Curriculum Vitae
David R. Howard, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Current Position:
Assistant Professor, College of Christian Studies
Advise and teach full-time in the Department of Graduate Counseling and
Psychology with emphasis in the Marriage & Family Christian Counseling
Program
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, Texas
Contact Information:
UMHB
College of Christian Studies
Box 8422
900 College St.
Belton, TX 76513
Office (254) 295-5421
Cell (254) 718-8622
david.howard@umhb.edu
Citizenship: United States of America
Family Status: Married (Diane E. Howard)
Three children (Jonathan, Matthew, Mark) and seven grandsons
Education:
Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University (Family Studies) 2004
M.A. Kansas State University (Human Development & Family Studies) 1988
M.Div. Western Seminary (Pastoral Ministries) 1971
B.A. University of Oregon (Psychology) 1967
Diploma, Oregon City High School, Oregon City, Oregon, 1963
Ph.D. Dissertation Title:
“Process Evaluation of a Court-Mandated Divorce Education Program”
Director: Dr. Mary Bold
Master’s Thesis:
“Family Stress Management in the Military”
Doctoral Exam Areas:
Family Therapy
Family Policy
Family Theories
Family Research
Human and Family Development
Areas of Specialization:
Marriage and Family Therapy
Divorce Processes and Education
Evaluation Research
Pastoral Counseling and Ministries
Human Development and Family Studies
Professional Experience:
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August 2006 to present: Assistant Professor, College of Christian Studies, teaching
full-time in the Department of Graduate Counseling & Psychology (primarily in the
Marriage and Family Christian Counseling Program), University of Mary HardinBaylor; Belton, Texas
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August 2006 to August 2009: Director, Military Chaplains’ Program in the Marriage
and Family Christian Counseling Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor;
Belton, Texas
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January 2004 to August 2006: Adjunct Professor, Graduate Department of
Psychology and Counseling, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton, Texas
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January 1994 to present: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional
Counselor, Community Counseling Center, Belton, Texas
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Counselor in private practice with individuals, couples, and families
Workshop, retreat, conference speaker and facilitator
Group Therapist, Metroplex Hospital Mental Health Pavilion, Killeen, Texas
Family Life Education provider for parents and couples
Trainer for professionals
January 1974 to January 1994: Chaplain (LTC), US Army, Retired
o Chaplain with Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Department of Defense
personnel and their families while assigned with the artillery, infantry, armor,
combat aviation, air defense, as well as unit, chapel, and family life chaplain at
Forts Carson, Lewis, Knox, and Hood, as well as in Germany, Johnston Island,
and Korea.
o Senior Chaplain/Pastor of seven Army chapel congregations. Served highly
diverse populations and provided pastoral ministries, pastoral counseling, and
family life education.
o Family Life Chaplain Specialization – conducted marriage and family counseling,
retreats, workshops, training events for chaplains, parishioners, military units and
personnel.
Curriculum Developed and Courses Taught at the Graduate Level:
Group Processes
Christian Counseling Professional Ethics and Issues
Counseling Ethics: Problems and Issues
Marriage and Family Therapy
Christian Approach to Marriage Counseling
Marriage and Family Brief Christian Counseling
Ministries to Families
Practicum and Internship I
Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy Techniques
Professional Presentations for Community, Military, Professional and
Laypersons Development:
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Community Presentation: “Spirituality and the Soldier” Central Texas Chapter of the
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Meeting, Temple, TX Oct 2009
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Community Presentation: “Dealing With Family Dynamics: Family Members That
Interfere And Dealing With The Roller Coaster Of Emotions That Come With It”
The SAVVY Caregiver Group, Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas, March 2010
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“Suicide Research Update: New Theory of Suicide and Relevance to the Military,
Clinical Practice, and Pastoral Care” Presentation at the Christian Counselors
Luncheon, Temple, TX Sep 09
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“Spirituality and the Soldier” Presentation to Central Texas Chapter of the National
Association of Social Workers (NASW) Meeting, Temple, TX Oct 09
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Consultant as subject matter expert on military related suicides and resources with
Will Interactive, Inc. (producer and script writer) for Fort Hood pilot project program
on suicide prevention using live dramatic simulations and facilitators
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Presenter and discussion facilitator of “Emotionally Focused Therapy Overview” for
the Belton/Temple Area Christian Counselor’s Networking Luncheon.
