Clinical therapist and Alum of the Year Kendra Conrad Bailey ’03, MA ‘05 ‘humbled’ to journey with clients Kendra Conrad Bailey ’03, MA ’05, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) ... read more about Imagining a better future
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Professor publishes psychosocial support manual
Barry Hart, professor emeritus at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, completed a one-year project with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in South Sudan. He and colleague Bena Mark, lecturer of psychology at Juba University, trained 45 psychosocial support facilitators in trauma awareness, resilience, psychosocial support, psychological first-aid, peacebuilding, restorative justice and trustbuilding, as well as a range of related subjects that are context-specific to South Sudan, but can be applied to other settings. They also produced a training manual on these subjects. ... read more about Professor publishes psychosocial support manual from UNDP
Psychology professor Susannah Moore ’08 to discuss effects of childhood stress on health outcomes
Susannah Moore ’08, assistant professor of psychology at Eastern Mennonite University, will give the spring semester’s third Suter Science Seminar, “From Fitness Training to Health Psychology: My Journey Back to ... read more about Psychology professor Susannah Moore ’08 to discuss effects of childhood stress on health outcomes
Professors and alumni contribute to Mennomedia’s “What Now?” resources for pastors and congregations
Several EMU faculty and alumni have contributed to a new resource published by MennoMedia. Covering subjects from faith formation to sustaining leaders, “What Now? Leading Churches through COVID” resources have ... read more about Professors and alumni contribute to Mennomedia’s “What Now?” resources for pastors and congregations
WHSV-TV 3: EMU counseling program receives $1.01 million grant
“Therapy helps folks live much richer, deeper, and fuller lives. It also helps to address some of the acute places of suffering,” grant coordinator Michael Horst said in an interview. "Teaching and counseling are life-giving and I’m so grateful to be able to do both." He directs EMU's MA in Counseling program. ... read more about WHSV-TV 3: EMU counseling program receives $1.01 million grant from WHSV-TV3
Counseling program receives $1.01 million grant continuation to increase mental healthcare services
The Master’s in Counseling program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) has been awarded a four-year grant continuation from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase access to mental and ... read more about Counseling program receives $1.01 million grant continuation to increase mental healthcare services
Sugar And Bean Café and Baking Co. is a woman-owned powerhouse
Owner Heather Brubaker Benin, a native of Rockingham County who got a master's degree in counseling from Eastern Mennonite University, started Sugar and Bean at the Bridgewater Farmers Market in 2015 after she became a stay-at-home mom. The business moved to the Harrisonburg market shortly after and the Bridgewter café opened in February 2020 after a yearlong restoration took place. ... read more about Sugar And Bean Café and Baking Co. is a woman-owned powerhouse from Daily News-Record
Seminary, counseling grad student honored by Christian Feminism Today
Eastern Mennonite Seminary student Kimberly Shank has been named as one of two “Honorable Mention” designees by the selection committee for the eighth annual Nancy A. Hardesty Memorial Scholarship, sponsored ... read more about Seminary, counseling grad student honored by Christian Feminism Today
New textbook helps counselors cultivate diagnostic skills
Anyone who’s experienced mental health challenges or taken an interest in psychology has likely heard of the DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ... read more about New textbook helps counselors cultivate diagnostic skills
Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors
Last weekend, the Eastern Mennonite University community honored approximately 30 students at the sixth annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. The ceremony, always the first of the Commencement events, recognizes ... read more about Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors