Breathing Again by Becky Allender Becky Allender shares a story about a new home, a breathing emergency, and that particular form of memory that runs a whole gamut of conflicting emotions. Read
When Our Bodies Speak by Matt Tiemeyer Matt Tiemeyer explores the experiences and cultural dynamics that keep us from listening to our bodies with integrity, care, and freedom. Read
The Courage of Kindness by Andrew Bauman Andrew J. Bauman writes about the deep courage to believe shame and contempt do not lead to healing. It is the kindness of God that leads to repentance. Read
More At Peace by Becky Allender Becky Allender writes about blue hair, the realities of aging, and coming to peace with the fullness of who we are. Read
A Holistic Response to Secondary Trauma by Jeanette White Jeanette White writes about the bodily impacts of secondary trauma, and the need to care for whole selves in an embodied, holistic way. Read
Cathy Loerzel Named Executive Vice President of The Allender Center by The Allender Center The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has named Cathy Loerzel Executive Vice President of The Allender Center, effective July 2018. Read
The Beauty of Attachment with a Dog by Scott Gibson Scott Gibson writes about finding the beautiful gift of discovering attachment in the playful love between a boy and a dog. Read
Time to Dare by Becky Allender Becky Allender writes about how her resilience ability to dare are connected to the stories of her parents and grandparents that still reside in her. Read
Bringing Healing the Wounded Heart to Iowa: An Interview with Deon Wynia by The Allender Center Therapist Deon Wynia shares about the vision behind bringing the Healing the Wounded Heart conference to Sioux Center, Iowa. Read
The Rescue by Becky Allender Becky Allender looks back toward her younger self, wondering about how we hold suffering when in so desperate need of rescue. Read