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Facilitator/organizer for Belton/Killeen/Temple area counselors’ and ministers’
attendance and participation in the Texas-wide gathering in Austin for “Twogether”
state initiative for premarital and marital education training and funding.
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Co-Director, Unit Ministry Team (Army Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant) Recovery
Retreat: Two day retreat for battle stress and trauma recovery work for Chaplains and
Chaplain Assistants recently redeployed from Iraq.
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Presentation on “Family Systems for the Layperson” for Script Writing class, and
collaborator/military family advisor for Communications Department on training film
production for counseling simulations related to ministry and counseling with the
military family.
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Presentation: “Listening Skills Training for Crises Lay Counselors” Community of
Hope, Christ Church, Temple
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Presentation: “Listening that Transforms Conflict” Pastor’s Ministry Upgrade,
Meyers Christian Studies Center
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Presentation: “Healing Power of the Listening Ear” Ministers Forum, Shelton
Auditorium, UMHB
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Presenter, Family Systems training for Christ Church Lay Counselor Training
Program
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Presenter, “Avoiding the Rattlesnakes: Integrity in Ministry” Seminar for local
pastors and lay leaders on professional and ethical decision-making
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Small Group and Action Committee Participant, “The New Normal” Military Child
Education Coalition Communities Network, starting February 2007
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Facilitator, Strong Bonds, Strong Couples Retreat with U.S. Army Reserves couples,
March 2007
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Army Strong: Tools for Urban and Family Survival Conference attendance,
facilitation, and networking
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Participant, C.A.R.E. Leadership Network
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Presenter for monthly “For Kids’ Sake,” a Bell County Court-Mandated Divorce
Education Program
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Retreat Director and Presenter, Adoptive Couples Marriage Retreats
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Lecturer, Mental Health Awareness luncheons, Temple and Belton, TX
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“Army Senior Leaders Marriage Maintenance”
Guest speaker, two consecutive Colonels’ Mess Valentines Day Luncheons, Fort
Hood, TX
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“His Needs/Her Needs for Army Couples”
Guest speaker, the Protestant Women of the Chapel, Fort Hood, TX
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“Effective Crisis Counseling for Unit Ministry Teams”
Workshop presenter, Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants Training Conference, Fort
Hood, TX
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“Managing Grief and Loss” Guest speaker, Fort Hood Mental Health Clinic
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“Family and Personal Stress Management”
Frequent lecturer for various soldier, government employee, and family member
gatherings
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“Understanding Depression and Preventing Suicide” Frequent lecturer for soldier,
family member, and government employee briefings
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“Counseling Strategies for Noncommissioned Officers and Supervisors”
Lecturer, Army Leadership training conferences
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“Integration of Psychology and Theology for Unit Ministry Team Counseling”
Workshop presenter, Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant Training Conference
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“Confidentiality and Privileged Communication”
Speaker, Unit Ministry Team Training Conference
Professional Memberships and Certifications:
 Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Number 3010) 1993-present
 Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (Number 12878) 1995-present
 Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor, American Association For Marriage
and Family Therapy (Number 20888)
 Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
 Member, American Association of Christian Counselors
 Member, Christian Counselors of Texas
 Training Director/Instructor for workshops with pastors and counselors for
certification in Prepare/Enrich Premarital and Marital Inventories and counseling
materials
 Certified Marriage Education Presenter for Prevention and Relationship
Enhancement Programs (PREP and Christian PREP)