Dr. Laurel Clark is the national President of the School of Metaphysics, a not-for-profit educational and service organization headquartered in Windyville, MO.  She has been teaching courses in Applied Metaphysics for 28 years.  She has directed and supervised School of Metaphysics centers in Michigan, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, and Kentucky.  Dr. Clark is a dynamic public speaker who has given lectures, workshops, and seminars to colleges and universities, professional and business groups, corporations, hospitals, hospices, and civic and social organizations since 1979.  She is a certified psi counselor, an ordained minister in the Interfaith Church of Metaphysics, and devotes her life to humanitarian service.  Dr. Clark is the author of the books The Law of Attraction and Other Secrets of Visualization, Dharma:  Finding Your Soul’s Purpose, Karmic Healing, Vital Ingredient:  Healing for a Higher Purpose, Concentration, and  Shaping Your Life: The Power of Creative Imagery.  She is co-author and editor of Interpreting Dreams for Self Discovery and a contributor to the books Uncommon Knowledge, How to Raise an Indigo Child, Total Recall and Power of Structure.

& the book signing/lecture tour

Borders Books
Naperville, IL, Deerfield, IL, Dallas, TX, Ft. Worth, TX, Louisville, KY, Greenwood, IN, Overland Park, KS. Sunset Hills, MO, Schaumberg, IL, Tulsa, OK, Springfield, MO

Transitions Bookplace, Chicago, IL, East Village Books
Des Moines, IA, Full Circle Books, Oklahoma City, OK

Barnes & Noble Books, Champaign, IL

Publications

In addition to the books she has authored, Dr. Clark has written many published magazine and newspaper articles and was a regular columnist for the Longmont Times Call interpreting dreams.  Her articles have appeared in such publications as Catalist, Ariadne’s Web, Pathfinder, Enlightenments, Branches, Pathways, Spirit Seeker and Thresholds Quarterly among others.

Dr. Clark is the author of...

The Law of Attraction and Other Secrets of Visualization

Dharma:  Finding Your Soul’s Purpose

Karmic Healing

Vital Ingredient:  Healing for a Higher Purpose

Concentration

Shaping Your Life: The Power of Creative Imagery

Interpreting Dreams for Self Discovery

& a contributor to the books Uncommon Knowledge
How to Raise an Indigo Child
Total Recall and
Power of Structure.

Media Experience

Dr. Clark has been a guest on radio and television programs since 1979 and is a well respected expert in her field.  Some examples of radio station appearances are:

WSB and WGST, Atlanta, GA
WGN, Chicago, IL
WOR, New York, NY
KFI, Los Angeles, CA
WHO, Des Moines, IA
WENS in Indianapolis, IN
KOA, Denver, CO
KCMO, Kansas City, MO KMOX, KLOU, KEZK, St. Louis, MO
WRFX (The John Boy and Billy Show)
WOAI, San Antonio, TX
WWL and WNOE, New Orleans, LA
WBIG, Washington, DC
KOMO, KIRO, KMTT, Seattle, WA
KGO, San Francisco, CA
WBZ, Boston, MA
WLW, WMUB and WRRM, Cincinnati, OH
WUKY, Lexington, KY
CJAD, Montreal; and others.

Honors and Memberships

Dr. Clark is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and is listed in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who in American Women, The Encyclopedia of International Biography, Who’s Who of International Professionals, International Who’s Who of Professional and  Business Women,and Outstanding People of the 20^th Century.  Dr. Clark is a member of the World Peace Prayer Society, the Interfaith Alliance, and Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship.  She is on the International Advisory Board of the Unity-and-Diversity World Council.

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.