Louis J. Scurti 
    219 Pompton Road, Haledon, N.J. 07508 
    (973) 595-6184

    email: scurti@frontier.wpunj.edu  
     
    Curriculum Vitae
    EDUCATION
    • 1996 ED.S., MFT, Educational Specialist in Marriage & Family Therapy, Post-Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
    • 1996 LMFT, Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the New Jersey Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
    • 1983 N.L.P., Certified Practitioner, Neurolinguistic Programming
    • 1978 M.A., Masters Degree, Fine Arts, with a concentration in Art Therapy Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, N.J.
    • 1973 M.L.A., Masters Degree, Liberal Arts. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.
    • 1973 M.Div., Masters of Divinity, Pastoral Studies & Counseling, St. Mary's University, Baltimore, Md. Ordained a Catholic Priest, Diocese of Paterson, NJ.
    • 1970-71 Graduate Studies in Art Therapy and Education, 14 Credits, Towson State University, Baltimore, MD.
    • 1968 B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy. Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    • 1996-present Marriage & Family Therapist, The Carrier Foundation for Counseling, Paramus, NJ hired as the Resident Marriage & Family Therapist, after completing Internship at site Responsibilities include: Interviews and assessments of couples and families Facilitating Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy and Solution Focused Therapy Groups in the Partial Hospital Program Facilitating the Weekly Partial Hospital Program "Multifamily Group" (patients and relatives) Created Men's Group and Outpatient Multifamily Group
    • 1995-96 Internship. Carrier Foundation, Paramus, NJ. Marriage and Family Therapy
    • 1993- Host, television production, "The Word, Alive and Well"Cable T.V. Ch.3.
    • 1995-present Host, "The Word Alive and Well", over 14 Cable TV Networks, including: Comcast, Rutherford, Union, Jersey City, Trenton Cable, Jones Intercable Network, Gibbsboro, TKR, NJ, Glassboro, Paramus, Bergen County, Hudson County and Monmouth Counties.
    • 1992- Host, weekly program, WPSC, 88.7 FM Radio, "Catholic Chats on the Air" 1978- Catholic Campus Minister, William Paterson College Description of responsibilities and areas of involvement: -individual, couples and family counseling -volunteer outreach programs which include: Annual Thanksgiving Awareness Program, in cooperation with the Student Government Association, the Greek Senate, students, faculty & staff, on behalf of the Emergency Food Coalition of Passaic County -student visitations to Eva's Kitchen, Preakness Nursing Home, North Jersey Developmental Center and many local agencies in need of volunteers -direct the social, service and spiritual programs offered to all William Paterson College students through Catholic Campus Ministry -create and sponsor the Annual Shelter the Homeless Collection on behalf of Passaic County Homeless Programs, in cooperation with WPC students, faculty and staff -increased the availability and use of the Catholic Campus Ministry Center to WPC Greeks, SGA, SAPB and other student groups
    • 1980-present Consultant, Methods of Change, Inc., South Orange, N.J., providing communications skills and counselling to individuals, couples, families and groups.
    • 1979-present Chaplain, North Jersey Developmental Center, Totowa, NJ
    • 1974-78 Chaplain and faculty member; Art and Religious Studies, De Paul High School, Wayne, NJ -created and managed the Christian Service Program involving direct volunteer service to local schools, hospitals etc.
    • 1976-present Pastoral Associate, St. Patrick's Church, Chatham, NJ
    • 1985-1996 Adjunct Professor, Fine Arts Department., Art History and Studio, St. Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J.
    • 1981- Adjunct Professor and Guest Lecturer, departments of Art, History, Humanities, William Paterson College, Wayne, N.J. Annual "Art at Lunch" series, Ben Shahn Gallery 1989- Coordinator, Campus Ministry Programs of five colleges and three community colleges in three counties within the Diocese of Paterson; Sussex, Passaic & Morris counties.
    • 1970-73 Faculty, Art Department Notre Dame High School, Baltimore, Md. 1968-69 Faculty, Art and Language Arts, Cathedral Academy, Camden, NJ.
    PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, COMMITTEES
    • 1995 Invited and inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi, Xi Gamma Chapter, Educational Honors Fraternity, Seton Hall University

      • 1993 Member, AAMFT, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
    • 1992 Member, NJCA, New Jersey Counseling Association
    • 1992 Member, APA American Psychological Association
    • 1992 Member, NJMHCA, New Jersey Mental Health Counselors Association
    • 1992 Member, William Paterson College "Multicultural Programs Committee"
    • 1991 Member, William Paterson College "New Groups Probationary Committee", of the Greek Senate
    • 1991- Member, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Nu Omega Chapter
    • 1991 Member, Conflicts Resolution Committee, William Paterson College
    • 1990 Co-founder and member, William Paterson College Interfaith Council, to promote religious and ethnic diversity and awareness
    • 1989 Member, Alcohol Awareness Committee, William Paterson College
    • 1989- Adviser, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (Nu Omega Chapter), William Paterson College
    • 1989-95 Member, Scholarship Review Committee of Union Locals #734 & #11. 1984-present Member, NADDCM, National Association of Diocesan Directors of Campus Ministry
    • 1980 Certified Member, CCMA, Catholic Campus Ministers Association
    RECENT PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
    • October 1996 Lecture, "Andy Warhol" A Pop Artist. William Paterson College, Ben Shahn Gallery
    • May, 1993 "The Dysfunctional Family is the Normal Family", Summit Hotel, Chatham Women's Club April, 1993 "Fathers and Daughters", Hanover Manor, Hanover Columbiettes. March, 1993 Workshop Series: "Communications in the Workplace", Sutton Labs., Chatham, NJ
    • August, 1992 "Campus Ministry; the role of the Campus Minister in the 90's" The Beacon, August 30. Clifton, NJ.
    • August, 1993 "Campus Ministry and the Magnificat". The Beacon, August 15. Clifton, NJ.
    HONORS, AWARDS, ART EXHIBITIONS
    • 1995 Adviser of the Year, by William Paterson College Student Services and Student Government Association
    • 1995 Recipient of "Students First Award", William Paterson College
    • 1994 Advisor of the Year by William Paterson College Student Services, Wayne, NJ
    • 1994 Recipient of "Students First Award" by William Paterson College, Wayne, NJ
    • 1993-94 Catholic Campus Ministry Club honored as the "Outstanding Club of William Paterson College" (3rd consecutive year)
    • 1992-96 Represented by Joseph Resources Center Art Gallery, Clearwater, Florida
    • 1992 One Person Exhibit, Sculpture and Paintings, at St. Patrick's Center, Chatham, NJ (November). 1980- One Person and Group Art Shows, throughout New Jersey, New York and Baltimore, Md.
    • 1990 Represented by Espiritu Gallery, Madison Ave. New York, N.Y.
    • 1988 Third Prize, Metuchen Art Exhibit, Metuchen N.J.
    • 1987 First Prize, St. John's Gallery, Mulberry St. Newark, N.J. 1976 First Prize, and Best in Show, Montclair Art in the Park, Montclair, N.J. 1978 "Man of the Year", Wayne Jaycees, for Distinguished Community Service.
    • 1969 Awarded a Coe Fellowship for American Studies, Pepperdine College, Los Angeles Calif.
    RELATED SKILLS/ INTERESTS
    • Computer literacy: Microsoft Publisher, Word Perfect, Harvard Graphics, DeskTop Publishing, Windows '95
    • Extensive National and International Travel experience
    • Communications and Family Interactions Workshops
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