Michael Ziegler
Thorndale, PA ***72
***************@**.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelziegler1970
Education
Master of Science / Pastoral Counseling August 2011 to May 2014
Neumann University, Aston, PA
Master of Arts / Catholic Life and Thought August 1995 to May 1997
Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN
Bachelor of Arts / Classical Studies (major) / Philosophy (minor) August 1991 to May 1994
Saint Meinrad College St. Meinrad, IN
Specialized Training
Choice Theory / Reality Therapy Basic Intensive Training July 2014
William Glasser Institute / Center for Reality Therapy
Training course for Spiritual Directors September 2004 to July 2006
Mount Saint Joseph Retreat and Conference Center, Maplemount, KY
Spiritual Direction Institute
Clinical Pastoral Education – 1 Unit Summer 1997
Veterans Administration Hospital, Nashville, TN
Professional Experience
Owner – Therapist August 2014 to Present
Shalom Center for Mental Health and Happiness, Exton, PA
Psychotherapy / Pastoral Counseling / Consultation / Coaching
Counselor – Intern August 2013 to May 2014
Daemion Counseling Center, Berwyn, PA
Client intake, drug and alcohol evaluation, counseling clients.
Counseling Intern January 2013 to May 2013
Maris Grove, Glen Mills, PA
Visiting residents and family of Long Term Care, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing facility, counseling as
appropriate.
Counseling Intern August 2012 to December 2012
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Counseling adult and child survivors of relationship abuse.
Pastoral and Theological Studies – Adjunct Faculty August 2012 to June 2013
Neumann University
Taught 3 sections of THEO 104 – Theological Foundations
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Michael Ziegler – Curriculum Vitae
Secretary for Worship and Spiritual Life / Director / Pastoral Musician September 2003 to September 2011
Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee, Department of Worship and Spiritual Life
Summary: Beginning as Pastoral Musician in the Office of Liturgical Music and working with the diocesan Liturgical
Ministry Institute (later renamed Institute for Liturgy and Spirituality, ILS), progressively promoted as Director of
the ILS, then appointed Secretary for Worship and Spiritual Life.
Tenor Section Leader August 2004 to October 2008
Temple Israel Memphis, TN
Participation in Choir for High Holy Day services, and at periodic musical Shabbat services.
Professional Tenor Section Vocalist / Soloist August 2004 to September 2009
Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble Memphis, TN
Participation in Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble as a Professional Ensemble Member and soloist, as requested.
Director of Religious Education July 1999 to March 2002
St. Bernard Catholic Community Louisville, KY
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 1998 to May 1999
The Catholic University of America Washington, DC
Professional Association Memberships
American Counseling Association
Pennsylvania Counseling Association
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society
Alpha Omega Nu chapter – Neumann University
Currently serving as a member of the Alumni Board
2013-2014 - Secretary – Treasurer
Speaking Engagements
Choice Theory Psychology and Spirituality: Please Try This At Home, Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, West Chester, PA,
July 2014
Clergy Workshop: Liturgical Chants of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception,
Memphis, TN, May 2011
Welcoming the Roman Missal, Third Edition: Singing the Chants of the Roman Missal, USCCB Secretariate for Divine
Worship / Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, Alexandria, LA, October 2010
Full, Conscious and Active Participation in the Sacred Liturgy, Church of the Incarnation, Collierville, TN, Lent 2008
Scrapbooks, Lighthouses and Spaceships – Ursuline Identity for the Future (Response to the Keynote Address), North
American Ursuline Convocation, Louisville, KY, July 2007