频. However you鈥檙e feeling as the fall term approaches, I invite you to consider being a part of the first-year Writing Workshop.

My name is Kelsey Wallace – I am the Registrar and I work closely with Mac Martin, who handles academic advising for all of our students, as well as our Writing Center Consultants. As a student you will receive emails from me often! I love journeying with students throughout their time at 天美视频. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, and love working with students as a writing and academic skills coach.

The Writing Workshop is recommended for all, regardless of your confidence level as an academic writer. While all the writing you will do at 天美视频 requires technical competence, much of it asks for a high level of personal engagement and research synthesis as well. The workshop is designed to familiarize you with the rhythms of research, writing, and editing that you鈥檒l do in your time as a student here. And more than that, the workshop provides space to experiment with and explore study methods and sustainable work habits to help you re-calibrate your previous academic experience towards the often unexpected dynamics that come with graduate-level study. The purpose of the workshop is as much about adjusting to graduate school as it is about refreshing your memory on thesis statements.

Details

We offer two sections of Writing Workshops: Section 1 before classes begin, and Section 2 during the fall term, both offered synchronously online. While both workshops cover the same material, the Fall Weekly Workshop provides space to discuss and peer review assignments for your classes while they are happening; the Pre-Fall Workshop often appeals to folks who want a reorientation towards academic work before classes begin.听

Whichever section you join, you will be challenged, have fun, and leave with tools, techniques, and the confidence to overcome the glorious mountain of writing ahead! You can also learn more about the Writing Center here.

Section 1: Pre-Fall Workshop

Sample Schedule: 9am-12 pm, 4 days over 2 weeks in August

Section 2: Weekly Fall-Term Workshop

Sample Schedule: Fridays, 12-1 pm

What to Expect

• Brainstorming exercises to generate paper topics or help you see what you鈥檙e saying between the lines.
• Self-guided modules on citation styles, essay structure, etc., that you can return to and reference throughout your Fall term, in addition to workshop time together.
• Discussion around your methods of writing and how what you鈥檙e doing now may help or hinder your process at 天美视频 (i.e. Do you make outlines? How much time do you give yourself to write? How do you give yourself breaks from writing?). A word to the wise: taking breaks for restorative, creative activity is the best way to avoid the dreaded 鈥渨riter鈥檚 block.鈥�
• Approaches and opportunities for Peer Review. Hopefully the work you do sharing your words and hearing the words of others will go with you as part of your process here. It is vulnerable to let others into your writing, and a layered beauty often comes if you will take the risk.听

鈥淭he Writing Workshop was an immensely helpful space to refresh on academic writing and meet peers from my cohort before the term started. I still reference my notes from the workshop every time I am forming thesis statements for papers. Also, I met a great writing partner and we have been peer reviewing/editing each other鈥檚 work all throughout our first year.鈥�听

鈥擟arson Taylor, MATC 2024

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Library resources include subscriptions to the major psychology and theology research databases, online journal packages, a physical collection of academic books, fiction, and poetry, and a rich film collection uniquely curated for the 天美视频 community. In addition, we provide access to an ever-increasing collection of more than 200,000 electronic books in a wide range of academic disciplines.

Digital versions of required and heavily utilized books are added to our collection when they are available for institutional purchase and are within budgetary allowances. Links to those books will be on the class pages in and in the library catalog.

We look forward to meeting you and gathering together in the building or via Zoom. Whether you are on campus for Seattle classes or for the residencies, you will find that the library shares space with the school鈥檚 front desk, the Commons (our student lounge), and the bookstore. We in the library endeavor to be a warm, welcoming (but not always quiet) place to connect with fellow students, find help with projects and research, eat lunch, have a cup of coffee, or even grab a nap (on quiet days).

