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OLIVER J. MORGAN, Ph.D., NCC, LMFT 2008 CASE U.S. Professor Nominee (University of Scranton)
2002-2004 Leahy Faculty Fellow (Panuska College of Professional Studies)
1972 Phi Beta Kappa (ΦΒΚ), Fordham University
Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Services
College of Professional Studies
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510
Home: [570] 586-7429 Office: [570] 941-6171 FAX: [570] 941-5882
EMAIL: [email protected]
CAREER SUMMARY
Professor (tenured)) in the Panuska College of Professional Studies at the University of Scranton. Professional interests and
goals have led to specialized training, clinical work, and scholarship in marital and family therapy, pastoral psychology,
psychosocial oncology and issues of addiction and spirituality. Vocational and professional interests have also led to special
institutional leadership roles involving student lifestyles (alcohol & other drug abuse, sexuality, HIV) and corporate mission.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (Member # 21597)
May 8, 2006
Approved Supervisor
PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family therapists and Professional Counselors
Licensed November 4, 2002 (MF000257)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
National Board for Certified Counselors/Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc.
Certified May 24, 2002 (ACS00344).
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
National Board of Addiction Examiners
Board certified (# 6624), 1997
Doctoral Addictions Counselor (DAC)
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
Board Certified (#51886), 1997
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Boston University, Boston, MA.
Graduate School, Division of Religious and Theological Studies
Danielsen Fellow, 1985-1987
Ph.D., Pastoral Psychology, awarded January, 1992.
Institute For Contextual Growth, Ambler, PA.
Advanced Training Seminars in Contextual and Relational Therapy, 1981-1983.
Hahnemann Medical University & Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
Department of Mental Health Sciences - The Graduate School
M.F.T., Family Therapy, 1981.
Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Cambridge, MA.
M.Div. (with Distinction), 1979.
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Worcester Pastoral Counseling Center, Worcester, MA.
Training & Supervision in Marriage & Family Therapy
Certificate, 1978.
Fordham University, Bronx, New York.
B.A., English & Philosophy, 1973.
Graduated Magna cum laude.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Presently Professor, Counseling and Human Services
Co-Founding Member, Resilience Counseling Associates™
Lead Counselor @ Supportive Oncology Service. Hematology & Oncology of NEPA
1997-2009 Chair, Department of Counseling & Human Services,
University of Scranton.
2002 Promoted to Full Professor of Counseling and Human Services.
Leahy Faculty Fellow, Panuska College of Professional Studies, 2002-2004.
1996-2001 Associate Professor (tenured), Department of Counseling & Human Services,
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA.
1996-1999 Co-Chair, Center for Mission Reflection, University of Scranton.
1990-1996 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling & Human Services
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Pastoral Psychologist, University Counseling Center, University of Scranton.
1988-1990 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center, Westboro, MA.
1985-1987 Danielsen Fellow, The Albert V. Danielsen Institute, Boston University, Boston, MA.
1981-1983 Full-time school counselor, Scranton Preparatory School, Scranton, PA.
Part-Time Faculty, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA.
Staff, Institute for Contextual Growth, Ambler, PA.
1979-1980 Staff, The Children's Cottage, Children & Youth Services, Delaware County, PA.
1973-1976 Faculty, Gonzaga College High School, English Department, Washington, D.C.
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES
BOOKS
Morgan, O.J. and Litzke, C.H. (Eds.). (2008). Family interventions with substance abuse: Current best
practices. Binghamton, NY: Haworth. Re-printed “special issue” of Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 26 (12).
Morgan, O.J. (Ed.). (2007). Counseling and spirituality: Views from the profession. Boston, MA:
Lahaska Press.
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Cernera, A.J. and Morgan, O.J. (Eds.). (2002). Examining The Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Volume 2.
Fairfield, CT: Sacred Heart University Press.
Cernera, A.J. and Morgan, O.J. (Eds.). (2000). Examining The Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Fairfield,
CT: Sacred Heart University Press.
