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About Dr.
Donald W. Welch
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Dr. Welch is the founder and chairman of Enriching Relationships,
Inc., an organization committed to enhancing relationships through
practical application of biblical truths and respected research. He has been counseling couples, families, and individuals in various settings for over twenty years. Along with being a published author, he is a versatile and accomplished communicator who speaks
about relational issues at conferences, churches, retreats, and seminars throughout the United States. He has led a number of benevolent teams around the world distributing food and constructing buildings.
 Dr. Welch is in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
in the state of Kansas and has worked as a family therapist staff member at Charter Behavioral Health System of Kansas City, a psychiatric hospital once located in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Welch is
happily married
and he and his wife have two young children.
As an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and a full-time
Professor of Christian Education and Family Studies at MidAmerica Nazarene
University, in Olathe, Kansas, Welch is skilled in premarital and ongoing
communication skill building. Dr. Welch is capable of providing keen
insights into the complexities of conflict management, parent and teen and
child communication enhancement, improving relational interactions within
couples' relationships, and family systems. Welch currently heads
MidAmerica Nazarene University's Department of Christian Education and the
popular Youth and Family Ministry bachelor's degree program where young
men and women are being prepared to assist families with this century's
impending challenges. Dr. Welch received the Gamma Epsilon Donald S. Metz award for Distinctive Academic Contributions (Teacher of the Year) at MidAmerica Nazarene University. For a number of years, he was chairman of the Division of Management and Human Relations at the University where he led a degree program focused on developing relationships in leadership and management.
He is included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, International Who's
Who of Professionals, and Outstanding Young Men of
America.
Dr. Welch’s credentials are as follows: The B.A. and M.A. from Point Loma College in San Diego, California; an M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri; the M.S.
in Family Therapy from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas; the Ph.D. in
Education from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas; and licensure and certification as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Kansas. He is a Diplomate
in Psychotherapy in the American Psychotherapy Association, a Certified
Human Behavior Consultant, a Clinical Member and supervisor candidate in
the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a member of
the Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a member of
the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a member of The
Christian Association for Psychological Studies.
Other areas of expertise where Dr. Welch may assist you, your family, your school or organization:
- Persistent problems with a child’s behavior, school adjustment, or performance
- Sexual Concerns
- Feelings of depression, failure, anxiety, or loneliness
- Difficulty in talking with family members, friends, or co-workers
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Repeated financial difficulties
- Drastic weight fluctuations or irregular eating patterns
- Chronic work difficulties or frequent job changes
- Unmanageable anger, hostility, or violence
- Persistent feelings of dissatisfaction with marriage or family life
- Difficulty coping with stress arising from life crises such as death, divorce, acute or chronic illness, or unemployment
Testimonials
“Parents of teens and children are often helped by the wise insights of others. Dr. Welch has labored many years to help moms and dads understand the richness in parenting teens and children. I encourage you to attend his upcoming seminar.”
--Ken R. Canfield, Ph.D.
President & Founder of the National Center for Fathering, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
“Dr. Welch and I have been staff members at Charter Hospital, a
psychiatric hospital once located in Overland Park, Kansas, and clinicians at Johnson County Psychiatric Services in Corporate Woods. I have observed Dr. Welch’s very professional, caring, and successful work with the complexities of family issues.”
--Teresa Varanka, M.D.
Adult, Adolescent, and Child Psychiatrist, Leawood, Kansas
"With the complexities of today's families, Dr. Welch brings a fresh
perspective to relationships within the family. His insights will provide
practical ways to enhance your most important relationships."
-- Timothy E. Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT
President,
American Association of Christian Counselors
“Dr. Welch is a respected and valued member of the Olathe community. I’ve had the opportunity to be associated with him on several projects over the years. With a successful background in education, as a licensed therapist and as an author, I can with confidence, highly recommend him to you.”
--Bob Hull, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Olathe School District, Olathe, Kansas
“Dr. Welch is an outstanding educator, counselor, and communicator who speaks with passion and authority about marriage and family. I have known Dr. Welch for nearly twenty years and have had the privilege of observing him first hand as a counselor and professor at MidAmerica Nazarene University. He was honored at the University as ‘Teacher of the Year,’ the highest teaching award presented to one faculty member per year by vote of students and faculty.”
--Bob Drummond, Ed.D., LPC, LCMFT
CEO, Temporary Lodging for Children and Former President and Current Board Member Olathe, Kansas, Unified
School Board
"I have known Dr. Welch for twenty years and I highly esteem and
recommend him to you without any reservations. Rev. Welch has served our
district with distinction as a senior pastor and an interim pastor of five
churches. He is deeply committed to his family and the ministry of helping
people in their relationships. --Keith M. Wright, D.D.
District Superintendent of the Kansas City District, Church of the
Nazarene
“I highly suggest Dr. Welch as a counselor to families and individuals. He is meticulous, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable in the area of family issues. Dr. Welch has successfully worked with a number of families in the Blue Valley School District.”
--Carol Robinson, M.S., LPC
Counselor, Blue Valley Middle School Overland Park, Kansas
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