Type Of Business:
Marriage and family therapy practice
Expertise:
Depression; Anxiety; Psychoanalysis; Psychiatry; Psychotherapy; Couple, marriage, family and group therapy; Baby-parent relationships and class instruction; Dance and movement therapy; Poetry therapy; Pastoral counseling; Ministry; Education; Supervision; Poetry; Writing
Major Product/SVS:
Health care services; Marriage and family therapy; Psychoanalysis; Psychotherapy; Dance and movement therapy; Poetry therapy; Education and supervision of therapy students
Hobbies/Sports:
Wood and clay sculpting; Poetry; Writing; Singing
Education Degrees:
MD, School of Medicine, New York University (1959); Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, The New York Quarterly; Life Member, American Psychiatric Association; Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors; American Group Psychotherapy Association; Approved Supervisor, Fellow, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; American Dance Therapy Association; American Psychosomatic Society; Congress on Research in Dance; National Association of Poetry Therapy; Supervisor Training Institute; AAPC
Industry:
Mental Health Care
Children's Names:
Thomas, Paul Wallace
Date of Distinction:
8/8/2011
Work History:
Teacher, Touro College, New York, NY (2006-2009); Faculty, Supervisor, Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute, Blanton-Peale Institute (1963-1968, 1971-2001)Lecturer, Union Theological Seminary, New York (1985-1996); Adjunct Professor, Graduate Dance Therapy Program, New York University (1983-1991); Teacher, Private Practice, Infant-Parent Workshops (1974-1990); Lecturer, Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO (1990)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Murphy is also a dance therapist and incorporates body movement in his phsychoanalysis while caring for others.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Helping clients; Teaching his students.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As someone who experiments and is full of life.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Depression
Spouse's Name:
Thelma F. Dixon, Ed.D
Charity:
Board of Directors, The New York Quarterly (1998-Present); Volunteer Teacher, English Classes for Chinese Monks and Nuns, Literary America, Carmel, NY (1998-2000); Volunteer English Teacher for Chinese People, Church of New York (1992-1998); Editorial Board, Dance Research Journal, Congress on Research in Dance (1981-1984)
Number Of Years In Profession:
50
Number Of Years In Current Position:
50
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his diligence, persistence, knowledge and experience.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working as a minister. He started doing individual analysis in 1970 and became interested in marriage counseling.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Murphy recently retired from his practice in individual, marriage and family therapy. He has had 14 editorial pieces and letters to the editor published in newspapers, and he has published a host of field-related books, chapters and articles. He also created five sculptures, which have been displayed. Between 2006 and 2009, Dr. Murphy taught at Tuoro College in New York. Prior to this, he was a supervisor and member of the faculty at the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute; he worked with the Blanton-Peale Institute from 1963 to 1968 and again from 1971 to 2001. He also lectured at the Union Theological Seminary between 1985 and 1996. Furthermore, Dr. Murphy is a former adjunct professor of the graduate dance therapy program at New York University, having served in this capacity from 1983 to 1991. He has also taught private infant-parent workshops between 1974 and 1990, and lectured at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo., in 1990.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting individual, couple and family psychoanalysis, including through the use of body movement and dance therapy
Education Certifications:
Licensed Psychoanalyst, State of New York (2008-Present); Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, State of New York (2006-Present); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of New York (2006-Present); Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of New York (2006-Present); Licensed Physician, New York State; Ordained Minister, UCC
Awards/Honors:
Appreciation Award, The Korean Pastoral Care and Counseling (2010); Honor for Years of Distinguished Service, Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute, New York, NY (2001); Significant Contribution to the Field of Marriage and Family Therapy, Metro Chapter, New York Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (2000); Distinguished Contribution Award, Eastern Region of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (1995); Distinguished Faculty Service Award, Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute, New York (1992); Fellow, The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy for Innovative Techniques (1982)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Murphy hopes to write books.