​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.”

 

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