Dan Allender

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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.

Allender is the author of To Be Told: Know Your Story, Shape Your Future, How Children Raise Parents, and The Healing Path, as well as The Wounded Heart, Bold Love, Intimate Allies, and God Loves Sex.