JULIUS DUDICS, M.A., FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

Clinical Therapist

Julius earned his B.A. in Education in 1978 from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He began working at Christian Heritage School in 1979. During his 32 years at CHS, he taught a variety of elementary, middle, and secondary levels. In 1985 he received a MA in Counseling from Fairfield University. Since then he has assumed counseling responsibilities and functioned as the school's Director of Guidance.

Throughout his ministry at Christian Heritage Julius has been pro-active helping students in the process of making college/career decisions. He has also enjoyed success working with elementary, middle and secondary students needing academic support. He has had extensive experience working with families facing personal crisis. His calling and passion is to continue working with youth and adults facing emotional, social and/or spiritual issues.

Julius' counseling philosophy is rooted in the "client centered" approach. He is quoted as saying, "Before I engage any client in therapy, I emphasize the importance of honesty, acceptance, respect, confidentiality, and caring throughout the counseling process. Success is rooted in the Holy Spirit's ability to utilize my ability to help the counselee analyze, own and evaluate areas of concern. False perceptions are continually addressed, and as rapport is established, loving accountability and trust become essential for growth."

Julius is a member of the Connecticut Counseling Association and has taught adult and teen Sunday school classes at Calvary Evangelical Free Church. He and his lovely wife Jo-Ann have been married for over 30 years. He has been blessed with four adult children and two grand children, the most recent arriving on April 14th 2010.