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“The work of restoration cannot begin until a problem is fully faced.”
― Dan Allender
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“[Biblical counseling] Must insist that the image of God is central to developing a solid view of personality; that our sinfulness, not how we've been sinned against, is our biggest problem; that forgiveness, not wholeness, is our greatest need; that repentance, not insight, is the dynamic in all real change.”
― Dan Allender
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“Fasting from any nourishment, activity, involvement or pursuit—for any season—sets the stage for God to appear. Fasting is not a tool to pry wisdom out of God's hands or to force needed insight about a decision. Fasting is not a tool for gaining discipline or developing piety (whatever that might be). Instead, fasting is the bulimic act of ridding ourselves of our fullness to attune our senses to the mysteries that swirl in and around us."—Dan B. Allender, PhD”
― Dan B. Allender, To Be Told: God Invites You to Coauthor Y
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Dan Allender, PhD
Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. After receiving his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Allender earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. He previously taught in the Biblical Counseling department of Grace Theological Seminary and the MA in Biblical Counseling program at Colorado Christian University in Denver. In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009.
Dan continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School. He travels and speaks extensively to present his unique perspective on sexual abuse recovery, love and forgiveness, intimacy and marriage, worship, and other related topics. Dan is also the author of several groundbreaking books, and he hosts The Allender Center&
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Dan Allender
Christian therapist
Dan B. Allender is an American Christian therapist, author, and professor focusing on sexual abuse and trauma recovery, as well as story, marriage and family, and Christian Sabbath. Allender received his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. He has taught at Grace Theological Seminary (1983-1989), Colorado Christian University (1989-1997), and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology (where he teaches as of 2020[update]).[1]
Allender was one of the founders of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology,[2] in Seattle, Washington. He served as the President of The Seattle School from 2002 to 2009. He continues to serve as Professor of Counseling Psychology. He is a therapist in private practice. Allender's focus is on sexual abuse and trauma, as well as recovery through story. He also writes about and speaks to the impact of abuse on relationship, marriage and family, and the Christian Sabbath.
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