Stephen is a poet~psychologist 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.
He is a Member of the Ohio Psychological Association, and the American Counseling Association. Professional Member of the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO). Member, Ohio Environmental Council. American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) Full Member
Stephen is married to Deborah Lynn Emerick,RN. He is the proud father of Shawna Ruth Emerick (BA Degree in Dance from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana) and Olivia Grace Emerick (MA Degree in Forensic Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois).
Stephen’s role model for change has been his father, Dr. Rev. Samuel Emerick. Sam Emerick was one of the original persons in the early stage and development of a Fund for Humanity, which eventually became Habitat for Humanity. 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. The Reverand Doctor Samuel St John Emerick crossed over January 13, 2012. He is greatly missed.
Stephen’s travels have included areas of the US and Baja, Scotland (including the Hebrides Islands), Cat Island of the Bahamas, England, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, France, Africa (Zaire), , Peru, and Native American Reservations of the Sioux and Other Tribes.
Rafael De La Ossa (Dominican Republic Office) – Jewelry
International Security – P&R Security International (Lima, Peru : Democratic Republic of Zaire, Africa : The Outer Hebrides Scotland)
Life Coaching Provided By – Shawna Emerick (New York City)
Salubrious Counseling Process Consultant – Olivia Emerick (Chicago Office)
More about Stephen W. Emerick
Stephen is the founder non-profit site MedicineSinging™
Its mission is to develop a broad array of programs on MedicineSinging.com that can be accessed for aid in exploring physical, mental and spiritual health as well as socioeconomic and planetary concerns of everyday life. To share these resources at no cost to anyone who is in need.
To help inform those who find themselves in majority populations, of the richness of the Indigenous and environmental teachings, guidance and blessings available to everyone. And to develop relationships among peoples to further this Purpose and Plan.
To develop and present at no charge the stories and their expressions through art, poetry, song, hymns, ceremonies and writings developed through this program found at MedicineSinging.com.
The Purpose of MedicineSinging™
Explore to understand one another and the world; to understand in order to:
Exchange dialogues within and between the scientific, spiritual, and communal/tribe/clan indigenous understandings of the world so that we may:
Expand such understanding into the development of relationships to foster connections between peoples, places, species, and shared stories in order to:
Express the beauty and complexity of human relationships with one another and with the environment in order to:
Ensure the existence of this planet for the next seven generations.