Your library staff includes:

will be transitioning from the Director of Library Services into part time Consulting Librarian this summer. Cheryl has also served as the Director of Institutional Assessment. This involves coordinating our accreditation efforts and providing support to our academic and administrative departments as they seek to continually evaluate and improve our programs, classes, and services. Cheryl loves to travel and enjoys the antics of her granddaughters, husband Paul, and her yellow Labrador, Sam.

Sam Skillern is our rising Library Services Manager. Sam鈥檚 responsibilities include library circulation, retrieving materials from online databases, maintaining the collection, and converting materials into accessible formats. You may also occasionally see him greeting people at the front desk. Sam鈥檚 hobbies include playing Dungeons and Dragons and collecting LEGOs and Transformers. He鈥檚 also into Star Wars, Marvel, fantasy, and sci-fi and likes trying new restaurants with his wife Jessica, spending time with his brother Drew, and hanging out with friends.听听

part-time Library Specialist. Mary鈥檚 official responsibility is obtaining interlibrary loans from other university libraries for items we don鈥檛 have. Her primary passion is film, and she thoroughly enjoys discussions about the relative merits and faults of new and classic movies. Mary attends the Seattle International Film Festival, and the knowledge she gains from this experience is the primary reason we have such a robust film collection.

Warmly,

Cheryl, Sam & Mary

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These books are not required for any particular course, but instead are a peek into our hearts and minds as we enter this new season.

As you discern what books you鈥檇 like to add to your summer list, we invite you to consult and consider buying a book from a Black-owned independent bookstore.

Community Recommendations
	by Padriag O鈥橳uama听 Recommended by Millicent Haase, MDiv ’21, Admissions Counselor听 From master storyteller and host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound, P谩draig 脫 Tuama, comes an unforgettable memoir of peace and reconciliation, Celtic spirituality, belonging, and sexual identity. 鈥�It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.鈥澨�
	by Cole Arthur Riley听 Recommended by McKenna Hight, MDiv ’24 This quote from the introduction sets the frame: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the 鈥渘ecessary rituals鈥� that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.听听 鈥淭o be human in an aching world is to know our dignity and become people who safeguard the dignity of everything around us.鈥澨�
	by Dr. Angela Parker听 Recommended by McKenna Hight, MDiv ’24 A challenge to the doctrine of biblical inerrancy that calls into question how Christians are taught more about the way of Whiteness than the way of Jesus.听 鈥淚n essence, If God Still Breathes, Why Can鈥檛 I allows me to hold the idea of Scripture as authoritative while interrogating the doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility as tools of White supremacist thought that promote the erasure of communal memory.鈥澨�

More Community Recommendations:

Cheryl Goodwin, Director of Institutional Assessment and Library Services 听

• by Brian McClaren听

Daniel Tidwell-Davis, Director of Student & Academic Services听

• 听 by Ash Van Oterloo听
• by James Alison听

Jana Peterson, MDiv ’21 & current theology doctoral student at 听

• by Randy Woodley听
• by Steven Heinrichs听
• by Robin Wall Kimmerer听
• by Osheta Moore
• by Jennifer Grace Bird Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture

Dr. Joel Kiekintveld, Adjunct Faculty, Listening Lab Leader听

• by Randy Woodley听
• by Hartmut Rosa听
• by Andrew Root and Blair D. Bertrand听
• by James K. A. Smith听

Katrina Fitzpatrick, Assistant Instructor听

• by Richard Twiss听
• by Kristin Kobes Du Mez听听
• by Randy Woodley and Bo Sanders听
• by Isabel Wilkerson听

Krista Law, MACP ’12 & MATC ’13, Enrollment Manager听

• by Wil Gafney听

Lauren Peiser, Director of Partnerships听

• by Matthias Roberts听

Mackenzie Martin, Academic Advisor听

• by Rebecca Roanhorse听

Dr. Maria Fee, Adjunct Faculty听

• by Willie James Jennings听
• by Courtney Bryant听
• by Patrick Bringley
• by Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt
• by Lucretia B. Yaghjian
• by Madeleine L’Engle

