I HAVE A VOICE
CURRICULUM VITAE
F. DEAN SUNSERI, M.A., M.Ed., L.P.C.
9078 Merritt Lane, Suite D
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 626-5454 ds@ihaveavoice.com
Date of Birth: 5-6-64 Place of Birth: New Orleans, LA
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans, Master of Education in Counseling for Human Services, 1991-1993; New Orleans, LA
Notre Dame Graduate School of Theology, Master of Arts in Theology, 1987-1991; New Orleans, LA
St. Joseph Seminary College, Bachelor of Arts in History, 1985-1987; St. Benedict, LA
Auburn University, 1982-1984; Auburn, AL
Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Louisiana #1934)
Personal & Business Coaching
Professional Speaking
Sports Performance Coaching
Mental Health Counseling
Workshop & Seminar Facilitator
Addictive Disorders
Private Practice, Personal Coaching, Business Coaching & Counseling
Corporate Consultant
Professional Speaker
Author, A Roadmap to the Soul
Clinical Director, Evergreen Wellness Center, Mental Health Services & The Right Step - New Orleans, Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Abuse
Employee Assistant Program Representative, Mental Health Counselor, Pastoral Counseling Center, Mercy Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, LA 70115
Outpatient Treatment Counselor, Freedom Recovery Inc., 3017 12th Street, Metairie, LA 70002
Mental Health Counselor, Addiction Trauma Center, 3017 12th Street, Metairie, LA 70002
High School Teacher, DeLa Salle High School, 5300 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans LA 70115
Mental Health Counselor, University of New Orleans Counseling Center, East Campus, New Orleans, LA 70148
Pastoral Counselor, Herman Hospital, Houston, TX
CoachU University
American Counseling Association
American Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling
Louisiana Counseling Association
2002:
El Vocero Newspaper Sales Team (New Orleans, LA), "Business Coaching:Sales Excellence", June 2002
Marine Meuw Unit Returning from Afghanistan War (Camp Lejeune, NC) "Prayer of Thanks and Welcome Home", "Performed Warriors of Freedom's Song", 3000 Marines, May, 2002
Metaire Rotary Club (Metairie, LA), "Eliminating Tolerations", May 2002
Life Enrichment Workshop (Mobile, AL), 3 Day Intensive Retreat, May, 2002
International Exploration Division of Shell (Houston, TX), "Regulating the Heart", March 2002
NFL Combine Preparation (New Orleans, LA), "Using Visualization to Prepare for the NFL Combine", Top College Prospects for the NFL, February, 2002
2001:
Bourgeous & Associates Mortgage Company (New Orleans, LA), "Achieving Excellence in the Mortgage Industry", Company Seminar, December, 2001
Life Enrichment Workshop (Metairie, LA), 3 Day Intensive Retreat, November, 2001
Deep South Fitness Convention (New Orleans, LA), "Sports Performance Psychology: Using Physical Exercise and the Imagination to Increase Emotional Health", Licensed Fitness Trainers, October 2001
NFL Combine Preparation (New Orleans, LA), "Using Visualization to Prepare for the NFL Combine", Top College Prospects for the NFL, February, 2001
2000:
Living Well Community Lectures (New Orleans, LA) “Using Visualization to Create a Prosperous New Year”, December, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (New Orleans, LA) “Creating a Joyful Holiday”, December, 2000.
New Orleans District Attorney's Office Diversionary Program (New Orleans, LA) Lecture presented to case managers and supervisors, “The Relationship Between Addiction and Attention Deficit Disorder”, December, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Mars and Venus are Closer Than You Think”, November, 2000.
Spectrum (Houston, TX) Keynote: “Finding the Beauty Within the Beast”. Workshop: “Tarzan and Jane: When Opposites Attract-Working With Men's Issues, October, 2000.
Pearl River Community College (Poplarville, MS) Seminar: “Motivating the Unmotivated Student”, October, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “What's Draining You”, September, 2000.
WQUE 93 FM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Monica Pierre on “Substance Abuse: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September)”, August, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Stress Management”, July, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Matters of the Heart”, July, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Vulnerably Tough: How to be Man and Have Feelings”, June, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Intimacy Among Friends and Lovers”, June, 2000.
