With a background that includes degrees in philosophy, theology, and spirituality - in addition to a Ph.D in psychology - Dr. Legere offers a perspective that is truly wholistic. The author of two books, and a frequent speaker on television, Tom has offered workshops in psycho-spiritual growth and counseled hundreds of people over a thirty-plus year career.
He offers you spiritual retreats, tapes and books that can help you on your spiritual quest, as well as individual counseling at his office in Westmont, NJ. He is willing to travel anywhere in the world to lead workshops for your group. A world-class speaker and workshop leader, he is recognized globally as an articulate yet simple teacher of spiritual principles.
THOMAS E. LEGERE, Ph.D.
810 Locust Street
Suite #203
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-922-1671 phone
215-922-2453 fax
E-Mail
Career Summary: |
Extensive experience and outstanding professional record of accomplishment in the areas
of teaching, counseling, training, authorship, lecturing, seminar leadership, and the
ministry. |
Education: |
Ph.D. Psychology (with a specialization in transpersonal psychology),
Union Institute & University (1993)
M.A. Spirituality, Fordham University (1981)
S.T.L. Theology, Urban University, Rome, Italy (1970)
B.A. Philosophy, Marquette University (1966) |
Training: |
- Graduate of three year training program, Psychosynthesis Center for Spiritual
Psychology, Paoli, PA
- CAS (Certified Addictions Specialist)
- Fellow, American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) |
Professional
Experience: |
Counseling / Therapy
- Maintains private practice for adults and adolescents utilizing transpersonal
psychology and Jungian theory base.
- Conducts group therapy and acts as seminar leader as part of private practice.
Teaching / Instruction
- Adjunct Professor at LaSalle University graduate school staff, 1982-84
º The Psychology of Spirituality
º Introduction to Spirituality
- Adjunct Professor at Holy Fimily College, 1980-81
º The Psychology of Spirituality
- Adjunct Professor at Immaculata College, 1994-2002
º Mid-Life Transitions
º Dream Interpretation
º The Psychospiritual Journey
º Jungian Psychology
º Interpersonal Relations
º Human Development
º Jungian Spirituality
º Adult Human Development
- Adjunct Professor at Chestnut Hill College, 1999-2002
º Twelve Step Spirituality
º Foundations of Addictive Behavior
º Counseling Approaches to Substance Abuse
- Faculty of Rutgers University Center of Alcohol Studies, 1997-2004
º Twelve Step Spirituality
º From Abuse to Dependency
º Spirituality, Addiction, and Desire
º Spirituality: The Golden Key to Recovery
º The Psychology of the Soul
º Working with the Unconscious for Relapse Prevention
- Adjunct Professor at Rowan University for Addiction Studies, 1996-2003
º Fundamentals of Drug and Alcohol Dependency
º Developmental Psychology of Dmg and Alcohol Abuse
º Psychological Evaluation and Counseling Services
- Adjunct Professor at Gwynedd-Mercy College, 2001-2003
º Theories of Counseling
º Issues in Substance Abuse
º Human Development
- Assistant Professor at Fordham University, 2003 to present
º Personality Theories and Spiritual Formation
º Human Development I
º Human Development II
º Theories of Pastoral Counseling
º Basic Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction skills
º Psychology, Spirituality, and Religion
Authorship
- Books:
º Thoughts on the Run. (1983) Minneapolis, MN: Winston
Press
º Your Spiritual Journey. (1985) Liguori, MO: Liguori
Publications
- Journals: (in chronological order)
º "Should your kids go to Mass?", U.S. Catholic, pp.36-36
(April 1973)
º "Catholicism: Ruin or Renewal?", U.S. Catholic, pp. 39-40
(November 1973)
º "Permanent Deacons: Better to Burn than to Marry", U.S.
Catholic, p.32 (April 1976)
º "A Spirituality for Today", Studies in Formative Spirituality,
pp.375-383 (May 1984).
º "Real Presence: A Meditation", Emmanuel, pp. 510-11
(November 1988)
º "The Eucharist: Healer of Illusions", Emmanuel. pp. 567-69
(December 1988)
º "Meaningful Coincidences: A Meditation", Emmanuel, pp.
