Curriculum Vitae

       Michael E. Ludwig

          717.417.6932

OBJECTIVE:

Continued research, development, and practice in the fields of Psychotherapy, Theology and History

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

Ph.D. in Counseling, Loyola College in Maryland (ABD)

                           

          Concentration: Counselor Education and Supervision

M.S. in Counseling, Loyola College in Maryland (2006)

                           

          Concentration: Clinical Pastoral Counseling

M.A. studies in Psychoanalysis. The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis (2004)

                           

          Concentration: Modern Psychoanalysis

Diploma, Hypnotherapy, Institute for Holistic Studies, Doylestown, PA (2003)

                          

          Concentration: Ericksonian Hypnosis

B.S. in Behavioral Science and Psychology, York College of Pennsylvania (2003)

                          

          Concentration: Clinical/Research Psychology

Diploma, Police Academy Graduate, Harrisburg Area Community College (1996)

                          

          Concentration: Police Science

Diploma, Graduate of Theology, Full Gospel Bible Institute, Coatesville, PA (1993)

                          

          Concentration: Biblical Theology

Diploma, Texas State Board of Education (1987)

                           

          Concentration: High School Studies

Attended Red Lion Area School District, Red Lion, PA (1971 – 1985)

                           

          Concentration: Elementary and Middle School Studies

RESEARCH SKILLS:

Utilized both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis programs

Qualitative analysis with specialization in phenomenology, hermeneutics, and gender studies

Theoretical survey and formulation

RESEARCH PUBLISHED, SUBMITTED OR IN PREPARATION:

Dissertation: Constructing the Masculine Crucible: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology of Christian Men in Deconstruction and Re-Integration (In Preparation)

Journal Article: A Pastoral Paradigm for Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Counseling, and Psychospiritual Psychotherapy (In Preparation)

Book: Constructing the Masculine Crucible: Men and Psychotherapy (In Preparation)

Book Chapter: The Adlerian Life Style Assessment and its Amenability to a Pastoral Approach to the Psycho-social History (In Preparation)

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Historical European Swordsmanship: Presented on 24 July 2007 in Emigsville, Pennsylvania.

Medieval European Grappling: Presented on April 21, 2007 at the York Emporium’s Millennial Celebration.

Freemasonry and Catholicism: presented on 12 October 2006 at the Saint Patrick Cathedral Hall of the Knights of Columbus, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Deutsche Hiebfechten: presented on 5 March 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I assisted fencing historian J. Christoph Amberger in presenting the art of German cut fencing to members of the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). 

 

Historical European Swordsmanship: presented on 5 March 2002 at York College of Pennsylvania.

Don Miguel de la Rosa: an acting role w/duel performed on 10 December 2001 in the Bel Canto Singer's production of The Renaissance Feast, York, Pennsylvania.

Classical Fencing: presented on 5 April 2001 at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Center, York, Pennsylvania.

Self Defense for Women: presented on 17 April 1998 at the Mount Wolf Fire Hall, Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania.

LANGUAGES:

Fluency in English

Conversational in Spanish

Familiarity with German

ACADEMIC HONORS:

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Loyola College in Maryland

Graduated Cum Laude, York College of Pennsylvania

Departmental Honors, York College of Pennsylvania Behavioral Sciences Department

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Full Gospel Bible Institute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Institute for Catholic Counseling & Psychotherapy, Red Lion, Pennsylvania (2006 - Present)

Founder and Chief Clinical Director for the Institute. Responsible for the research and development of Catholic Centered Psychotherapy, the dissemination of information regarding Roman Catholic perspectives on counseling and psychotherapy, the founding of Catholic Counseling Centers in the United States and abroad, and the treatment of individuals, couples, and families via Clinic #1 serving York County, Pennsylvania

Capital Region Counseling Office of Catholic Charities, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (2005 – 2006)

        Provided counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families as an outpatient psychotherapist. Treatment foci included     

        psychotic, mood, personality, adjustment, and co-occurring disorders.

