Rev. Dr. Tucker Davis
Areas of expertise
- Grief Counseling and Life Transitions
- Anger Management
- Self-Defense Training
- Pet Loss
- Individual & Pastoral Counseling
Tucker facilitates a monthly no-fee Bereavement Meet-up Group.
Degrees & Titles
- Fellow in the American Academy of Grief Counseling
- Certified Grief Counselor
- Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
- Certified Life Coach
- Board Certified Pastoral Counselor
- Ordained Minister
- B.A./Masters in Pastoral Thanatology
- Doctor of Divinity
- B.A./Masters in Metaphysical Science
- Ph.D in Pastoral Counseling Psychology
- B.S. Psychology
- Diploma in Criminal Justice
- Diploma in Forensic Science
- B.A. Geology
Tucker’s Background
Tucker received his BA in geology from Texas Christian University. After working several years in the construction business, he went to work for his family business. While there, Tucker spent 29 years in the position of president for a printing company, a major mining equipment manufacturer, and an independent oil and gas exploration and development company.
Then he left the family business to pursue a new career in the mental health industry. First, he obtained his BS, BMsc, and Doctorate in Divinity from the University of Metaphysics International. He went on to acquire a BS degree in Psychology from Canyon College, and a PhD in Pastoral Counseling Psychology from the University of Sedona. He received a BA and an MA in Pastoral Thanatology (study of death) from Breyer State University. Tucker finished the practicum for his MA degree at a local hospice in Fort Worth. He is certified by The American Academy of Grief Counseling (AAGC) as a grief counselor. In addition, he is an ordained metaphysical minister and a board certified Pastoral Counselor by the University of Metaphysics International.
Honors
- National Multiple Sclerosis President’s Award (2007)
- Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society (2003)
- Who’s Who in America (2002-2003)
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Volunteer of the Year (2002)
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Program Development Award (2001)
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department-Amateur Biologist of the Year (2000)
- Star Telegram Community Service Award (1996-1997)
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Volunteer of the Year (1995)
- Who’s Who in American Business (1984-1985)
Activities (Current and Past)
- Grief and EOL Educator
- American Hospice Volunteer Grief Counselor
- Certified Professional Scuba Diving Instructor
- Certified Karate Master (5th degree) Instructor
- Certified Rape Awareness and Prevention Instructor
- Certified Medic First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Instructor
- Certified NESA Sports Yoga Instructor
- Board Member National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Past)
- Tarrant County Jail-Volunteer GED Teacher (1995)
- Tarrant Area Partnership for End-of-Life Care (2005-2007)
- Community Hospice of Texas volunteer and Practicum (2004)
- Board President Riding Unlimited (therapeutic horseback riding) (1995-1996)
- Grapevine Middle School- Volunteer Mentor Program (1995-1996)
- Karate instructor for various N.E. Tarrant County Grade Schools (1995-1996)
- Classical guitar performances for nursing home residents (1995-1996)
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Grief Counseling
- American Psychological Association
- American Society for Philosophy, Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Association for Death Education and Counseling
- American Gerontology Society
- American Geriatrics Society
- Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
- Association of Humanistic Psychology
- American Metaphysical Doctors Association
- Collaborating Network on End-of-Life Care
- Holistic Life Coaches Association
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- Texas National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
- International Association for Near-Death Studies
- International Disabled Self-Defense Instructors Association
Professional Papers
- Ph.D. Dissertation (2004) – Process Science of Mind Theology: A Model for Pastoral Care of the Terminally Ill
- Doctoral Dissertation (2001) – A Metaphysical Alternative to the “Church” of A.A
- Master’s Thesis (2001) – The Application of Hath Yoga and Meditation in American Tae Kwon Do
- PADI Certification Course (2003) – Underwater Snorkeling Naturalist
- PADI Certification Course (2002) – Advanced Fish watching
- PADI Certification Course (2002) – Reef Creature Identification
- PADI Certification Course (2002) – Reef Coral Identification
- PADI Certification Course (2001) – Texas Mussel Watch