Morgan, O.J. and Jordan, M. (Eds.). (1999). Addiction and spirituality: A multidisciplinary approach. St.
Louis, MO: Chalice Press.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Morgen, K. & Morgan, O.J. (2011). Twelve Step spirituality. In `J.S. Young & C.S. Cashwell (eds.),
Integrating spirituality and religion into counseling: A guide to competent practice, 2nd
edition. Alexandria, VA:
ACA.
Morgan, O.J. & Stefanelli, M. (2007). Response to critical incident: You’re not one of us!: The age old
Question. In J.R. Culbreth, et al. (Eds.), Critical incidents in clinical supervision. Alexandria, VA: American
Counseling Association.
Fuller, J.O. & Morgan, O.J. (2005). Spirituality and addictions counseling. In V.A. Kelly & G. J. Juhnke,
(Eds.), Critical incidents in addictions counseling (pp.47-52). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Morgan, O.J. (2002). “Spirituality, alcohol and other drug problems: Where have we been? Where are we
going?” In T.F. McGovern and W.L. White (Eds.), Alcohol Problems in the United States: Twenty Years of
Treatment Perspective. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.
Morgan, O.J. (2000). “Prevention.” In P. Stevens and R. Smith (Eds.), Substance abuse counseling:
Theory and practice, 2nd
edition (pp. 299-320). New York: Prentice-Hall.
Morgan, O.J. (2000). “Counseling and spirituality.” In H.C. Hackney (Ed.), Practice issues for the
beginning counselor (pp. 170-182). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Morgan, O.J. (1997). "Pastoral care and practical theology." Book chapter in, Vatican II: The Continuing
Agenda (pp. 223-248). Bridgeport, CT: Sacred Heart University Press.
PROCEEDINGS
Morgen, K., Morgan, O.J., Cashwell, C., & Miller, G. (in press). Strategies for the competent integration
of spirituality into addictions counseling training and supervision. VISTAS 2010. American Counseling Association.
Morgan, O.J. (2006). Addiction and spirituality with clergy and religious: Reflections in the Present
Situation. The Blue Book (pp. 33-48): Proceedings of the 2006 Conference of the National Catholic Council on
Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems (NCCA). Savannah, Georgia. January 24-26, 2006.
Morgan, O.J. (1999). Qualitative studies in addiction and spirituality: Rationale and recent examples.
Summary Proceedings of the Conference on Studying Spirituality and Alcohol. Sponsored by the National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Fetzer Institute (Bethesda,
MD: February 1-2, 1999), pp. 20-22, 31-32.
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MONOGRAPHS
Morgan, O.J. (Anon Author). (2009). Why Guest House? An alumnus answers the question…. Lake Orion,
MI: Guest House Inc. Also available online at the Guest House Institute website, http://guesthouse.org/institute.php.
ARTICLES
Morgen, K., Morgan, O.J., Cashwell, C. & Miller, G. (2010). Strategies for the competent integration of
spirituality into addictions counseling training and supervision. VISTAS 2010. American Counseling Association.
Morgan, O.J. (2009). Thoughts on the interaction of trauma, addiction, spirituality. Journal of Addictions
and Offender Counseling, 30 (1), pp. 5-15.
Whittinghill, D., Carroll, J.J., and Morgan O.J. (2004). Curriculum standards for the education of
professional substance abuse counselors. Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 3 (2), 63-76.
Morgan, O.J. (2002). Spirituality, alcohol and other drug problems: Where have we been? Where are we
going? Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 20(3/4), 61-82.
Kubicek, K., Morgan, O.J., and Morrison, N.C. (2002). Pathways to long-term recovery from alcohol
dependence: Comparison of spontaneous remitters and AA members. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 20(2), 71-
81.
Morgan, O.J. (2002). Alcohol problems, alcoholism and spirituality: An overview of measurement and
scales. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 20 (1), 1-18.
Morgan, O.J. (1999). 'Chemical comforting' and the theology of John C. Ford, S.J.: Classic answers to a
contemporary problem. Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery, 6(1), 29-66.
