Stephen W Emerick, Poet~Psychologist, Native American Flute Player

Stephen W Emerick, Poet~Psychologist, and Native American Flute Player
7071 Corporate Way ~ Suite 104, Centerville Ohio 45459
Phone: (937) 434-2100 Fax: (937) 439-3747. E-Mail: sweldc@aol.com
Psychology Practice: (937) 434-2100

Stephen is a poet~psychologist and Native American Flute Player who resides in Centerville, Ohio USA. His educational background includes graduate degrees in: Psychology–PHD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Psychology from The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio USA; Psychology (Master of Arts), Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana USA; A Seminary degree (Master of Divinity) from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio USA. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio, USA.

Stephen is a Member of: The Ohio Psychological Association; The American Counseling Association; The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute; and the International Positive Psychology Association. He is also a member of the Miami Valley Flute Circle, Sun Watch Village.

Stephen is the proud father of Shawna Ruth Emerick (BA Degree in Dance from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana; Yoga Instructor and Thai Body Work Specialist). Shawna  has done volunteer work in Thailand with Cross Cultural Solutions; she also received training and certification in Thai Massage while in Thailand, which she now offers through her private practice in New York City. She returned from a trip to India in early 2012, as always the world traveler and life long learner.

Shawna and Stephen do an annual retreat in southeastern Ohio. Our next one is October 27-28-29, 2013! See Poetry and Yoga Retreat page for details! Stephen and Shawna are co-authors of The Nature of Life: Inner Voice~Inner Light. Visit Blurb.com for more information and purchasing.

Stephen is the proud father of Olivia Grace Emerick (MA Degree in Forensic Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois). Olivia is a specialist in Mental Health and working in a large psychiatric hospital in Chicago Illinois. Stephen enjoys sharing  with Olivia in this field of common interest. Stephen has come to admire Olivia for her perseverance, her love of service and justice, and her humility. It was because of Olivia that Stephen was introduced to Peru. This was after Olivia had completed a number of months of volunteer service with Cross Cultural Solutions in Lima Peru. Stephen and Shawna went to Peru, met up with Olivia…then trekked the Andes, and also flew into the Amazon region for more exploring.

Stephen is married to the creative artist Deborah Lynn Emerick. Deborah was recently one of the feathered artists when her work was purchased and is now on display at Children’s Medical Center, Dayton Ohio! She was also commissioned by Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton Ohio. Her work is on permanent display in the Cardio-Thoracic Hospital Wing, Dayton Ohio.

Her creative art expressions include fabric arts; wearable art clothing; art dolls; painting; commissioned work, and the unique and creative art of just what you would not find any where else! Deborah is a nursing graduate of Ohio State University, and is also one of the finest nurses in the USA!

Stephen’s role model for change has been his father, Dr. Rev. Samuel Emerick.  Sam was one of the original persons in the early stage and development of a Fund for Humanity, which eventually became Habitat for Humanity. Millard Fuller, who also founded Habitat,  passed away in February 2009. When this organization was first formed, Samuel was elected its first Chairman of the Board. While Chairman, Stephen and his father traveled to Zaire, Africa (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) for Samuel Emerick’s consultation with Habitat projects in that country. Samuel crossed over  January 13 of 2012. His legacy and that of those dreamers one and all….lives on in the hearths of homes around the world.

Stephen’s relationships with his brother’s Craig and John continues to deepen with the passing years. All three have a yearly gathering in the Hocking Hills at The Inn at Cedar Falls every October. Both their relationships with one another, and the beauty of the Hocking Hills, continues to inspire them in their lives as brothers.

Poetry Works Currently Available: Poems from Deeps Woods; Poems from Deep Woods~ The Written Words; Poems from The Inn at Cedar Falls; and Poems from The Inn at Cedar Falls~ The Written Words. See My Bookstore, or visit Blurb.com for ordering.

Of Interest Booklets Now Available: A Stone’s Throw. Also, The Nature of Life: Inner Voice~Inner Light.

NEW CD! Peace Washes Over Me. You can find my CD at CDBaby.com. Thank you!

Stephen’s travels have included areas of the US and Baja, Scotland (including the Hebrides Islands), England, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, France, Africa (then a country known as Zaire) and most recently, Peru. He and his daughters trekked the Andes Mountains and climbed to Machu Pichu. This was followed by 5 days in an eco retreat in the Amazon. Stephen is a regular visitor to southeastern Ohio and the Hocking Hills area, where he does much of his nature poetry and Native American flute compositions.

Stephen is indebted to Award Winning Photographer Jim Crotty for the use of some of the enclosed images. Stephen met Jim at The Inn at Cedar Falls, and hasn’t been the same since. Jim is a masterful photographer and Image Maker of Nature! Thank you Jim!

Stephen near The Inn at Cedar Falls….