CMU Faculty

Lynda Loewen teaches psychology at CMU. With decades of experience in social services and mental health, she teaches practical application with every theory taught. Loewen teaches all levels of undergraduate courses in psychology, including the experiential Counselling Techniques. Informed by a systemic understanding of relationships, Loewen invites students to see the interconnection of theoretical concepts, as well as people.

Some areas of academic passion and curiosity for Lynda are the resilience borne of traumas (small and large) and the bedrock nature of attachment in the development of all mammals (most notably, humans).

Loewen has been teaching at CMU since 2009. She has also been employed as a therapist at Recovery of Hope, in Winnipeg, MB since 2008.

When not teaching or providing therapy, Loewen enjoys singing, time outside, conversations of import with friends, travel, and reading well-written old books.

Lynda is married with two adult children. She and her family attend Home Street Mennonite Church in Winnipeg, MB.

Areas of Teaching

Psychology/Counselling

Education

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, U of W (1995): BSW, U of M (1987); BA, English/Psychology, U of M (1989)

Work in Detail

Teaching

Interpersonal Communication

Introduction to Psychology (B)

Counselling Theories

Counselling Techniques

Social Welfare

Trauma and Resilience

Non-Verbal Communication

Research

Publication: Contributor; Finding Father: Stories from Mennonite Daughters; edited by Mary Ann Loewen (2019)

Community

Manitoba College of Social Workers (Member)

Presentations: ReNew Pastor's Conference: "Resilient by Design: Wounds and the Wisdom of Church"

CMU Forum: "Compulsions"