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Psychology professor Susannah Moore ’08 to discuss effects of childhood stress on health outcomes

February 24, 2022Last updated March 3, 2022 by Moderator

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

Professors and alumni contribute to Mennomedia’s “What Now?” resources for pastors and congregations

November 3, 2021Last updated November 5, 2021 by EMU Communications

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

WHSV-TV 3: EMU counseling program receives $1.01 million grant

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“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

September 1, 2021Last updated September 2, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

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

Sugar And Bean Café and Baking Co. is a woman-owned powerhouse

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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

June 16, 2021Last updated June 21, 2021 by Moderator

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

New textbook helps counselors cultivate diagnostic skills

May 15, 2021Last updated May 15, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi

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,

Sixth annual Donning of the Kente ceremony honors grads, their heritage and valued mentors

April 26, 2021Last updated October 5, 2021 by EMU communications

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

‘Peacebuilder’ podcast explores trauma-informed care and pedagogy with Matt Tibbles MA ‘18

April 21, 2021Last updated May 18, 2021 by Moderator

Matt Tibbles MA ‘18 is the featured guest of this week’s episode of Peacebuilder podcast. Tibbles speaks with host Patience Kamau MA ’17 about restorative justice and trauma-informed classrooms. The

Hot topics: Five spring semester discussion groups focus on faith, race, and gender

April 21, 2021Last updated April 29, 2021 by Randi B. Hagi and Lauren Jefferson

EMU’s campus community entered into a wave of critical discussions about faith, race, and gender this semester. Three book clubs emerged independently, while yet another reading group and a film

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