About me
Grafton Eliason is currently a Professor, PennWest University of Pennsylvania. He is also an ordained Presbyterian minister. Grafton has a special interest in Regret Theory, pastoral care, counseling, cross cultural studies, spirituality, existentialism, grief and loss. In addition, he has taught classes and published extensively on these various subjects. He has enjoyed participating in a number of mission trips, and believes that he and his students gain just as much from their experiences as the people visited. So far, they have worked and studied in India, Peru, Belize, Puerto Rico, and South Africa. They have been able to work in schools, orphanages, homes for the elderly, addiction centers, and have had the opportunity to share experiences with nurses, police, teachers, and students. Grafton received a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University (Ed.D.), an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Shippensburg University, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a BA from Shippensburg University in English Literature and Psychology. He has worked as a Presbyterian Pastor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor, School Counselor, and he has taught at California University of PA, Chatham University, The Citadel, and Duquesne University.
