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James A. Smith, M.Ed., D.Min. Licensed Professional Counselor
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Summary of Qualifications:


I have been active in counseling since 1968.   My approach to counseling is holistic: understanding people's needs from a physical, psychological, social and spiritual perspective. I taught/conducted a counseling-support group in my private practice for twenty years utilizing two counseling curriculums I have written.

Profession:

Licensed Professional Counselor AL Lic. #487 Expires 7-31-08
Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists #926-1988
National Certified Counselor Cert. #20786
Instructor in Kinesics: Institute of Investigative Sciences

Education Resume:

Social Sciences Teacher
• Middle School in Winder Georgia
• Taught a Seventh Grade Science and Social Studies class

Substitute Teaching
• Middle School in Carrollton, Georgia
• While completing M.Ed. (90 hr's)

Practicum in Elementary Guidance Counseling - two quarters
• Classroom Guidance Activities
• Participated in screening for incoming First Graders and Counseling with 5th and 6th graders

Psychology Instructor - Calhoun College - Redstone Arsenal Campus
• Taught Introduction to Psychology two years - Psy. 200 - other instructor was called up for Desert Storm

Counseling Instructor
• Union Chapel Bible College - teaching and writing curriculum
• North Alabama Christian College - teaching and writing curriculum

Education:

D. Min. in Counseling/Theology, Luther Rice Seminary, Atlanta GA
Atlanta Police Academy - Training in Kinesics
M. Ed. in Counseling/Behavioral Science, West GA Univ, Carrollton, GA
BA in Psychology/Bible, Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, TN

* As required by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, I complete a minimum of 40 hours of continuing education every two years.  

Publications/Curriculums:

"Strategies for Success in Life and Relationships" (twenty-five topics and outlines)
"Trophies of God's Grace" 74 articles and handouts I use in counseling

Honors:

• National Distinguished Service Registry-Counseling and Development - 1990
• Marquis:   Who's Who in the South and Southwest - 1986
• Outstanding Young Men of America - 1976
• U.S. Navy Reserve, Honorable Discharge - active duty 1962 - 1964

Hobbies and Activities:

Performing with Autoharp, physical fitness, reading