Morgan, O.J. (1998, May). AA's moral theologian. Homiletic and Pastoral Review, 98(8), 65-68.
Morgan, O.J. (1998, April). Addiction, family treatment, and healing resources: An interview with David
Berenson. Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 18(2), 54-62.
Morgan, O.J. (1998). Practical theology, alcohol abuse and alcoholism: Methodological and biblical
considerations. Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery, 5(2), 33-64.
Toloczko, A.M., Morgan, O.J., Hall, D., Bruch, L.A., Mullane, J. and Walck, C. (1998). Graduate
training of rehabilitation counselors in the addictions: A study of CORE-approved programs. Rehabilitation
Education, 12(2), 115-127.
Morgan, O.J., Toloczko, A.M. and Comly, E. (1997). Graduate training of counselors in the addictions: A
study of CACREP-approved programs. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 17(2), 66-76.
Morgan, O.J. (1997, Fall). The U.S. bishops' instructions on chemical dependency: A model of practical
theology. Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery, 4(2), 9-37.
Morgan, O.J. (1996). Recovery-sensitive counseling in the treatment of alcoholism. Alcoholism Treatment
Quarterly, 13(4), 63-73.
Morgan, O.J. (1995, Spring). Recovery-sensitive formation. Human Development, pp.36-40.
Morgan, O.J. (1995). "Commentary." In E. King and J. Castelli (Eds.), Culture of recovery, culture of
denial: Alcoholism among men and women religious (pp.137-142). Washington, DC: Center for the Application of
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Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Georgetown University.
Morgan, O.J. (1995). Extended length of sobriety: The missing variable. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly,
12(1), 59-71.
Eschbach, L.M. and Morgan, O.J. (1994). The freshman goal-setting program: Implementing an
integrated student development project. Journal of College Student Development, 35(5), 385-386.
Morgan, O.J. (1994). AIDS prevention: What can be learned from a Catholic context? NASPA Journal,
31(4), 298-308.
Morgan, O.J. (1989). Elements in a spirituality of pastoral care. The Journal of Pastoral Care, 43, 99-109.
Morgan, O.J. (1987). Pastoral counseling and petitionary prayer. Journal of Religion and Health, 26(2),
149-152.
Morgan, O.J. & LaFair, S. (1987, Spring). The family in healing. Human Development, pp. 20-24.
Morgan, O.J. (1986). Music for the dance: Some meanings of solitude. Journal of Religion and Health, 25
(1), 18-28.
Morgan, O.J. (1983). A contextual perspective: Process and action in psychotherapy. The American
Journal of Family Therapy, 11(1), 65-66.
Morgan, O.J. (1982, January). Runaways: Jurisdiction, dynamics, treatment. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy, , 121-127.
GRANTS
Morgan, O.J. (January 16, 2008). The Resilience Project. 2008 preliminary grant proposal to the Edward
R. Leahy, Jr. Faculty Research Program (LFRP), J.A. Panuska, S.J. College of Professional Studies, University of
Scranton, Scranton, PA. [Total amount requested: $25,000].
Morgan, O. J. and Foley, M.A. (April 23, 2003). Pastoral Studies Collaborative Grant. 2003-2004 grant
proposal to the Provost’s Advisory Group, Provost’s Initiative for Interdisciplinary Team Teaching & Collaborative
Learning Experiences, University of Scranton. [Total amount awarded: $2,000.00]
Morgan, O.J. (April 15, 2002). Marriage & Family Therapy Curriculum Development. Summer Grant
Proposal to Office of Instructional Development, University of Scranton. [Total amount awarded: $1500.00].
Morgan, E.M. and Morgan, O.J. (March, 2000). “In the eye of the hurricane: Adopting children with
HIV/AIDS. Grant proposal to the Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Center for Faculty Research and Development, J.A.
Panuska, S.J. College of Professional Studies, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. [Total amount awarded:
$14,000].
