Intersections at The Seattle School

Some of you are uprooting lives in other states, and even other countries, to plant yourselves in Seattle and seek roots at The Seattle School. Part of Seattle’s charm is that it is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. It’s helpful to have a sense of which neighborhood might be a […]

Bio Dr. Gadson is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, educator, and podcast host. She received her B.S. in Business Management from The University of Alabama, her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University, her M.S. in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy […]

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology student Kathleen Cope shares her thoughts on residency from her experience in our low-residency programs. Walking into the red brick building that housed The Seattle School during my first residency was like stepping into a sea breeze that awakened my senses, drew me in, and welcomed me into a […]

Today’s Faculty Friday is an introduction to Dr. Doug Shirley, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology.  Doug previously worked as adjunct faculty at The Seattle School, having taught Practicum I and II, Interpersonal Foundations, and History and Therapeutic Perspectives before becoming core faculty in the Counseling Psychology program in 2016. Doug now serves as Listening Lab […]

The Graduate Admissions Team gives incoming students a snapshot of how to coordinate work and school needs while also providing some helpful job searching resources.

Money. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. Starting graduate school (and moving to a new city) can put a strain on your budget. Many of you have talked with us about the fears you have around this financial transition. To help ease the stress of figuring your finances out, here are some resources […]

Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Dwight J. Friesen, Professor of Practical Theology… who just celebrated twenty years with our learning community. Dr. Friesen is passionate about reimagining how people imagine and practice following in the way of Jesus the Christ, personally and collectively. His scholarly work centers on how people convene together in local communities […]

Our hope at The Seattle School is to be led by our alumni and their stories–how they labor to live out their calling among the people and communities they serve. Charlie Howell received his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) from The Seattle School in 2016. Recently we had the opportunity to catch up […]

“A blank page is terrifying…” “The last time I wrote a paper, the year started with 19 not 20…” “Friends often ask me to proofread their papers; I love helping people’s ideas come through the written word…” “Am I supposed to already know what Chicago Style means?” Are any of these thoughts familiar? Entering a […]

A warm welcome from your library staff! We are looking forward to getting to know you and supporting you in your learning at The Seattle School. The library offers a variety of resources and services to meet the teaching and learning needs of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of our school. We strive to […]

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 Mississippi. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University, she joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ on the […]

Registering for classes isn’t hard, but there are a few steps to take to get you there. One thing to be aware of is that you’re not able to see the “Registration” tab in Populi until registration opens. If you look for it before that date, it won’t be there. Once registration opens, follow these […]