Mary Michener
Email: mary-michener@bethel.edu
Job Titles
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Associate Professor
Psychology (B.A.), College of Adult and Professional Studies -
Assistant Dean of Early College
Bethel University -
Associate Professor of General Studies
General Education College of Arts and Sciences
Highlight
As a lifelong learner, Michener leans into research in many areas including: conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, phenomenological research, trauama, abuse, emotional healing, emotional and spiritual development, adolescence, family dynamics, health, nutrition and fitness.
Started at Bethel
2012
Education
- University of Minnesota - B.S. in Child/Adolescent Psychology, 1992
- University of Minnesota - Ed.D. in Work, Community, and Family, 2002
Biography
In addition to working and teaching at Bethel, Michener has 20 years of experience in youth and family ministry. She facilitates groups and coaches women through forgiveness and restoration after violence and abuse. Most recently, she has written a book called "Clean Your Inner House." She speaks professionally independently and with Best Life Ministries. She also blogs weekly at marymichener.com.
Courses Taught
- The Body's Response to Trauma (BA Pscychology)
- Lifespan Development (MA Counseling)
- Conflict Resolution in a Social Scientific Perspective (AA/AS)
- Physical Wellness (AA/AS)
- Individual and Family in Cultural Context (MA Counseling)
- Principles of Leading and Managing (BA Organizational Leadership)
- Dissertation Advisor (Ed.D.)
Publications
Clean Your Inner House (2013)
Your Best- Magazine (Contributing Author)
Certificates and Licenses
Certificate: Addiction Treatment in Military and Veteran Culture
Certificate: Intense Trauma: The body keeps the score
Certificate: Trauma Professional
Areas of expertise
Conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, phenomenological research, trauma, abuse, emotional healing, emotional and spiritual development, adolescence, youth ministry, family dynamics, health, nutrition and fitness.