Morgan, O.J. [Principal Author], et al. (1994, August 11). The next step: A community that matters.
Grant proposal to The Fund For The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of
Education (#P183A40018). University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. [Total amount awarded: $122,006].
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PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP
Morgan, O.J. & Poray, W. (Summer, 2009). What are they saying about trauma and addiction? Guest
House Institute website, Guest House, Inc. (Lake Orion, MI). Available from the at
http://guesthouseinstitute.org/Documents/What%20are%20they%20saying%20about%20trauma%20%20a
ddiction.pdf
PUBLICATIONS (MAGAZINES, NEWSLETTERS, ETC.)
Morgan, O.J. (1997). “Teaching Portfolio.” In P. Seldin, The teaching portfolio: A practical guide to
improved performance and promotion/tenure decisions, 2nd
edition (pp. 167-173). Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing
Company, Inc..
Morgan, O.J. (1997, Winter). Elements of an intentional community. The Scranton Journal, pp. 6-8.
Morgan, O.J. (1994, December 31). Colleges refuse to act on drinking. The Philadelphia Inquirer, A5.
Morgan, O.J. (1994, Summer). It can be done: Scranton's response to a national challenge. The Scranton
Journal, pp. 6-7.
Morgan, O.J. (1994, Spring). A group approach to understanding college women's drinking. PASGW
Newsletter, pp. 4-5.
Morgan, O.J. (1993, Winter). What are focus groups? PASGW Newsletter, p. 2.
Natale, S.M. and Morgan, O.J. (1977). Social scientists and moral theology. New Catholic World, pp.
301-309.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES
Morgan, O.J. (2012). “A Pastoral Counseling Perspective on Spirituality, Addiction, and Codependency.”
Professional Day presentation. Moravian Theological Seminary. Bethlehem, PA. November 16, 2012.
Jacob, E., Toloczko, AM, Morgan, O.J. (2007). Training culturally competent human services
professionals: Addressing “Fit for the Profession.” Workshop presentation at the annual conference of the National
Organization for Human Services (NOHS), Atlanta, GA. November 2, 2007.
Morgan, O.J. (2006). “Addiction and spirituality with clergy and religious: Reflections in the present
situation.” Plenary Lecture at the Winter Leadership Conference, Guest House /NCCA Conference. Savannah, GA.
January 26, 2006.
Morgan, O.J. (2005). “The disease concept of chemical dependency: Full circle and still learning.” Day-
long presentation at the Serento Gardens Alcoholism and Drug Services training. Hazelton, PA. February 18, 2005.
Morgan, O.J. (2004). “Addiction and spirituality: Assessments, treatment planning, and issues for
recovery.” Presentation at the Psychiatric Nursing Conference, Drexel University, College of Nursing and health
Professions. Philadelphia, PA. May 19, 2004).
Morgan, O.J. (2003). “A piece of sky, a chunk of earth: Spirituality and disability.” Featured Speaker
Address at 2nd
Annual disabilities Conference, University of Scranton. Scranton, PA, September 19, 2003.
Morgan, O.J. (1999, February). “Qualitative studies as a guide to future research.” Part of Panel
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Presentation with W.R. Miller and M. Bennett [“Critical Review of State of the Knowledge on Spirituality and
Alcohol”] at National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism [NIAAA] Conference, “Studying Spirituality and
Alcohol.” Bethesda, MD. February 1-2, 1999.
Collins, T.M., Collins, B.G., Morgan, O.J., Estrada, J.F. (1999, April). “Theories of social change:
Meeting the curricular needs of counselors as social change agents.” Presentation to the American Counseling
Association 1999 World Conference (San Diego, CA).
Morgan, O.J. and Jordan, M. (1998, May). Co-Moderator and Presenter, The Danielsen Institute and
Boston University conference, “Addiction and Spirituality: Challenging Perspectives in an Emerging Field.” Boston,
MA: May 1-2, 1998. Presented two papers: “Spirituality and Addiction; An Overview” (May 1) and “Hot Button
Issues in Understanding and Treating Addictions: Spiritual and Theological Perspectives” (May 2).
