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SUMMARY:SOPMFT 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite our alumni\, students\, colleagues\, and friends to join us as we celebrate 60 years of hope and healing offered through Fuller Seminary’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. We look forward to reflecting on shared memories\, honoring alum Clifford L. Penner for more than 50 years of service as a Fuller Board of Trustees member\, and anticipating the school’s bright future ahead. \n\nA message from the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Dean\, Cynthia Eriksson  \nFor 60 years\, the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy has been equipping therapists\, researchers\, scholars\, and consultants to bring hope and healing to their communities. This legacy is one that I am immensely proud of and one that I want us to steward well into our future. Our world faces challenges that can seem insurmountable\, but our hope in Christ and our call as healers centers us for our next steps. Please join us as we celebrate 60 years of teaching\, research\, and training\, and as we celebrate the ways that Fuller alumni have impacted the world. \nAs we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SOPMFT)\, we invite you to share your journey\, achievements\, and the positive impact you’re making in your churches and communities. Let us know how you contribute your time and mental health expertise\, or tell us about an SOPMFT alumni colleague whose generosity you admire. \nWe invite you to Tune in LIVE on October 4 at 8PM PST to watch the full Celebration Dinner program from wherever you are. \nWatch Live Here  \n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS:\nPlease register for all events you plan to attend\, including those offered at no cost\, to ensure adequate planning for space\, seating\, and materials.  \nWant to see who’s joining the Celebration Weekend? Click here for the guest list—just keep in mind\, only those who opted in will appear. \nFriday\, October 3\, 2025:\nAlumni and Friends Happy Hour\n4:00 – 6:00 PM | Anaya’s Restaurant  (630 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena) \nKick off the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend with an informal gathering of fellow alumni\, faculty\, and friends! Join us for a relaxed happy hour to reconnect\, reminisce\, and toast to six decades of impact\, growth\, and community in the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether you’re coming from near or far\, this is the perfect way to start the festivities! \nWe’ll have free appetizers for everyone! Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. \n\nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025:\nAlumni Hike\n8:00 – 10:00 AM | Aroyo Seco Trail (Navigate to parking on Explorer Road) \nEnjoy a 1.5-mile round-trip hike along a scenic stream near JPL. Wear sturdy shoes or sandals—some riverbed crossings may get your feet wet. The trail is mostly easy but includes rocky areas that may be difficult for those with mobility issues. Bring water\, sunscreen\, and insect repellent. \n\nMFT Alumni Brunch\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Copa Vida\, Old Town Pasadena (70 S. Raymond Ave.\, Pasadena) \nMFT Alumni are invited to join us for a casual brunch at Copa Vida in Old Town Pasadena. This is a no-host event—guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks. Come enjoy great conversation over specialty coffee and brunch! \n\nClinical Psychology Alumni Brunch\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Found Coffee (1355 Colorado Blvd.\, Los Angeles) \nClinical Psych Alumni are invited to join us for a casual brunch at Found Coffee near Eagle Rock. This is a no-host event—guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks. Come enjoy great conversation over specialty coffee and brunch! \n\nContinuing Education Event: Sex Therapy Trends and Insights from 50 Years of Clinical Practice\n2:00 – 4:00 PM | Travis Auditorium\, Fuller Pasadena (179 N. Madison Ave\, Pasadena) \nThis workshop explores the intersection of neuroscience\, sexual response\, and medical advances to enhance sexual fulfillment within marriage. Participants will examine how gendered attitudes and expectations shape sexual experiences and identify patterns that either support or hinder intimate connection. Drawing on key resources including Restoring the Pleasure and Counseling for Sexual Disorders\, attendees will gain practical tools for addressing sexual concerns and promoting healing and pleasure in marital relationships. The workshop is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of sexual functioning\, gender dynamics\, and therapeutic strategies within a Christian marriage framework. \nThis course is designed for everyone from graduate-level students to working professionals\, especially mental health professionals. \nInstructors: \nClifford Penner\, PhD is a clinical psychologist who holds a B.A. from Bethel College\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, an M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary\, and a Ph.D. from Fuller’s Graduate School of Psychology. He is a certified sexual therapist.\nJoyce Penner\, MA is a clinical nurse specialist who holds a B.S. in nursing from the University of Washington and a master’s degree in psychosomatic nursing and nursing education from UCLA. She is a certified sexual therapist. \nCost:\nFuller Alumni (2 CE credits): $20\nGeneral Admission (2 CE credits): $30\nFuller Faculty (2 CE credits): Free \nThis event is open to the public and free to attend. Two Continuing Education credits are available for a fee. This course will also be available via livestream. A link to attend online will be sent to those who register in advance. Certificates will be emailed after completed evaluation is submitted. \nPlease see below for additional information and required disclosures.  \n\nCampus Tour\n5:00 PM | Tour will depart from the Payton Steps \nTake a walk through Fuller Seminary’s campus and revisit the spaces where learning and community have flourished for generations. Highlights include a stop at the Fuller Psychological & Family Services Clinic and a chance to view student research posters that carry forward Fuller’s legacy of scholarship and care. \n\n60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner\nReception: 6:00 PM at The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (180 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena) \nDinner: 7:00 PM at the University Club of Pasadena (175 N. Oakland Ave.\, Pasadena) \nJoin us for a meaningful close to Alumni Weekend as we reflect on shared memories\, celebrate the legacy of Dr. Clifford L. Penner—honoring over 50 years of faithful service on Fuller’s Board of Trustees—and look forward with hope to the bright future of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. \nGeneral Admission: $120 per guest\nFuller faculty\, staff and students: $60 per guest\nTable of 10: $1\,200 per table \nRegistration for the Celebration Dinner is now closed. \nWe invite you to tune in LIVE on October 4 at 8PM PST to watch the full Celebration Dinner program from wherever you are. \nWatch Live Here  \n\n\nInterested in supporting SOPMFT student scholarships? By joining this effort\, you can help ensure that our students are prepared\, with both knowledge and practice\, to honor God through their lives and work. Your generosity will help continue Fuller’s commitment to excellence\, honor\, and service—excellence in educational preparation\, honor to God in every endeavor\, and service to the global community. Give towards SOPMFT student scholarships here. \n\n\nAdditional Information and Required Disclosures related to Continuing Education Event:  \nTickets may be refunded with advance 24-hour notice to psychce@fuller.edu.  \nTo request accommodations for special needs\, please email events@fuller.edu.  \nTo obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance\, please email psychce@fuller.edu or call 626-584-5544. \nCourse meets the qualifications for two hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs\, LCSWs\, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. \nFULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY\, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY IS APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS. FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY\, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM AND ITS CONTENT. \nFULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY\, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY (PROVIDER #1000085) IS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LMFTs\, LCSWs\, LPCCs AND LEPs. FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY\, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ALL ITS CONTENT.
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