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Therapy Without Borders

The Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy program adds a new international track

With student researchers, professors develop tool for social change

Professor Marisol Garcia is working with students Elsa Kraus, MA ’15, Colleen Cameron (MA ’16), and YuWei Wu (MA ’16) to create a tool to measure cultural competency.

Professor honored for work toward social justice

Pilar Hernández-Wolfe, associate professor of counseling and director of the Lewis & Clark Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy Program, recently received the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) award for distinguished contributions to social justice.

Faculty-student collaborative research on social class published

In their recent paper, professor Teresa McDowell and student Kyle Zrenchik, MA ‘12, argue that family therapists should incorporate a critical outlook on social class into the therapeutic process.

Professor honored for outstanding journal article

Professor Teresa McDowell is a recipient of the Anslem Strauss Award, presented by the National Council on Family Relations.
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Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Macy, MA

Rebecca Macy shares experiences as a graduate student in the Counseling Psychology: Community Counseling program (Lewis & Clark College) that contributed to her developing a stronger sense of purpose within the counseling field.  She reflects on the mutual impact of environment/culture and her personal growth. Rebecca describes some of her short term goals, all of which are harmonious with her overall sense of mission and values.  When you read Rebecca’s story you’ll sense her zest for life, her openness and her compassionate commitment to helping others worldwide.
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Alumni Spotlight: Latisha Brown, MA

Latisha Brown shares her recent journey, entering graduate school and learning to balance multiple life roles.  She shares her personal and professional growth throughout her graduate course work and internship. Unforeseen bonuses are the lifelong friendships she developed through her time at Lewis and Clark and at her internship.  An unplanned pregnancy presented some added challenges during her internship, but she received the necessary support from family and friends, from L&C, from her internship, and from her faith in God.  It is with great joy that she summarizes this year: completion of a Masters degree, a new baby boy and a new job that she loves (despite the tough economy).
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Alumni Spotlight: Dave and Catie Dalton

Dave Dalton describes his professional journey and includes news about Catie Dalton, an LC Education alum.  After graduating from Counseling Psychology in December 2010, Dave will join his wife who is already teaching in Nigeria. Also both have done long bicycling treks, including one 4,000 miles endeavor.
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Alumni Spotlight: Gabriele Smith, MA, LMHC, NCC

Gabriele Smith describes her professional journey from growing up in a family of social service professionals to her current endeavors in her private practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Washington.
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Alumni Spotlight: Heidi Jolson, MA, LPC

Heidi Jolson describes her career and the path she took toward her current life as a professional counselor and as a mother of a toddler.
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New Careers After 40

This article shares stories for those considering career changes after age 40.
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Student Spotlight: Anne Mungai

Anne Mungai of Kenya, a CPSY graduate student, recently learned she is a 2010-2011 recipient of an AAUW fellowship.  She shares her motivation, faith, values and family support, all of which are part of her journey to the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, a critical step toward attaining her professional goals.
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Alumni Spotlight: Karin Chuang, MA

Alumni Karin Chuang shares her professional journey from her undergraduate years through her current life as a mother and as a therapist in private practice.
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Alumni Spotlight: Kendra Morris-Jacobson, MA

Kendra Morris-Jacobson, 1994 CPSY graduate, shares highlights of her career as a mental health professional. Her internship at an outpatient psychiatry clinic led to her 1st position offering individual, family & group counseling to depressed & suicidal youth. Following the birth of her children she shifted to a PT position with Boys and Girls Aid, a 125 year old social services agency. Kendra talks about her work in foster care adoption.
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A New York Times Magazine article featuring instructor Thomas Doherty explores the link between the health of the natural world and the health of the mind

The six-page article spends considerable time focusing on the work of Associate Professor of ecopsychology Thomas Doherty. Doherty will be teaching courses in Ecotherapy through our Center for Community Engagement.