​Jody Friedman, LCSW

 

I am constant learner.  I find the teachers and ideas that facilitate healing and transformation.  I will not list all of the courses I have taken but will focus on the ones that are most pertinent here.

 

I received my MSW at Wurzweiller School of Social Work (a part of Yeshiva University). In 1991 I graduated The National Psychological Association For Psychoanalysis (an 8 year program) and received my Certification.  In the following years I studied Gestalt, Jungian Therapy, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Mind/Body/Spirit Integration, Multicultural Wisdom & Myths, Creative Arts Expression, Religion and Meditation. (I have been meditating for decades).  I have studied extensively with the following renowned teachers. 

 

  *Dr. Nathan Schwartz-Salant: Jungian Analyst and author of numerous books including “Mythology & Clinical Practice.”

  *Dr. Mike Eigen: Psychoanalyst and author of numerous books including “Healing, Rebirth & The Work of Michael Eigen” & “The Psychoanalytic Mystic.”

  *Dr. Art Robbins: Created the Institute For Expressive Analysis and author of a variety books on healing and the creative arts including “Artist As Therapist.”

  *Elaine Rapp ATR: Art Therapist, Gestalt Therapist, Instructor at Pratt Institute, Author of “Gestalt Therapy In Groups,” Taught classes and workshops internationally in Stone Carving.

 

I have taken additional classes at:

 

Columbia University

New School For Social Research

Beck Institute (CBT)

New York Institute For Gestalt Therapy

Omega Institute For Holistic Studies

Hunter College

Institute For Expressive Analysis

Phoenix Institute

Art Student’s League
Sculpture Center