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Turning 20 is a life milepost worth celebrating. What\u2019s true for an individual is equally true for Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s MA in counseling program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since 1995 when the inaugural cohort of ten future counselors and therapists completed their rigorous two years of professional studies, a total of 227 graduates have earned masters degrees here. Only 62 of that number were EMU undergraduate students. The vast majority were attracted by the program\u2019s reputation for nationally-accredited excellence, a creative community whose goal is to train the whole person (mind, body and spirit) for the challenging work of counseling.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing part of a small Christian university is actually a strength of our program,\u201d said David Glanzer<\/a>, PhD, and a founding faculty member. \u201cThe sense of community, the shared values of service, and the interdisciplinary opportunities to collaborate with EMU\u2019s other graduate programs, all help to create our program\u2019s distinctive flavor.\u201d<\/p>\n

These attributes and more were on full display during the hugely successful 2011 \u201cAttachment\u201d conference<\/a> that filled EMU\u2019s Yoder arena with more than 1200 attendees. \u201cIt took a village the size of EMU and a cooperative spirit among various academic disciplines to pull together that groundbreaking conference,\u201d noted Annmarie Early<\/a>, PhD, professor in the counseling program and one of the conference organizers.<\/p>\n

A community of deep conversation is built into the cohort model of counselor training. A group of 12 to 20 students moves together through the two-year course of full-time study, which expands to three or four years for part-time students. Classes meet two consecutive days a week to fit the schedule of busy working adults.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe professors were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and amazing at their work, but they also were very approachable and made time for each individual student,\u201d reported 2004 graduate Kristene Wellings. \u201cI wasn\u2019t just a student. I \u2018belonged\u2019 there. This personal and emotional connection also allowed me to have the courage to develop my counselor identity. If I could sum up the experience in one word it would be \u2018grace.\u2019 Faculty members are so gracious with students. Here I learned that counseling is not just a career, it\u2019s building relationships with real people that deserve genuine care.\u201d<\/p>\n

The transition from \u201cstudent\u201d to \u201ccolleague\u201d often happens during their 600-hour internship, a major component of their second year of training. They work at a wide variety of community mental health sites. \u201cMotivated. Hard working. Compassion for suffering. High ethical standards. Respect for clients. Ability to handle depth work with difficult cases. Solid foundation with eagerness to learn.\u201d These are among the many positive attributes supervisors note on intern evaluations.<\/p>\n

The ups and downs of the program\u2019s early years are in the rear view mirror. \u201cWe\u2019ve crossed the threshold of internal growth to sustain the program. We\u2019ve achieved national accreditation in Community Mental Health Counseling from CACREP, seen as the gold-standard. Now we can focus more intentionally on refining our training curriculum, our practitioner-focused pedagogy,\u201d said Early.<\/p>\n

\u201cHead knowledge alone is not the key to lasting change. Rather, real change comes through an immersive experience of the whole person \u2013 body, mind and spirit \u2013 in both verbal and non-verbal ways,\u201d she explained. Exploring new ways of integrating the power of the healing and expressive arts places the counseling program at the leading edge of a burgeoning field.<\/p>\n

As the program enters its third decade, the recently launched Institute for Experiential Therapies<\/a> augments core curriculum with innovative workshops and nationally-known cutting-edge speakers. The institute\u2019s goal is to broaden the learning horizons of its student and serve the wider network of practitioners. \u201cI can see the institute growing into a place of retreat for professional development as we expand our regional reputation,\u201d Haase said.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s expert speaker is David Whyte<\/a>, an internationally-recognized poet, author and expert in organizational development. \u201cI have heard him several times at national conferences before audiences of several thousand. He speaks about the human condition in new ways and with great insight,\u201d Glanzer said. \u201cTo have him on our campus for a one-day seminar in our more intimate setting will be an exciting opportunity for personal reflection and professional growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Inviting a poet to speak to counselors may seem an odd choice. However, Whyte breaks the stereotypic image of poet as navel-gazer. He is as likely to quote Dante as his own lines when exploring the deeper levels of meaning embedded in life\u2019s work, always asking the relevant questions that spark insight and change. His Yorkshire accent and global life experiences add to the power of his presentations.<\/p>\n

Whyte will lead a seminar Feb. 22, 2014, in EMU\u2019s Martin Chapel from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. His creative workshop is on the topic of \u201cSolace: the art of asking the beautiful question.\u201dAttendance is limited to 300. Fees are $50 for current students and $150 for the general public. More information and registration is online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The topic of his evening talk is \u201cThe foundation of conversational leadership.\u201d That event will be begin 7 p.m. in EMU\u2019s Lehman auditorium. It is free to EMU faculty, staff and students, and $20 for the general public.<\/p>\n

Conversing about his 20-year journey and looking ahead, Glanzer sees the innovative reputation of EMU\u2019s counseling program continuing to grow. \u201cEach of our strong faculty have a unique vision. Invitations from the broader world to share our scholarship, pedagogy and experiential insights will open exciting doors in the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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