Dr. O鈥橠onnell Day, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

• by Patrick Casement
• by M Fakhry Davids
• by Narendra Keval
• by Frank Lowe
• by Thomas Ogden听

Dr. Paul Hoard, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

• by Stephen Mitchell and Margaret Black
• by John Caputo听
• by Resmaa Menakem
• by Richard Mitchell
• by Neil Postman听听
• by Daniel Jose Gaztambide听
• by Emily Nagoski听
• by Slavoj Zizek听
• by Bessel van der Kolk听
• by Julia Serano听

Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture

• by Philip S Gorski and Samuel Perry
• by Andrew Whitehead听
• by Pamela Cooper White听
• by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin JR听听

Dr. Pat Loughery, Affiliate Faculty听听

• by Rob Walker 听
• by Becky Chambers
• by Oliver Burkeman

Jeanette Scott, MACP ’08, Practicum Leader

• by Colin Woodard

We look forward to being in conversation with you about the places your own readings and curiosities take you this summer when we enter into learning together this fall. Until then, we hope each of us can find some good time in the sun.

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Dr. Neill began her work in the Practicum program at 天美视频 in 2001. In addition to her teaching, she runs a private practice in Woodinville.

Dr. Neill鈥檚 primary classes include Professional Ethics, History, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Case Conference and Learning Labs.

What are you currently reading?

• • John Brookes, The Book of Garden Design
  • Monty Don, Down to Earth
  • Judith Herman, Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice
  • Justine Afra Huxley, Generation Y, Spirituality and Social Change
  • John Muir, In Nature’s Heart
  • Daniel Siegel, IntraConnected
  • Numerous poetry books by Billy Collins, Joy Harjo, G. M. Hopkins, W.S. Mersyn, Pablo Neruda, Mary Oliver, Roger Robinson, David Whyte

What have you been listening to lately?

Nature! I listen to nature and never walk with earbuds in. It is grounding to start each day with the birds and bugs, and the movement of leaves and water. If I am inside and need a podcast, it is most often The Hidden Brain, Being Well, This American Life, or On Being.

What research do you find yourself drawn to at the moment?

Issues of identity within communal spaces (the 鈥渨e鈥� and 鈥渕e”); changes in the counseling profession with telehealth; climate issues and healing aspects of nature; impact of climate change on local farming communities.

What is something you’re celebrating?

My 33rd wedding anniversary! Also, the arrival of summer with its season of fresh produce and berries, and a more gentle rhythm.

Anything you’re looking forward to this summer?

Seeing my aging parents, being in the mountains and smelling pine and fir forests, paddling in Puget Sound, eating fresh-caught Dungeness crab.

What鈥檚 a favorite recipe or favorite food you enjoy?

Best summer meal for me is crab cakes and salad, followed by blackberry pie.

Why do you enjoy teaching at 天美视频?

I love seeing students making connections. For example, as they leave ethics class and begin to see how their work from the core curriculum (epistemology, anthropology, human flourishing) impacts their professional ethic and how they will live this out at their internships and beyond.

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Being human is complex鈥攅specially being human in a body. There are moments in life when the tensions we hold are simply overwhelming, disorienting, and beyond language, like losing someone we love. But there are also moments when this tension, while still powerful and tangible, is somewhat elusive鈥攍ike the uncertain times in our lives when we stand in the threshold between the familiar and the unknown, or the thinly known. Many of you find yourselves in a threshold moment, a liminal space, as you anticipate studying at 天美视频 in the next month.

Some of you will be relocating to a new city, leaving home, families, friends, and jobs. You will all be reorienting your life around new rhythms, adjusting to changes in relationships, jobs, and friendships as graduate school takes up space and time. We imagine that, for most of you, this liminal space is occupied by anticipation, excitement, anxiety, fear, and grief鈥攏ot to mention the needs and concerns of other people (spouses and children) and the major decisions that still loom ahead. That is a lot to hold in a body and to comprehend in a mind.