Perry Point Veterans Hospital, Perry Point, Maryland (2005)

        Served as a counseling and chaplain intern with Pastoral Care Services. Provided spiritual and psychological care to patients and their families

        via the modalities of pastoral care, counseling, and psychotherapy.

Philhaven Behavioral Health Services, Mount Gretna, PA (2004)

                 Provided in-patient direct care services as a member of an adult in-patient milieu team. Conducted 1:1 and group therapy sessions, managed   

                 behavioral crises and provided life space assistance to patients.

         Integra Counseling Services, Red Lion, PA (2003)

                Provided services to individuals with needs or situations to be addressed via the modalities of life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy. Treatment foci        

                included life space management, addictions and phobias.

         Professional Student (2000 – 2003)

         Northeastern Regional Police, Mount Wolf, PA (1996-2000)     

Served as an act 120 certified police officer with additional certifications as a field training officer (FTO), tactical officer, firearms instructor, tactical baton instructor, defensive tactics instructor and mountain bike officer. Special interest in police psychology and chaplaincy.

         Professional Student (1994 – 1996)

         Free Methodist Church of North America, Indianapolis, IN (1993 – 1994)

                Served as a licensed/ordained minister and church planter for the denomination.

         Full Gospel Assemblies International, Coatesville, PA (1992 – 1993) 

Served in the office of Evangelist as an Itinerant Minister, and Guest Preacher for more than 40 churches of various denominations.

         Eastside Assembly of God, York, PA (1990 – 1992)

Served as Pastor of Worship. Coordinated all aspects of the church’s praise and worship activities. Led services as song/praise leader. Assisted Senior Pastor with ministerial duties such as church management and pastoral care.

         Provident Enterprises, Hellam, PA (1989-1990)

                 Served as a Resident Advisor and Shift Supervisor for an intermediate care residential facility. Responsible for an average of 5 staff and 20 residents

                 of  varying MH/MR diagnoses.

          United States Army Military Police, U.S. and Abroad, (1985-1989)

Served as a Military Policeman, and Senior Military Customs Inspector with the 42nd Military Police (Customs) Battalion. Enforced United States Department of Agriculture, Drug Enforcement Administration and Customs laws and regulations.

         CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Licensed Professional Counselor

National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor

American Counseling Association, Professional Member

The Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, Member

The Society of Catholic Social Scientists, Member

Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit National Honor Society, Lifetime Inductee

Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology, Lifetime Inductee

Loyola College in Maryland, 2 Basic and 2 Advanced Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knight

Saint Michael's Guild, First Knight and Chief Instructor

FORMER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certified Guest Teacher

American Board of Hypnotherapy, Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist

Fraternal Order of Police, Member

National Tactical Officer’s Association, Certified Tactical Officer

International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, Certified Instructor

Armament Systems and Procedures, Certified Expandable Baton Instructor

International Association of Police Mountain Bike Officers, Certified Bike Patrol Officer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Act 120 Certified Police Officer

Traditional Anglican Communion, Associate Minister

Free Methodist Church, Certified Church Planter

Full Gospel Assemblies International, Licensed and Ordained Minister

        PROFESSIONAL HONORS:

        Police Commendations: Chief’s Commendation medal, Official’s Commendation medal, Advanced Certification medal, Field Training Officer medal,

        Educational Achievement medal, Bike Patrol medal, Length of Service medal and the Expert Marksman medal.

        Military Commendations: Army Commendation medal, 3 Army Achievement medals, Good Conduct medal, National Defense medal, NCOPD ribbon, 2     

        Overseas Service ribbons, Army Service ribbon.

        REFERENCES:

Sharon E. Cheston, EdD, Loyola College in Maryland

Luciano A. Picchio, MD, Penn State School of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania

William J. Sneck, SJ, PhD, Jesuit Retreat Center, Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Robert J. Wicks, PsyD, Loyola College in Maryland