Experience
2006 – present, President, School of Metaphysics
(on Board of Governors since 1982)
The School of Metaphysics is a 501(c)(3) educational and service
organization with 16 branches in 10 states and World Headquarters
in Missouri. Dr. Clark is a liaison with people around
the world who are served by the SOM.
1979 - present Instructor, School of Metaphysics
Dr. Clark has taught applied metaphysics courses for over two
decades and has also taught healing and yoga classes. She
currently instructs advanced metaphysics students and teaches
teachers. The School of Metaphysics ideal is to aid any
individual to become a Whole, Functioning Self. The coursework
is a step-by-step practice of mental and spiritual discipline,
teaching essential life skills such as self respect, undivided
attention, concentration, memory, listening, imagination, reasoning,
breath work, and intuition. Classes include instruction in visualizatrion,
goal-setting, time management, dream interpretation, Holy Scripture
interpretation, meditation, prayer, creativity, spiritual awareness,
forming ideals and purposes, relaxation, re-energizing mind and
body, controlling life force energies, telepathy, clairvoyance,
chakras, inner level dream work, causing enlightened change. Dr.
Clark has also taught continuing education classes through many
universities and community colleges.
1984 - 1994 and 2002 - present Regional Director,
School of Metaphysics
Dr. Clark teaches teachers and directors in School
of Metaphysics centers in four cities. She supervises the
opening of new branches, teaches ongoing teacher certification
seminars, provides guidance and leadership training to instructors,
and offers hands-on experiential training in creativity, self
respect, and spiritual development.
1992 - present Ordained Minister, Interfaith Church
of Metaphysics
The Interfaith Church of Metaphysics embraces the
origin of all religions through understanding, teaching, and
preaching Universal Law and Truth. Reverend Clark
offers sermons, spiritual counseling, and officiates at marriages
and other spiritual rites of passage.
1989 - present Psi Counselor
Psi counseling is intuitive counseling
that uses the whole mind, designed to aid a client discover
the original causal attitudes and develop creative solutions. Psi
counseling is an excellent tool for those who want to discover
their vocation of destiny or a higher level of fulfillment
in life.
1996 - present, Mentor, Spiritual Focus Weekends
In her capacity as a minister, counselor, and teacher,
Dr. Clark mentors intensive weekend sessions for spiritual transformation
and renewal on the College of Metaphysics campus. These
include guided meditations, instruction, and directed spiritual
disciplines. Participants come from all over the world
to attend.
1990 - 2001 Senior Editor, Thresholds Quarterly
Thresholds Quarterly is an educational, inspirational,
spiritual and metaphysical journal that is distributed worldwide. Dr.
Clark solicits and edits articles and frequently interviews prominent
people for features in the journal. Some notable examples
of people she has interviewed are the Dalai Lama, Dr. Bernie
Siegel, Dr. Norman Shealy, and Raymond Moody.
1983 - present Intuitive Reporter
Dr. Clark serves in partnership
with a conductor to provide knowledge from the inner levels
of consciousness: Intuitive Health Analyses and Past
Life Profiles.
1988 - 1998 Vice President, School of Metaphysics
Dr. Clark was the Vice President
of the Board of Directors and supervised teachers and directors. Responsible
for upholding the service ideals of the organization and making
educational policy decisions. Has been a member of the
Board of Directors since 1982 and was Secretary from 1990 through
2001. |
Lectures and Presentations given
by Dr. Laurel Clark
Following are some examples of presentations Dr. Clark has given
to groups and organizations:
Powers of Ten Seminar, St. Louis University, 2007 (9.25 CEU’s
approved by NASW-Missouri), Oklahoma State University, Norman,
OK, 2007 (approved for 10 CEU's by Oklahoma State Board of Licensed
Social Workers) and Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY), 2006.
