QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

TRAINING

I have more than 30 years of experience in hospice care working with patients and their family and friends before and after the death. I have a variety of experience working with adults and children in their homes, assisted living centers, camps and other settings.

I have contributed to and worked at three hospices in New York State. Working at the first certified hospice in NYS as Home Social Worker, I facilitated bereavement support groups for adults, teens and children, including parents who have suffered the loss of a child. At my second hospice position, I developed, instituted and directed a children's Bereavement Department. At the third hospice setting, in a nursing home venue, among the many activities I established or refined were memorial services for residents, staff and family, and seasonal services of remembrances.  Additionally, I instituted several programs including Acknowledging and Addressing Clinically Significant Needs for Families and Bridge to Bereavement that seamlessly provided bereavement support, both before and after the loss, for the patient, family and friends. In a number of venues I've facilitated handling the holidays workshops.

Different hospices gave me the opportunity to work with urban, suburban and rural populations.

PRESENTATIONS

I have presented to many groups including schools, houses of worship, nursing homes and many community venues. My expertise allows me to facilitate conversations on difficult topics of life and loss in safe and supportive spaces. These have occurred during times of crisis as well as in educational gatherings. I welcome the opportunity to present to any group that might benefit from my experience. 

In summary, I provide:

  • Individual, couple and family life, loss and grief therapy sessions

  • Pre-bereavement and bereavement counseling

  • Support groups

  • Crisis counseling

  • Educational workshops

  • Community seminars

  • Innovative collaborations with clinicians in wellness centers

  • Assistance in preparing and processing services of remembrances

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EDUCATION

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adelphi University in 1994 with a Masters in Social Work and am a licensed LMSW.

License No. and State: 049813-1 New York