About the Contributors

Grafton T. Eliason is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at California University of Pennsylvania. He has taught courses in theories, culture, career, school counseling, death, dying, and spirituality. He has a special interest in existential philosophy and religion. He received his Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University. He has also earned an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Shippens-burg University. He has numerous certifications including National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, Certified School Counselor (K-12) in Pennsylvania, and he is an Ordained Presbyterian Minister. He has taught at Duquesne University, the Citadel, and Chatham University.