Professional Women’s Alliance, St. Louis, MO, “Listening
with the Heart,” 2007
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Louisville, Kentucky, “Essential
Life Skills for Success,” 2007
International Association of Administration Professionals, Louisville,
Kentucky, “Life Skills for Success,” 2007
Eli Lilly National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Essential
Life Skills,” 2007
Eli Lilly Home Office, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Coordinating
Home, Work and Play: Essential Life Skills for Relaxation
and Productivity,” 2006
Borshoff Johnson Matthews, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Decluttering
Your Mind: The Art of Concentration,” 2006
L. Krupp Construction Company, St. Louis, Missouri, “Communication
Essential for Supervisors,” 2006
Semonin Realtors, Louisville, Kentucky, “A New Paradigm
for Communication and Better Listening,” 2006
Blairwood Country Club, Louisville, Kentucky, “The Only
Diet that Works: LIFE (Love, Imagination, Forgiveness, Energy),” 2006
Spirit and Place Festival, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Peacemaking:
Being a Force for Good in the World. Lessons from 5 Nobel
Peace Laureates”, 2005
Unity Church, Louisville, Kentucky, “How to Raise an Indigo
Child,” 2005
Unity Christ Church, St. Louis, Missouri, “What is Metaphysics?” 2005
Unitarian Universalist Church, St. Louis, Missouri, “Peacemaking: 9
Lessons for Changing Yourself, Your Relationships, and Your World,” 2005
Joseph Beth Bookseller, Lexington, Kentucky, “Dharma:
Finding Your Soul’s Purpose,” 2005
Barnes and Noble, Cincinnati, Ohio, “Interpreting Dreams
for Self Discovery,” 2005
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN: “Seven
Keys to Spiritual Friendship,” 2004
“The Power of Personal Connection” seminar, Indianapolis,
IN, 2004
“Developing Intuition” seminar, Louisville, KY,
2004
Posh Salon, Lexington, KY, “The Only Diet You’ll
Ever Need: LIFE (Love, Imagination, Forgiveness, Energy),” 2004
United Methodist Singles, St. Louis, MO, “Finding Your
Soul Mate,” 2003
Aegon Insurance, Louisville, KY, “Positive Thinking” and “The
Creative Mind,” 2003
St. Anthony’s Regional Medical Center, St. Louis, MO,“The
Power of Kundalini,” 2003
Brotherhood of Eternal Truth, New Albany, IN, Loving Your Enemies,” 2003
Unitarian Universalist Church, Indianapolis,“Dreams, Language
of the Soul,” 2003 Unitarian Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Discovering
Your Soul’s Purpose,” 2003 Joseph Beth Bookseller,
Lexington, Kentucky, “Interpreting Dreams for Self Discovery,” and “Permanent
Healing,” 2003
Professional Women’s Alliance, St. Louis, Missouri, “Essential
Mind Skills,” 2002 Church of Divine Science Regional Conference, “Essential
Life Skills & Soul Development,” 2002
Citizens Action Coalition, Indianapolis, Indiana, “Fulfilling
Your Soul’s Purpose,” 2002 Northeastern Illinois
Hospice, Chicago, “Understanding Your Purpose in Life,” 2002
Barnes and Noble, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Spiritual Dreaming,” 2002
Barnes and Noble, Des Moines, Iowa, “The Fountain of Youth,” 2002
Mensa Regional Convention, Kansas City, MO, “Developing
Intuitive Potential,” 2001
Millennium Health Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, “Karmic
Healing,” 2001
Barnes and Noble, Springfield, Missouri, “Healing for
a Higher Purpose, 1999
Whole Life Expo, Chicago, IL, “Developing Intuition for
Spiritual Awareness,” 1997
Unity and Diversity Council World Festival, Los Angeles, California, “The
Universal Language of Mind,” 1996
National Seminar Tour in 15 cities: "Shaping Your Life: The
Power of Creative Imagery." Dr. Clark was the keynote speaker
for these seminars based on her book, 1994
Junior Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium, St. Louis,
Missouri, "Interpreting Dreams For Self Awareness and Enhanced
Human Potential," 1994
Mensa Regional Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, "Developing
Intuition," 1994
Missouri State Teachers Association Convention, St. Louis,
Missouri,
"Learning How to Learn: Developing Undivided Attention,
Concentration, Listening, and Memory, " 1991
University of Missouri/Columbia Women's Center, "Developing
Creativity," and "Finding Your Soul Mate: Keys to a Fulfilling
Relationship," 1993
University of Missouri/St. Louis Women's Center, "The Power
of Creative Imagination," "Interpreting Dreams for Self Awareness," and "Finding
Your Soul Mate," 1992-1993
First National Bank, Columbia, Missouri, "Taking the Dis-stress
Out of Stress,” 1993
U.S. Department of Labor, Fort Collins, CO, “Learning
to Relax for Productivity & Contentment," 1991.
Board of Realtors, Longmont, Colorado and Fort Collins, Colorado, "Using
Creative Visualization for Successful Sales," and “Learning
How to Listen,” 1990.
University of Missouri at St. Louis, “Concentration for
Reducing Stress and Better Living,” and “Interpreting
Dreams for Self Awareness, 1987.
United States Department of Commerce, Boulder, Colorado, “Applied
Concentration and Relaxation for Bringing it All Together: Work,
Family, and Home,” 1986.
University of Colorado/Boulder Psychology Graduate
Department, "Interpreting Dreams for Effective Counseling and
Understanding," 1986.
Win/Win Forum, Fort Collins, Denver, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, "Using
Creative Imagination for Success," 1986 - 1989.
Salesmen With A Purpose, Fort Collins, Denver, and Colorado
Springs, Colorado, "Developing Imagination for Awakening Creative
Genius," 1988 - 1990.
Some of the other groups to whom Dr. Clark has spoken are the
Denver and Aurora Police Departments; Boulder, CO Sherriff’s
Dept., Denver Art Museum Security Staff; University of Colorado/Fort
Collins; Department of Mental Health, Colorado Springs; Colorado
Springs Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services; Fort Collins
and Denver Hospice; Chamber of Commerce, American Business Women's
Association, Singletarians, Parents Without Partners, United
Methodist Singles, high schools, and college classes |