It is often not until after we have crossed a threshold and are looking back that we are able to put words to all that we are feeling, holding, experiencing鈥攖o put words to what we need. That鈥檚 why it is so important in the midst of liminal spaces to find playful and practical rituals that help you locate yourself in relationship with God, yourself, and others.

Here are a few we would suggest:

Curiosity

Ask questions without agendas. Write about it. Talk about it. Definitely laugh about it. Connect with a 天美视频 mentor. Give us a call. Pray.

Sensuality

Find ways to slow down and engage all your senses: Eat good food. Listen to good music. Play outside. Read books. Light candles. Take baths. Have fun with essential oils. Build something. Do yard work. Be good to your body. Sing hymns. Take communion.

Reflection

Remember past times where you鈥檝e found yourself in the in-between and what you learned about yourself and God. Write down moments of experiencing God鈥檚 provision and guidance. Say thank you to the people in your life who love you well (thank yourself). Read old journals. Meditate on texts that have brought comfort and encouragement.

Grace

Give yourself permission to feel all that you feel with no judgement. Embrace your human-sizeness. It鈥檚 okay to feel awkward, out of sorts, and disoriented. Ask for help. Be patient with yourself and others. Remind yourself that you are enough.

As you enter this season of transition and realignment, know that we are thinking of you and holding you close to our hearts. Know, too, that your future classmates are journeying through this season alongside you. Feel free to reach out on to connect with one another; you鈥檒l be in class together before you know it!

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Many of you have been drawn to this learning community at 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology by the conviction that the fullness of your being should be heard, met, and taken seriously. Along with this conviction comes a core belief that you yourself are one of the most valuable and important assets of any work that you step into. 天美视频 community honors the personal labor of formation and becoming just as much as the academic development of critical engagement and practical skill (which are both a part of formation as well). Who you are matters. As we like to say it, you can only accompany people as far as you have been willing to go yourself.

Formation is at the very heart of 天美视频 curriculum and experience, and we believe that you also need to be pursuing growth outside of our learning community鈥損erhaps through participation in a faith community or perhaps through interactions with friends and family. In whatever ways you choose to lean into formation, may it be grounded in strong rhythms of self-care.

MACP Students

A significant part of your training and development as a therapist will happen outside 天美视频, as a client in a therapeutic relationship. 天美视频 requires that you, as an MACP student, complete 40 sessions of psychotherapy with a licensed therapist to deepen your own self-understanding and spend time pursuing the work you will be asking of others. You鈥檒l learn more about this in the weeks ahead, but know that this rhythm of self-care is intentionally woven into the MACP curriculum because we deeply value your journey.

MATC Students

In our degree programs at 天美视频, we are forming leaders and practitioners who are relationally mature, growing in awareness, and courageously compassionate. So we highly encourage MATC students to find a therapist or spiritual director to journey with you through this formative time. During graduate school, you will be asked to reflect deeply on your story and how this has impacted your relational style. A gifted sojourner can come alongside you and help you do this work well.

Beyond Therapy and Spiritual Direction

We hope the rhythms mentioned above will be a meaningful part of your self-care as a student. We also know that holistically caring for ourselves is about much more than a task list or how we fill our calendars. In this, we鈥檝e been inspired by the training and resources coming out of 天美视频鈥檚 . identifies three streams of resilience鈥攑eople, practices, and purpose鈥攖hat are crucial to meaningful self-care. We pray that, in addition to the practice of therapy, spiritual direction, and self-care routines, you will also experience care through the people in this community, and through stepping closer to your future purpose as you equip yourself for it through learning and formation.

Seek out the ways you can care for yourself well, and know that they are likely as nuanced as your own story! Some of you may already have a good sense of this, while others may spend three to four years learning what self-care even is, and what the particularities of good self-care are for your personhood. We invite you to be always practicing. After all, learning at 天美视频 takes your whole body.

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