Morgan, O.J. (1997, May). Invited Participant and Discussant. Brown 1997 Conference, “Information
Resources for Alcohol Research.” Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University.
Morgan, O.J. (1996, October). "Elements of An Intentional Community." Paper presented to the Board of
Visitors, College of Health, Education and Human Resources. University of Scranton, Scranton, PA.
Morgan O.J. (1996, June). “Biblical theological foundations for this ministry.” Presented at The North
Conway Institute June Assembly, co-sponsored with The Boston University School of Theology. Through 2000 and
Beyond: The Future Ministry of Faith Congregations in the Field of Addictions. The Campion Renewal Center,
Weston, MA: June 10-12, 1996.
Morgan, O.J. (1996, May). “Pastors, addicts and affected others: Healing the metaphors that bind us.”
Presented at the retirement conference of Merle R. Jordan, Th.D., co-sponsored by The Danielsen Institute and
Boston University. Boston, MA: May 11, 1996
Toloczko, A.M., Morgan, O.J., Hall, D., Bruch, L., Mullane, J. and Walck, C. (1996, April). "Training in
the addictions: A report on CORE-approved programs." Presentation to the 1996 American Counseling Association
(ACA) World Convention. Pittsburgh, PA.
Morgan, O.J., Toloczko, A.M., and Comly, E. (1995, April). "Training in the addictions: A report on
CACREP-approved programs." Presentation to the 1995 American Counseling Association (ACA) annual national
convention. Denver, CO.
Bryan, J.T., Nadel, E. and Morgan, O.J. (1995, March). "Comprehensive institutional intervention:
Student lifestyles, substance abuse and educational opportunities." Day-long pre-conference presentation to the
1995 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) annual national conference. San Diego,
CA.
Morgan, O.J. (1994, May 11). The role of the clergy: Prevention, addictions, and recovery. Presentation at
day-long interfaith clergy symposium, "Addictions and Recovery: Helping You to Help Others." Hempstead, NY:
Department of Drug & Alcohol Addiction.
Morgan, O.J., Hall, D.W., Eschbach, L.E., and Collins, T. (1994, April). "Developing counselor training
clinics: Process and practice." Presented at the annual national conference of the American Counseling Association
(ACA). Minneapolis, MN.
Morgan, O.J. and Comiskey, M. (1993, November 6). "Women and college drinking: Where do we go
from here?" Presentation at 25th Anniversary Conference of Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA).
Harrisburg, PA.
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Collins, T., Eschbach, L.E., Hall, D. and Morgan, O.J. (1993, November 5). "Monitoring a counseling
program: Using focus groups and supervision." Presentation at 25th Anniversary Conference of Pennsylvania
Counseling Association (PCA). Harrisburg, PA.
Collins, T., Eschbach, L.E., Hall, D. and Morgan, O.J. (1993, October 3). "Nuts and bolts development of
a university-based practicum." Presentation at Annual Conference of North Atlantic Regional Association for
Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES). Cape Elizabeth, ME.
Bryan, J.A. and Morgan, O.J. (1992, June 24). "AIDS education: A total university response."
Presentation at the Region II Annual Conference, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
(NASPA). Lake Harmony, PA.
Cunningham, J.J., Martin, E., and Morgan, O.J. (1992, March). "Family-of-origin correlates of early onset
addiction." Presentation at the annual national conference of the American Association for Counseling and
Development (AACD). Baltimore, MD.
Eschbach, L. and Morgan, O.J. (1992, February). "The Freshman Goal-Setting Program: An integrated
approach." Presentation at the Annual Meeting on The Freshman Year Experience (21-25 February), University of
South Carolina. Columbia, SC.
Morgan, O.J. (1992, January 3). "In a sober voice." Presentation at the Fifth International Qualitative
Research in Education Conference, University of Georgia. Athens, GA.
Morgan, O.J. (1991, November 17). "In a sober voice - Part II." Presentation to the Fall Fly-by
conference of The North Conway Institute. Boston, MA.