WYLD AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Loretta Petit on her show “Keeping It Real”. Topic: Real Men, Real Feelings, April, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “The Men's Movement: Relating to Men”, April, 2000.
WHNO TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Elsie Mendez on her show “Fabulous God”. Topic: Real Men, Real Feelings, March, 2000.
WYLD FM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with LeBron Joseph. Topic: Real Men, Real Feelings, March, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Prayer and Meditation”, March, 2000.
WQUE FM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Monica Pierre on her show “Quality Time With Monica Pierre. Topic: Real Men, Real Feelings, March, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “The Men's Movement: Real Men, Real Feelings”, March, 2000.
WHNO TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview by Elsie Mendez for “Fabulous God”. Topic: Love, February, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Spirituality in the New Millenium”, February, 2000.
WFNO 830 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interviewed by Elsie Mendez. Topic: Love, February, 2000.
Living Well Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Creating a Spiritual Relationship”, February, 2000.
1999:
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Tis the Season to Stay Sober”, December, 1999.
WVUE TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Karen Boudrie for Thanksgiving story on adopting Moses, November, 1999.
The Right Step (Houston, TX) Staff and Management Training on team building. Keynote for alumni banquet, November, 1999.
WNOL TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview on the Richard Simmons' show “Dream Maker.” Topic: Eating disorders, November, 1999.
WXXV TV (Gulfport, MS) Interview with Pat Peterson for newscast. Topic: Free lecture on “Gambling Addiction,” November, 1999.
WZKX Radio (Gulfport, MS) Interview on the morning show with Bryan Rhodes via telephone. Topic: Free lecture on “Gambling Addiction,” November, 1999.
Westbank Rotary Club (New Orleans, LA) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul,” October, 1999.
Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Dallas, TX) Presented “From the Road to Imprisonment to the Road to Empowerment” workshop and “Creating a Permanent Solution to Addiction” keynote, October, 1999.
Spectrum '99 (Houston, TX) Presented workshop, “A Roadmap to the Soul: A New Treatment for Addiction,” October, 1999.
Louisiana Counseling Association Conference (Baton Rouge, LA) Presented workshops “Couple's Counseling: Facilitating a Soulful Partnership” and “Spirituality and Counseling,” October, 1999.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Intervention: There is Hope”, September, 1999.
Catholic Book Store (New Orleans, LA) Free Lectured titled “Grieving the Loss of America's Son: How Families and Society Deal With Grief,” August, 1999.
WBYU 1450 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Bob and Jan Carr on Grief, August, 1999.
WHNO TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Elsie Mendez on Fabulous God. Topic: Grief, August, 1999.
WFNO 830 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Elsie Mendez. Topic: Grief, August, 1999.
Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (Arlington, TX) Presented workshop, “A Roadmap to the Soul: A New Innovative Treatment for Addiction,” June, 1999.
WBYU 1450 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Bob and Jan Carr. Topic: Coupleship, May, 1999.
WGNO-TV (New Orleans, LA) Interviews with Dawn Ostrom. Topic: Troubled Adolescents and Couples and Communication, May, 1999.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Couples and Communication”, May, 1999.
WBYU 1450 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Jan Carr. Topic: Troubled Adolescents, May, 1999.
WFNO 830 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Elsie Mendez. Topic: Warning Signs of a Troubled Adolescent, May, 1999.
American Counseling Association 1999 World Conference (San Diego, CA) Presented “Couples Counseling: Facilitating a Soulful Partnership”, April, 1999.
Cox Cable Channel 10 (Jefferson, LA) Interview with Ed Marshall on his show “Money Talks). Topic: Money and Relationships, March, 1999.
WSMB 1350 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Mackie Shilstone. Topic: Motivation to Diet, March 1999.
Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (Fort Worth, TX) Participated in The Dual Diagnosis Training Series. Topic: A New Innovative Treatment for Mental Health and Addictions: A Roadmap to the Soul, March, 1999.
WTIX 690 AM (Metairie, LA) Interview with Jude. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, March, 1999.
