About Marty,

My lifetime focus of study has remained constant in understanding the complex human behavior of people of all ages, backgrounds, across cultures, throughout history and particularly on individual differences.  Why we do, what we do and what gets in our way to move on in our lives, to live more full and productive lives. The answers to these questions are different for every human being.  My professional background experience spans over 30 years of working with large groups of people of all ages in a variety of social environments, as well as, individually.  My work with people has included celebrating some of the happiest meaningful times in people’s lives and everything in between to the sadder more tragic times.  To be trusted and allowed into peoples private and personal lives at times when they are most vulnerable is a most profound privilege and indeed humbling.  This privilege fosters a respectful response for the necessity of continual education.

My dual professional career first began, receiving my B.A. in World History from Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, Michigan), followed by receiving my Masters in Divinity (M.Div.) in Theology, Scripture & Spirituality from St. John’s Provincial Seminary (Plymouth, MI). My postgraduate studies began at Aquinas College, with course work in understanding the dynamics of Group Behavior and Communication to Large Organizations. This simultaneously led to my enrolling in the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), where I continued my studies in Group Organization, Teams, and Behavior & Leadership. I continued at the University of Michigan, and began my course work in Biopsychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive, Developmental, Organizational, Social, Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychopathology & the Psychology of Attention. I received my M.S. degree in Clinical Psychology from Madonna University (Livonia, MI). I then enrolled in the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute (Farmington Hills, MI), beginning in the Fellowship Program, and then followed by Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Educational Program.

Professional Seminars & Workshops
Psychoanalysis as a Spiritual Path	Frank Sollars, Ph.D.
Desire in the consulting room, 31st Annual Symposium	Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
Trauma & Dissociation Study Group	Allan Schore, Ph.D.
Relational Psychoanalysis: The Emergence of a Tradition	Lewis Aron. Ph.D.
Overstimulation of Everyday Life [Growing-up Gay]	Sidney H. Phillips, M.D.
Reel Deal II, “Kinsey”	Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
For Better and Worst in Gay Relationships	Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
Revenge & Reparation & Self-healing, 30th Annual Symposium	Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute
Jerzy Kosinski: The Ravages of Childhood Trauma	Henry Krystal, M.D.
Dual Diagnosis Co-occurring Disorders	Kenneth Minkoff, M.D.
Psychoanalytically Correct Practice in the Era of Political Correctness	Don Spivak, M.D.
Difficult Problems in Psychotherapy	Salman Akhtar, M.D.
Psychotherapy with Gay and Lesbian Patients	Kathleen Moore, Ph.D.
Psychology of Male Sexuality	Joshua Ehrlich, Ph.D.
Oral History and Echoes of Cataclysms Past	Henry Krystal, M.D.
Sexual Orientation	American Psychological Association Conventions
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD	Victims of abuse.
Understanding Addictions	(Shame, Recovery, Groups)
Professional Presentations, Lectures & Discussions
Psychology & Theology (5 part series, lecture & discussion)	Martin S. Kurylowicz, M.Div., M.S.
Learning Variations/Disabilities, Panel Presentation, presentations given at:	St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, MI, for pediatricians,
	University Center for the Child and the Family, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
A Psychoanalytic Psychological and Spiritual Perspective of LGBT Well-being	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Understanding Early Childhood Psychological Development Years Growing up Gay	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Preliminary Initiatives of the formation of an LGBTQ Study Group	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Professional Certifications & Memberships
Clinical Psychologist, Limited License-Masters	State of Michigan
Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Educational Program certification	Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute Farmington Hills, MI
Association for Psychoanalytic Thought
Michigan Psychoanalytic Council
Affirmations, Lesbian & Gay Community Center	Speakers Bureau and Face to Face Consultation
Spectrum Center (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI)	Speakers Bureau
PFLAG - promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends.	Ann Arbor, MI

LLP* - Michigan Limited License which permits practice under the supervision of Dr. Howard Erman, Ph.D, a Michigan Licensed Psychologist.

Master of Divinity
(Saint John's Provincial Seminary).

Master of Science in
Clinical Psychology
(Madonna University).

Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Educational Program (Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute).

Michigan State Senate,
Special Tribute,
Madonna University.