Brenda Cappy Gruhn

Brenda Cappy Gruhn is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Counseling at St. Bonaventure University's School of Education. She teaches courses including School Counseling Internship, Group Counseling, and Advanced Human Growth & Development. Her professional background includes licensure as a Pennsylvania Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor, and owner of a private practice in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in outpatient therapy and mindfulness facilitation.

Education:

• PhD Candidate, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (anticipated December 2024)
• MA, University of Pittsburgh (2001)
• BA, Point Park University (1996)

Research & Practice: Gruhn's research focuses on mindfulness integration in counseling, creative supervision methodologies, and school advocacy. She is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor through the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults. Her clinical work emphasizes private practice therapy and clinical supervision, alongside university teaching responsibilities.