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

I have been active in studying and performing music since 1949. My interests have covered a wide range of music; Choral Music, Musicals, Quartet Singing, Folk Music, Old-time Traditional Music, Music Director for Musical Dinner Theater, performing concerts, coffee houses, radio shows, churches, and music festivals.    

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

Music Work Experience :

Piano and Music Theory
• Studied piano and music theory/Mother taught music
• Participated in piano recitals - age 9 to age 14

Concert and Marching Band
• Played Bass Tuba in Middle School and High School - Saxophone in High School
• Marching Band Competitions - Concert Band Competitions

Choral Concert Group
• One year in High School - also studied with Madam Fiory/German Opera Singer
• One year in College - also a college course in vocal performance and choral conducting

Coffeehouses and Folk Music/while in graduate school 1970-72
• Played a twelve-string Martin Guitar performing folk music around Atlanta/Coach and Six

Present: Perform 200 - 250 times per-year/play custom made Morgan-harp(played Autoharp since 1973)
• The Autoharp-Man from Al-la-Bam! Singer - Songwriter - Storyteller
• Concert Performances - Private Parties - Church Home Comings

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