WGNO TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Dawn Ostrom for a story called “Cheaters”, March, 1999.
WTVA TV (Tupelo, MS) Interview with Kathy Powell. Topic: Free lecture “An Innovative New Treatment for Addiction: A Roadmap to the Soul”, March, 1999.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo, MS) Free lecture and workshop “Innovative New Treatment for Addiction: A Roadmap to the Soul”, March, 1999.
20th Annual Training Institute on Addictions (Clearwater Beach, FL) Presented “Moving From the False Self to the True Self: Spiritual Wellness”, January, 1999.
Recovery Resources (Mobile, AL) Free lecture, “A Roadmap to the Soul”, January, 1999.
WTKL/WLTS/KMEZ/WSHO (Metairie, LA) Interview with John King with the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, January, 1999.
The Times-Picayune (River Parishes, LA) Article written by Judy Creekmore called “Healing Souls,” January, 1999.
1998:
KFLO 1300 AM (Shreveport, LA) Interview with David McMillian. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
HTV (Houma, LA) Interview with Lonnie Thibodaux for newscast. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul and book signing, December, 1998.
The Courier (Houma, LA) Interview with Matt Gresham. Front page story. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
KLRZ 100.3 FM (LaRose, LA) Interview with Cadillac. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
WSMB 1350 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Mackie Shilstone. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
KTIB 640 AM (Thibodaux, LA) Interview on morning show with Marie Bergeron. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
WBYU 1450 AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Jan Carr. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, December, 1998.
Health & Fitness Magazine (Kenner, LA) Co-Authored the article “Embracing the Ups and Downs of the Holidays,” December, 1998.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana (Houma, LA) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul”, December, 1998.
Fourth Annual Conference on Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Related Disorders (Jackson, MS) Presented “Treating Multiple Addictions” and “A New Innovative Treatment for Addiction: A Roadmap to the Soul”, December, 1998.
St. James Episcopal Church (Jackson, MS) “Discovering One's True Self”, lecture and book signing, December 1998.
Recovery Network Radio (Cambridge, MA) Interview with Catherine Seo on her show “Discoveries in Recovery”, syndicated. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, November, 1998.
Health & Fitness Magazine (Kenner, LA) Wrote the article “Using Visualization and Affirmations to Create a Soulful Life”, November, 1998.
Mississippi Counseling Association (Jackson, MS) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul: Beginning the Journey from Problems to Soulful Living”, November, 1998.
Mississippi Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (Jackson, MS) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul”, November, 1998.
WDSU TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Juli Miller on the morning show. Topic: Book signing for A Roadmap to the Soul at the Aveda Lifestyle Store, October, 1998.
WWL TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Sallie Ann Roberts on the morning show. Topic: Book signing for A Roadmap to the Soul at the Aveda Lifestyle Store, October, 1998.
WQUE FM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Monica Pierre for her show “Quality Time With Monica Pierre”. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, October, 1998.
WBSN FM/ACTS TV/REACH TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Dr. Rhonda Kelley on her show “A Word for Women”. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, October, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “A Roadmap to the Soul”, October, 1998.
Louisiana Counseling Association (Lafayette, LA) Presented “A New Approach to Marriage and Couple's Counseling”, October, 1998.
KPLP TV (Lake Charles, LA) Interview with Pam Dixon. Topic: A Roadmap to the Soul, October, 1998.
WODT AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Linda Lou on her show “Table Talk”. Topic: How Addiction Affects the Family, September, 1998.
WDSU TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Juli Miller on the morning show. Topic: The National Conference on the Family, Addictions and Relationships, September, 1998.
Recovery Network Radio (Nashville, TN) Interview with Mike O'Neil on his show “Let Me Hear Your Song”, syndicated. Topic: Songs for the Soul CD, September, 1998.
National Conference on the Family, Addictions and Relationships (New Orleans, LA) Presented “Recovering the Real Self: The Voices Within”, and “A Roadmap to the Soul: A New Innovative Treatment for Addiction”, September, 1998.
Purple Pride TV Show (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Eddie Francis. Topic: Evergreen Wellness Center and Mental Health, August, 1998.