Morgan, O.J. (1991, April 11). "In a sober voice: Experiences of long-term recovery from alcoholism."
Presentation to the Spring Fly-by conference of The North Conway Institute. Boston, MA.
Morgan, O.J. and Nelson, S. (1991, March 4). "Spirituality and recovery." University of Scranton Drug
and Alcohol Conference, Scranton, PA.
Morgan, O.J., et al. (1987, April 30). "Family system perspectives." Paper delivered as part of a multi-
disciplinary presentation at the annual conference of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, (AAPC),
New Orleans, LA. Available from the Albert V. Danielsen Institute as a training videotape, "The Good Girl."
Lafair, S., Bohr, G., and Morgan, O.J. (1983, March 11). "The school counselor as a resource for troubled
children and families." Presentation at annual state conference, Pennsylvania School Counselors Association.
Hershey, PA.
Morgan, O.J. (1982, November 12). "Elements of contextual psychotherapy with families." Presentation to
the annual state Conference, Pennsylvania Personnel and Guidance Association. Lancaster, PA.
Lafair, S. and Morgan, O.J. (1982, October 16). "Elements of contextual psychotherapy." Presentation at
International Conference, A Contextual Perspective: Process and Action in Psychotherapy. Sponsored by the
Institute for Contextual Growth and the Department of Mental Health Sciences, Hahnemann Medical University,
Philadelphia, PA (October 15-16, 1982).
Morgan, O.J. (1982, April 30). "Running away from home: Prism of human response." Presentation to
Eastern Regional Conference, Pennsylvania Personnel and Guidance Association. Ambler, PA.
Morgan, O.J. (1981, May 1). "Runaway: A family affair." Presentation at conference (April 30 - May 1,
1981) sponsored by The Institute for Contextual Growth, The Welfare of the Child, Ambler, PA.
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BOOK REVIEWS
“Drug Crazy: How We Got Into This Mess and How We Can Get Out.” (Mike Gray). (1999). Journal of Ministry in
Addiction and Recovery, 6(2), 105-107.
“Understanding and Counseling Persons with Alcohol, Drug, and Behavioral Addictions.” (Howard Clinebell).
(1999). Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery, 6(2), 101-104.
“Religious Diagnosis in A Secular Society.” (Donald D. Denton, Jr.). (1999). Journal of Ministry in Addiction and
Recovery, 6(1), 112-115.
“Understanding and Counseling Persons with Alcohol, Drug, and Behavioral Addictions.” (Howard Clinebell).
(1999). Journal of Pastoral Care, 53(2), 233-235.
“Stage II Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction.” (Earnie Larsen). (1998). Journal of Ministry in Addiction & Recovery,
5(2), 97-99.
“Wasted: Tales of a Gen X Drunk.” (Mark Gavreau Judge). (1998). Journal of Ministry in Addiction & Recovery,
5(2), 100-103.
"Victims and Sinners: Spiritual Roots of Addiction and Recovery." (Linda A. Mercadante). (1997). Journal of
Pastoral Care, 51(4), 464-466.
"The Human Core of Spirituality: Mind as Psyche and Spirit" (Daniel A. Helminiak). (1997). Journal of Pastoral
Care, 51(3), 361-362.
"Prayer in pastoral counseling: Suffering, healing and discernment" (Edward P. Wimberly). (1993). Pastoral
Psychology, 41(3), 201-203.
"Heightened consciousness: The mystical difference" (David Granfield). (1992). Pastoral Psychology, 41(1), 61-63.
"Taking on the Gods: The Task of the Pastoral Counselor" (Merle R. Jordan). (Fall, 1987). Journal of Pastoral
Psychotherapy, 1(1), 64-67.
"Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian" (James W. Fowler). (1985). Human Development, 6(3), 55-56.
"Christo-Psychology" (Morton T. Kelsey) and "Prophetic Ministry" (Kelsey). (Winter, 1983). Human Development,
4(4), 44-45.