570-73 (June 1989)
º "Don't Tinker with the Mass", Emmanuel. pp. 516-19
(November 1989)
º "The Spiritual Connection: The Golden Key to Recovery",
The Counselor', pp. 36-37 (September/October 1999)
- Newspapers:
º Authored 446 columns as syndicated columnist from 1972-
1992. All titles and columns available for inspection upon request.
- Video/Audio Productions:
Audio:
º "Basics of Christian Spirituality"
º "Augustine: Finding the God Within"
º "Ignatius: How to Form Ones Conscience"
º "Catherine: Balancing Prayer and Action"
º "How to Interpret Ones Dreams"
º "How to Overcome Depression"
º "Your Spiritual Journey"
º "Mid-Life: The Second Journey
º "A Christian Look at Reincarnation"
- Video:
º "Christianity for a New Age", Fullv Alive Publications (1984)
º "Awakening to the God Within", Liguori Publications (1986)
º "Impact of Disaster on Children in our Schools: A program
for School Nurses", State University ofNJ (2002)
Lecturer/Leader/Presenter
- Regular presenter on "Real to Reel" television show (WPHL) from 1982-1990.
- Retreat Master at the following retreat houses ftom 1980-1992.
º St. Pius X Retreat House, Blackwood, NJ
º St. Josephs in-the-Hills Retreat House, Malvern, PA
º Dominican Retreat House, Elkins Park, PA
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Employment: |
- Counselor in private practice, Westmont, New Jersey, 1990 to present
- Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, 1970 to 1992
- LaSalle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1982 to 1984
- Holy Family College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980 to 1981
- Immaculata University, Immaculata, Pennsylvania, 1994 to 2002
- Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1996 to 2003
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1997 to 2003
- Gwynedd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, 2001 to 2003
- Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1999 to 2002
- Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 2003 to present |
Professional
Memberships: |
- The American Teilhard Association
- The International Association for Near Death Studies
- Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship
- The Academy of Religion and Psychic Research
- The Academy of Holistic Medicine
- National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
- Association for Transpersonal Psychology
- New Jersey Counseling Association
- Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis
- Spiritual Directors International
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) |
International and National Keynote Addresses
º Keynote speaker at national convention of Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship International, Philadelphia, PA
(August 2002)
º Keynote speaker and workshop leader at International School of Alcohol and Drug Studies, Helsingor,
Denmark (August 2001)
º Keynote speaker for the Rutgers University Summer School of Drug and Alcohol Studies, New Brunswick,
NJ (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
º Keynote speaker at Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico (March 1996)
º Keynote speaker at Southeastern Conference, Guilford College, Goldsboro, NC (August 1994)
º Keynote speaker at national convention of Serra International, New Brunswick, NJ (April 1991)
º Keynote speaker at Life Spectrums, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, P A (July 1986)
International and National Keynote Conference Presenter
º Workshop leader at national convention of National Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors,
Philadelphia, PA (May 1999)
º Principal presenter at national convention of Contact USA, Mount Laurel, NJ (April 1998)
º Presented six weeks of spiritual renewal programs for U.S. Army Chaplains, under the sponsorship of the
U.S. Pentagon, in the United States, Germany, and Korea (1989)
Other Education Presentations
º Instructor at the "School of Sacred Ministries," Pebble Hill Interfaith Community Church, Doylestown, PA
(2000-2004)
º Addictions counseling staff trainer at the Pensacola Naval Base, Pensacola, FL (August 2002, and February 1998)
º Principal presenter at the Johnson and Johnson "Live for Life" advanced seminar for school nurses,
Indianapolis, IN (October 1999)
º Guest lecturer at the Jungian groups in the Delaware Valley: the "C.J. Jung Institute of West Jersey,"
Moorestown, NJ (1983-2003); "Round Table Associates," Media, PA (1999-2002); and "The Jung Center,"
Philadelphia, PA (1986-2000)
º Trainer for the State of New Jersey "Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor" training program (1995-1999)
º Faculty member at "The Psychosyntesis Center for Spiritual Psychology," Paoli, PA (1992-1998)
º Instructor at "Tree of Life Institute," Avalon, NJ (1985-2004)
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