WQUE FM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Monica Pierre for her show “Quality Time With Monica Pierre”. Topic: Dealing With the Pain of the Past, August, 1998.
The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) Article written by Siona LaFrance titled “Beyond I'm Sorry”, August, 1998.
Health & Fitness Magazine (Kenner, LA) Wrote the article “Moving From Normality to Soulful Living”, August, 1998.
WFNO AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Elsie Mendez. Topic: Creating Intimacy in a Relationship, July, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Life Enrichment: A Spiritual Vacation”, July, 1998.
Recovery Network Radio (Cambridge, MA) Interview with Catherine Seo on her show “Discoveries in Recovery”, syndicated. Topic: Recovery Issues, July, 1998.
Jolimar Summit Wellness Institute Alumni Reunion (Summit, MS) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul”, July, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Fathers and Sons”, June, 1998.
WWL AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Bob Christopher. Topic: Gambling Addiction, May, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Life Enrichment”, May, 1998.
WDSU TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Juli Miller on the morning show. Topic: Silent Men, April, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Silent Men”, April, 1998.
WWL AM (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Andre Trevigne. Topic: Silent Men, April, 1998.
14th Annual National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Northeast Mississippi (Tupelo, MS) Presented “A Roadmap to the Soul”, April, 1998.
Evergreen Wellness Center's Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Men and Grief”, March, 1998.
University of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) Presented “A New Innovative Approach to Counseling”, March, 1998.
The Times-Picayune Newspaper (New Orleans, LA) Article written by Barri Bronston titled “Jump Start Your Hearts”, February, 1998.
WBSN FM/ACTS TV/REACH TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Dr. Rhonda Kelley on her show “Woman to Woman”. Topic: Relationship Skills, February, 1998.
WDSU TV (New Orleans, LA) Interview with Juli Miller on the morning show. Topic: Lecture called “Will You Be My Valentine? How to Find the Perfect Mate and Keep the Fire Burning”, February, 1998.
19th Annual Training Institute for Addictions (Clearwater Beach, FL) Presented “Moving From the False Self to the Real Self: Spiritual Wellness,” “Recovering the Real Self: The Voices Within,” and “Roadmap to the Soul: A New Innovative Treatment for Addiction,” February, 1998.
WERC AM (Birmingham, AL) Interview with Linda Mays on her show “Family Matters.” Topic: Beyond Therapy: A Pathway to the Soul workshop, January, 1998.
ABC 33-40 TV (Birmingham, AL) Interview with Kaisa Sharp on the midday show. Topic: Beyond Therapy: A Pathway to the Soul workshop, January, 1998.
Health & Fitness Magazine (Kenner, LA) Co-authored the article “A Roadmap to the Soul: Beginning the Journey from Problems to Soulful Living,” January, 1998.
Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (Birmingham, AL) Workshop called “On Beyond Therapy: A Pathway to the Soul. Going Beyond our Limits to our Spiritual Destination,” Baptist Montclair Hospital, January, 1998.
1997:
The Times-Picayune Newspaper (New Orleans, LA) “Seasonal Sadness” article by Siona Carpenter, December, 1997.
KMEZ/WLMG FM (New Orleans, LA) “Handling the Holiday Blues” interview by David Blake, December, 1997.
Data News Weekly (New Orleans, LA) “Coping with the Holiday Blues” article by Hank Cannon, December, 1997.
WWL TV (New Orleans, LA) “Handling the Holiday Blues” live morning show interview with Meg Farris and evening news story, December, 1997.
WVUE TV (New Orleans, LA) “Handling the Holiday Blues” interview with Janet Gross for evening news story, December, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Developing Your Creativity,” December, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Spirituality in the 90's,” November, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Workshop (Metairie, LA) “Beyond Therapy: A Pathway to the Soul,” November, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Humanity, Hope and Beyond,” November, 1997.
WODT AM (New Orleans, LA) “Creating Emotional and Spiritual Wellness” live interview with Maxine Hardwick, December, 1997.
WBSN FM/ACTS TV/REACH TV (New Orleans, LA) “Spirituality in Relationships” interview with Dr. Rhonda Kelley, October, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Creating Intimacy in a Relationship,” October, 1997.
