Reality Check Fact #2

Over 50% of PSU students report having 4 or fewer drinks each week, if they drink at all.

Fact taken from 2009 NH Higher Education on line Alcohol and Drug Survey at PSU.

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Melissa Gretz

Melissa came to PSU as a part-time counselor in September 2011.

Her credentials are:

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor – July 2009
  • MA — Union Institute & University, Montpelier, Vermont
  • BS — Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
  • Certified in EMDR
  • Kripalu Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Certified “Trauma Sensitive Yoga Instructor” from the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, Boston, Massachusetts

Biographical data:

Melissa was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.  She moved to New Hampshire in 1995.  She has been employed in the travel industry for 27 years.  Desiring to support her community, Melissa returned to school in 2001 to become a counselor.  She was employed as a case manager and clinician at Genesis Behavioral Health from 2006 until 2010.  Melissa’s approach to treatment includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the treatment of trauma, including EMDR.  She has a special interest in meditation and yoga as healing tools.  Melissa’s approach to human health comes from an integrative perspective, combining the aspects of mind, body, and spirit in creating and leading an authentic, purposeful life.

Melissa enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, practicing joga, reading, golfing, and spending time with and volunteering for animal causes.

 

In Plymouth Magazine

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Faculty Forum: Irene Cucina

Professor Irene Cucina has been teaching in the Department of Health and Human Performance since 1998. Prior to coming to Plymouth State, she had a rewarding career as a high school health and physical education teacher and coach in Newton, MA. Her commitment to students and learning has been recognized by her peers through a [...]

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Another Way to Serve

“It was like moving to a foreign country with a completely different culture,” says PSU student Patrick O’Sullivan. The 26-year-old veteran isn’t referring to his time in Iraq as a motor transport operator in the Army Reserve. He’s talking about coming home. O’Sullivan joined the Army Reserve right out of high school, at an age [...]

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Remembering Gene Savage ’58

On May 14, 2012, New Hampshire lost a gifted educator, respected leader, and devoted friend. From his earliest days in education as a high school teacher, coach, and director of guidance, through his post as director of admissions at the University of New Hampshire, and later through his various administrative positions within the University System [...]