MICHAEL R. SMITH, N.C.C.
Michael R. Smith has been an empathic healing practitioner and counselor for 15 years.   Michael is a former professor of counseling who focuses on alternatives to traditional therapy.  An author, speaker, and leader in the field of spiritual counseling, Michael has interests and experience in shamanism, mind-body energy medicine, and uses methods of indigenous healing in his phone coaching practice.  

"Michael is one of the most effective educators in the field."  - Dr. Edil Rivera, NCC.


CREDENTIALS AT-A-GLANCE

- Professional Empath & Counselor for 15 years
- National Certified Counselor (Nat'l Board of Certified Counselors)
- Author & Developer of the Dream Orientation Scale (DOS)
- Past Licensed Professional Counselor, Wyoming, 2002-2005
- Past Board Member, Association for Spiritual, Religious & Ethical Values in Counseling (ASERVIC)



PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA
University of Texas, San Antonio
Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL
Peak Wellness Center, Wyoming 
The Sanctuary, Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts, Santa Fe, NM
Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Fe, NM
Indiana State University
Washoe County School District, NV
American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA
Matthew Shepard International Symposium on Social Justice, Laramie, WY.
American Counseling Association, Washington, D.C.
Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Minnesota
University of Nevada- Las Vegas
Wyoming Counseling Association, Casper, WY
American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA
Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, OH
 

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
Journal of Counseling & Development
Journal of Social Psychology
Counselor Education & Supervision Journal
Educational Resources Information Center (Dept. of Education)
Colorado Counseling Association Awareness Journal
Brushfire Journal
Book Chapter:  Spirituality as a Fifth Force in Counseling (in-press).

EDUCATION
R.P.P. Polarity Therapy 700-hr program, 2005, 
New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts  
Ph.D., 2002, Counseling, The University of Nevada-Reno .  
Master of Arts, Educational Psychology & Counseling, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 1996


MEDIA
Oracle 20-20 Magazine, Atlanta, GA, Feb. 2009
Spirit Connections Magazine, Northern California, Feb. 2009
BBS Radio:  A Fireside Chat with Zany Mystic, Nov. 2008
Talkshoe Radio:  The Indigo Room Talk Show with Sydney Chase, 2007
Feature article, The Alibi Newspaper, Albuquerque, NM, 2007
KZIO Radio
KSJU Radio


SERVICE
Board of Directors, Santa Fe Metaphysical Film Festival, 2008
Executive Director, International Piano Institute, Santa Fe, NM, 2006 - present
Aid & Comfort Fundraiser, Santa Fe, NM, 2005-2006
Executive Board, Wyoming AidsWalk, 2003-2005
Human Rights Committee, Counselors for Social Justice, 2002 - 2003
Facilitator, Models of Pride Youth Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 1998