"The Policing of Families" (Jacques Donzelot). (April 19, 1980). America, p. 348.
"On Becoming a Counselor" (Eugene Kennedy). (June, 1977). Best Sellers, 37, 78.
"Fully Human, Fully Alive" (John Powell). (January, 1977). Best Sellers, 37(10), 341.
"Full Disclosure" (William Safire). (September,1977). Best Sellers, 37(6), 170.
The Virtue of Humanness (Review of several works by Daniel Berrigan). (November, 1972). Point, 2(2), 22-24
(Published by Fordham University, Bronx, NY).
DISSERTATIONS/THESES
(1992). In a sober voice: A psychological study of long-term alcoholic recovery with attention to spiritual
dimensions. Ph.D. Dissertation, The Graduate School, Boston University (Boston, MA).
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(1981). Runaway: A family affair. Unpublished Master's Thesis. The Graduate School, Hahnemann Medical
University (Philadelphia, PA).
(1979). The Theological Ethic of Karl Rahner and Its Pastoral Implications. Unpublished Master's Thesis. Weston
School of Theology (Cambridge, MA).
SCHOLARSHIP AND SERVICE
Morgan, O.J. [Principal Author]. (2001, August). Strengthening a mentoring community A report of the
President’s Review Council on Students’ Lifestyles. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Initial Author] (1997). Mission Statement. Student Affairs Division. Scranton, PA:
University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Co-Author], et al. (1996, Fall). A University Committed to Ignatian Education: A Final
Report of the Task Force On Ignatian Identity and Mission. Scranton, PA: Center for Mission Reflection,
University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Co-Editor]. (1996, November). "A Different Kind of University": Ignatian Voices from El
Salvador. Scranton, PA: Center for Mission Reflection, University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Co-Author], et al. (1996, February). A University Missioned to Ignatian Education: A
Preliminary Report of the Task Force On Ignatian Identity and Mission. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Editor]. (1995, December). Fundamental Documents: Booklet of Readings. Scranton, PA:
Author.
Morgan, O.J. [Co-Author], et al. (1995, February). Ignatian Identity: Questions for Conversation With
Documents for Reading and Study. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Principal Author]. (1993, November). Update, No.1. Scranton, PA: Resource Group on
Alcohol Abuse, University Planning Committee, University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Principal Author]. (1994, May). Update, No.3. Scranton, PA: Resource Group on Alcohol
Abuse, University Planning Committee, University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [panelist]. (1994, February 23). Addictions Problem Summit (Marywood College).
Scranton, PA.
Morgan, O.J. [panelist]. (1994, January 13). Knowledge is power: An expert panel discussion on teen
alcohol and drug awareness of special interest to parents (Scranton Preparatory School). Scranton, PA.
Morgan, O.J. [Senior Author], et al.. (1993). President's Task Force on Alcohol Abuse: Final Report.
Scranton, PA: University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. [Senior Author], et al.. (1993). President's Task Force on Alcohol Abuse: Preliminary
Report. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton.
Morgan, O.J. & Williams-Quinlan, S. (1993). Lifestyle survey (rev.). (Available from Chair, AIDS
Education Committee, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510).
Bryan, J.A., Masterson, D.T., Weller, R., Morgan, O.J., Popeck, P., White, J.A., Formica, J. (1992).
Lifestyle survey. (Available from Vice-President of Student Affairs, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510).
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/MEMBERSHIPS
Member (Mental Health Professional), Commonwealth Health Services, Cancer Committee. Regional Hospital of
Scranton (Fall 2009 - ). Scranton, PA.
Member, American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS). 2009-present.
Member, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA). 2010-present.
Member, IRETA/PIC Steering Committee (Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions and the
Northeast Addiction Technology Training Center, NeATTC). Pittsburgh, PA. 2005 – present.
Approved Supervisor – American Assoc of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT). May 8, 2006; #21597.
Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) - PA # MF000257
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) - Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE). #ACS00344.
