Welcome from your Assistant Instructors! We have an excellent team of ten folks who are looking forward to supporting your learning here during your first year at The Seattle School this year. The role of Assistant Instructor (AI) at The Seattle School is somewhat different than what you may have encountered as a Teaching Assistants […]
Here at The Seattle School, we talk about the Lifecycle of students and alumni. While every practitioner who trains at The Seattle School has their own unique stories and journey through this place, there are some shared rhythms and formational pathways that all students follow through our degree programs. Over time, we have collected data […]
There are many important rhythms taking place throughout the year here, but few leave the building looking and sounding as beautiful as the Artist Residency. The Artist Residency is an annual opportunity for members of our community to spend a week in the building, making the space their own as they create art both individually […]
Today’s Faculty Friday highlight is Dr. Roy Barsness, Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School and author of Core Competencies of Relational Psychoanalysis. Dr. Barsness holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology – Los Angeles, an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, a Postgraduate […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Sarah Steinke (MA in Counseling Psychology), about celebrating the continuous faithful choice to serve others.. You can also view the speeches […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Cameron Carter, MA in Theology & Culture, about transitioning from the death of an ending into the resurrection of hope and […]
Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Stephanie Johnson, Master of Divinity, about bearing witness to the painful marks beneath our skin. You can also experience the speeches […]
Your First Assignment We’re excited to share a special post with you today about your very first assignment as a Seattle School student! For many years we’ve had a tradition of asking our incoming cohort to creatively introduce themselves to our community using a simple sheet of paper. Playfully titled, Who Am I?, this non-graded […]
Rebecca Shirley, Manager of Student Life Programs, introduces incoming students to the events planned to welcome the 2019 cohort into The Seattle School community. Welcome, 2019 cohort! It is August! Which means that the fall term is just around the corner. We are thrilled to have you joining us on campus soon. I eagerly anticipate […]
In honor of the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful summer weather, we thought we’d highlight Seattle’s park system, which is by far one of the greatest attributes of the city. No matter what neighborhood you live in, you will be in walking distance to a great park space! Each park has different amenities to offer, so take […]
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. O’Donnell Day, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School. Dr. Day is originally from north Mississippi, spending most of her young adulthood living on a family farm in the South. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University, she joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ on […]
Seattle has a wonderful local music scene and also attracts artists from all over the world. And it’s not just music – the city’s art and culture cultivation is out of this world! Here we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite music venues, festivals, groups, and museums to keep on your radar. Trust […]