The course; 鈥淣arrative as Healing through Dreams, Myths and Stories,鈥� will be offered during the fall and spring semesters.聽 The class is scheduled to meet every Tuesday each semester from 11:15-12:45 p.m.

鈥淭he effort between therapist and client is a collaborative one, deconstructing old, outworn stories and creating space for new stories and meaning to evolve about who one is and who one wants to be,鈥� Annmarie Early, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Arts in Couseling said.聽 鈥淭his course will emphasize a way to do this work with clients by first doing it with ourselves through an exploration of our dreams, myths and personal stories.鈥�

Educational hours for practicing professionals are available.聽 The course is also open to interested individuals who have some experience in a related field.

鈥淎 variety of expressive techniques, including an ongoing dream group, psychodrama and writing techniques will be employed to deepen and amplify our work,鈥� added Early.

An interview with Helen Benoit, Ph.D., or Richard Anderson, Ph.D., is required for enrollment to the course.

For more information contact Dr. Early, 540-432-4213; aearly@mac.com.

The faculty and staff of 草莓社区 recognized two colleagues who are retiring and cited 49 others for years of service during the school’s annual recognition dinner held May 2.

Mamie M. Mellinger is retiring as director of health services after serving 20 years in this role. Before that, she was a member of the EMU nursing department faculty, 1970-76 and 1980-86, serving the university a total of 32 years.

Paul T. (P.T.) Guengerich is retiring a second time. He served in a variety of roles at EMU from 1964 to 1981