National Certified Counselor (NCC) - National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), #51886
Human Services Board Certified Practitioner (HSBCP).
Clinical
Member - American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT)
PA Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (PAMFT)
Member - American Counseling Association (#M-5088804)
Member - Governing Board, Council on the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP); representative of International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
(IAAOC), 1997- 2003. Elected Vice-Chair [Executive Committee], beginning July 1, 2001.
Team Member - Visiting Team Member, Accreditation Site Visits in Counselor Education. Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 1999 –
present.
Member - Grant Review Committee, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
(NIAAA), The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Fetzer Institute.
RFA AA-00-002, Studying Spirituality and Alcohol. Washington, DC. August, 2000.
Editorial Board - Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly (Haworth Press)
Founding General Editor – Guest House Review, the official e-journal of Guest House Institute. 2007– present.
Past Member:
National Council on Family Relations
Pennsylvania Personnel and Guidance Association
Pennsylvania Mental Health Counselors Association
Pastoral Counseling Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Co-Founding Member, Board of Directors)
Charter Member - American Association of Christian Counselors (# 113447)
Board of Trustees - The North Conway Institute, Boston, MA
International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education (INCASE)
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National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, Religious and Value Issues in Counseling (ASERVIC)
International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
American Psychotherapy Association. Diplomate (#365, 1998).
SPECIAL SERVICE
Member, President’s Review Council on Students’ Lifestyles, University of Scranton (2000 - 2001).
Board Member, Visiting Nurses Association of Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties (PA), Fall 2000 – 2002
Member, Provost’s Search Committee, University of Scranton (1999-2000).
Member, Drug and Alcohol Strategic Planning Committee (DASP), University of Scranton (1999).
Resource Person, Drug and Alcohol Working Group (DAWG), University of Scranton, 1997-1998).
Pastoral Services Provider, Marworth (PennState Geisinger), 1994-1998.
Chair, Committee on Ministries (Maryland Province, Society of Jesus, 1996-1998).
Founding Co-Chair, Center for Mission Reflection (University of Scranton, 1996-1998).
Chair, President's Task Force on Ignatian Identity & Mission (University of Scranton, 1994-96).
Chair, Alcohol & Other Drug Advisory Council (University of Scranton, 1995-1996).
Resource Person, Student Life Committee-Board of Trustees (University of Scranton, 1993-1996).
Member, Freshman Experience Assessment Team (FEAT), (University of Scranton, 1994-1995).
Member, St. Pius X Seminary Advisory Board (Dalton, PA, 1995-1998).
Member, Task Force on Ministry to Families (Fatima Center, Diocese of Scranton, 1994-1995).
Chair, Resource Group on Alcohol Abuse (University of Scranton, 1993-1995).
Director, Freshman Seminar Team (University of Scranton, 1994-95).
Member, President's Task Force on Alcohol Abuse (University of Scranton, 1992-93)
Member, AIDS Education Committee (University of Scranton, 1990-1993)
AWARDS
2008 University of Scranton Nominee, CASE U.S. Professor of the Yea.
Selected Member, Manchester Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2006.
Leahy Faculty Fellow, Panuska College of Professional Studies, University of Scranton (June, 2002- May, 2004).
"Visiting Scholar," 1997:
@ Boston University, School of Theology
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@ Weston Jesuit School of Theology
Participant. Discussion Leadership Seminar. Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University,
Fall 1997.
Phi Beta Kappa, Fordham University, Tau of New York, 1972.
Chi Sigma Iota, University of Scranton (Chi Delta Rho Chapter).
(Summer, 1992+). Faculty Appointment, Rutgers University Summer School of Alcohol Studies.
REFERENCES
Harold Baillie, Ph.D.
Provost/Academic Vice-President
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510
Chris R. Schlauch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology of
Religion & Pastoral Psychology
Boston University - School of Theology
745 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353 – 4395
Merle R. Jordan, Th.D.
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Psychology
Boston University – School of Theology
98 North Street
Stoneham, MA 02180