Curriculum Vitae - University of Mary Hardin–Baylor



Curriculum VitaeDavid R. Howard, PhD, LMFT-S, LPCCurrent Position:Assistant Professor, College of Christian StudiesAdvise and teach full-time in the Department of Graduate Counseling and Psychology with emphasis in the Marriage & Family Christian Counseling ProgramUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TexasContact Information:UMHBCollege of Christian StudiesBox 8422900 College St.Belton, TX 76513Office (254) 295-5421Cell (254) 718-8622david.howard@umhb.eduCitizenship: United States of AmericaFamily Status: Married (Diane E. Howard) Three children (Jonathan, Matthew, Mark) and seven grandsonsEducation:Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University (Family Studies) 2004M.A. Kansas State University (Human Development & Family Studies) 1988M.Div. Western Seminary (Pastoral Ministries) 1971B.A. University of Oregon (Psychology) 1967Diploma, Oregon City High School, Oregon City, Oregon, 1963Ph.D. Dissertation Title: “Process Evaluation of a Court-Mandated Divorce Education Program”Director: Dr. Mary BoldMaster’s Thesis: “Family Stress Management in the Military”Doctoral Exam Areas:Family TherapyFamily PolicyFamily TheoriesFamily ResearchHuman and Family DevelopmentAreas of Specialization:Marriage and Family TherapyDivorce Processes and EducationEvaluation ResearchPastoral Counseling and MinistriesHuman Development and Family StudiesProfessional Experience:August 2006 to present: Assistant Professor, College of Christian Studies, teaching full-time in the Department of Graduate Counseling & Psychology (primarily in the Marriage and Family Christian Counseling Program), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton, TexasAugust 2006 to August 2009: Director, Military Chaplains’ Program in the Marriage and Family Christian Counseling Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton, TexasJanuary 2004 to August 2006: Adjunct Professor, Graduate Department of Psychology and Counseling, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton, TexasJanuary 1994 to present: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor, Community Counseling Center, Belton, TexasCounselor in private practice with individuals, couples, and familiesWorkshop, retreat, conference speaker and facilitatorGroup Therapist, Metroplex Hospital Mental Health Pavilion, Killeen, TexasFamily Life Education provider for parents and couplesTrainer for professionals January 1974 to January 1994: Chaplain (LTC), US Army, RetiredChaplain with Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Department of Defense personnel and their families while assigned with the artillery, infantry, armor, combat aviation, air defense, as well as unit, chapel, and family life chaplain at Forts Carson, Lewis, Knox, and Hood, as well as in Germany, Johnston Island, and Korea. Senior Chaplain/Pastor of seven Army chapel congregations. Served highly diverse populations and provided pastoral ministries, pastoral counseling, and family life education. Family Life Chaplain Specialization – conducted marriage and family counseling, retreats, workshops, training events for chaplains, parishioners, military units and personnel.Curriculum Developed and Courses Taught at the Graduate Level:Group ProcessesChristian Counseling Professional Ethics and IssuesCounseling Ethics: Problems and IssuesMarriage and Family TherapyChristian Approach to Marriage CounselingMarriage and Family Brief Christian CounselingMinistries to FamiliesPracticum and Internship I Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy TechniquesProfessional Presentations for Community, Military, Professional and Laypersons Development:Community Presentation: “Spirituality and the Soldier” Central Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Meeting, Temple, TX Oct 2009 Community Presentation: “Dealing With Family Dynamics: Family Members That Interfere And Dealing With The Roller Coaster Of Emotions That Come With It”? The SAVVY Caregiver Group, Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, March 2010 “Suicide Research Update: New Theory of Suicide and Relevance to the Military, Clinical Practice, and Pastoral Care” Presentation at the Christian Counselors Luncheon, Temple, TX Sep 09“Spirituality and the Soldier” Presentation to Central Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Meeting, Temple, TX Oct 09 Consultant as subject matter expert on military related suicides and resources with Will Interactive, Inc. (producer and script writer) for Fort Hood pilot project program on suicide prevention using live dramatic simulations and facilitatorsPresenter and discussion facilitator of “Emotionally Focused Therapy Overview” for the Belton/Temple Area Christian Counselor’s Networking Luncheon.? Facilitator/organizer for Belton/Killeen/Temple area counselors’ and ministers’ attendance and participation in the Texas-wide gathering in Austin for “Twogether” state initiative for premarital and marital education training and funding.? Co-Director, Unit Ministry Team (Army Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant) Recovery Retreat:? Two day retreat for battle stress and trauma recovery work for Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants recently redeployed from Iraq. ?Presentation on “Family Systems for the Layperson” for Script Writing class, and collaborator/military family advisor for Communications Department on training film production for counseling simulations related to ministry and counseling with the military family.?Presentation: “Listening Skills Training for Crises Lay Counselors” Community of Hope, Christ Church, TemplePresentation: “Listening that Transforms Conflict” Pastor’s Ministry Upgrade, Meyers Christian Studies CenterPresentation: “Healing Power of the Listening Ear” Ministers Forum, Shelton Auditorium, UMHBPresenter, Family Systems training for Christ Church Lay Counselor Training ProgramPresenter, “Avoiding the Rattlesnakes: Integrity in Ministry” Seminar for local pastors and lay leaders on professional and ethical decision-makingSmall Group and Action Committee Participant, “The New Normal” Military Child Education Coalition Communities Network, starting February 2007 Facilitator, Strong Bonds, Strong Couples Retreat with U.S. Army Reserves couples, March 2007Army Strong: Tools for Urban and Family Survival Conference attendance, facilitation, and networkingParticipant, C.A.R.E. Leadership NetworkPresenter for monthly “For Kids’ Sake,” a Bell County Court-Mandated Divorce Education ProgramRetreat Director and Presenter, Adoptive Couples Marriage RetreatsLecturer, Mental Health Awareness luncheons, Temple and Belton, TX “Army Senior Leaders Marriage Maintenance”Guest speaker, two consecutive Colonels’ Mess Valentines Day Luncheons, Fort Hood, TX“His Needs/Her Needs for Army Couples” Guest speaker, the Protestant Women of the Chapel, Fort Hood, TX“Effective Crisis Counseling for Unit Ministry Teams”Workshop presenter, Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants Training Conference, Fort Hood, TX“Managing Grief and Loss” Guest speaker, Fort Hood Mental Health Clinic“Family and Personal Stress Management” Frequent lecturer for various soldier, government employee, and family member gatherings“Understanding Depression and Preventing Suicide” Frequent lecturer for soldier, family member, and government employee briefings“Counseling Strategies for Noncommissioned Officers and Supervisors” Lecturer, Army Leadership training conferences“Integration of Psychology and Theology for Unit Ministry Team Counseling” Workshop presenter, Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant Training Conference“Confidentiality and Privileged Communication”Speaker, Unit Ministry Team Training ConferenceProfessional Memberships and Certifications:Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Number 3010) 1993-presentTexas Licensed Professional Counselor (Number 12878) 1995-presentClinical Member and Approved Supervisor, American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy (Number 20888)Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorMember, American Association of Christian CounselorsMember, Christian Counselors of Texas Training Director/Instructor for workshops with pastors and counselors for certification in Prepare/Enrich Premarital and Marital Inventories and counseling materialsCertified Marriage Education Presenter for Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Programs (PREP and Christian PREP) ................
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