WDSU TV (New Orleans, LA) “Five Days of Wellness” live morning show interview with Juli Miller and Steve Bellas, September – November, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Empowering Your True Self,” September, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Redefining Spirituality,” June, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Embracing Your Creativity,” June, 1997.
Premier Athletic Club (Metairie, LA) “How to Live More Soulfully,” June, 1997.
St. Christopher Home and School Club (Metairie, LA) “A Roadmap to Loving Yourself,” April, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Letting Go of Losses,” April, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Redefining Spirituality,” March, 1997.
St. Catherine of Siena Men's Club (Metairie, LA) “Men as Spiritual Leaders in their Families,” February, 1997.
WWL TV Morning Show (New Orleans, LA) “The Emotional and Spiritual Causes of Unhealthy Eating,” February, 1997.
Evergreen Wellness Center Community Lectures (Metairie, LA) “Improving the Married Relationship,” February, 1997.
Ben Franklin High School (New Orleans, LA) “Drug Prevention in High School,” January, 1997.
1996:
Louisiana Counseling Association Conference (Lake Charles, LA) “A New Innovative Model for Treating Addiction in the 90's,” October, 1996.
TVW, Inc. Seminar for Clinicians (Kenner, LA) “A New Innovative Model for Treating Addiction in the 90's,” August, 1996.
Assisi Bridge House (Houma, LA) “Relationships in Recovery and the 12 Steps,” June, 1996.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana (Houma, LA) “The Wounded Child: The Silent Partner,” April, 1996.
TVW, Inc. Public Seminar (Metairie, LA) “Eating Disorders and The Voices Within,” March, 1996.
Dominican High School (New Orleans, LA) “Identifying the Different Types of Eating Disorders,” March, 1996.
TVW, Inc. Public Seminar (Metairie, LA) “Eating Disorders and The Voices Within,” March, 1996.
United Church of Truth and Light (Baton Rouge, LA) “The Voices Within,” February, 1996.
1995:
Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse ADAAC (Houma, LA), “The Voices Within,” September, 1995.
TVW, Inc. Public Seminar (Metairie, LA) “The Wounded Child,” August, 1995.
Conference for the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors (New Orleans, LA) “Emotional Sobriety and The Voices Within,” August, 1995.
TVW, Inc. Public Seminar (Metairie, LA) “The Protector,” July, 1995.
WODT AM (New Orleans, LA) “The Voices Within and Relationships,” interview with Leah Hennigh, July, 1995.
United Methodist Pre-School Employees (Baton Rouge, LA) “Stress Management and The Voices Within,” February, 1995.
TVW, Inc. Public Seminar (Metairie, LA) “The Voices Within,” January, 1995.
1994:
Louisiana Association of School Teachers (New Orleans, LA) “Stress Management and The Voices Within,” August, 1994.
Conference for Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors (Baton Rouge, LA) “Using The Voices Within and the Treatment of Addiction,” August, 1994.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Retreat (Lumberton, MS) “The Voices Within,” June, 1994.
Addiction Trauma Center Seminar (Metairie, LA) “Spirituality and Addiction,” May, 1994.
Dominican High School (New Orleans, LA) “Family Roles in Addiction,” March, 1994.
Mercy Baptist Hospital Employees (New Orleans, LA) “Stress Management in the Workplace,” February, 1994.
1993:
Housing Authority of New Orleans (New Orleans, LA) “Stress Management in the Workplace,” October, 1993.
DeLa Salle High School (New Orleans, LA) “Addiction: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse,” April, 1993.
50 + Members of Mercy Baptist Hospital (New Orleans, LA) “How to Manage Stress of Everyday Living,” March, 1993.
The Four Spiritual Sponsors of Alcoholics Anonymous
Major Research Thesis, May, 1991.
A Roadmap to the Soul 1998
Counseling Services, 1992
Graduated Cum Laude, University of New Orleans, 1993.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Notre Dame Graduate School of Theology, 1991.
Graduated Cum Laude, St. Joseph College, 1987.
Baseball Scholarship, Auburn University, 1983.
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