GAINING COUPLE THERAPY EXPERTISE AT OHEL

How can couples and families be helped to overcome destructive patterns of interaction?  

Over 100 Mental health professionals from all over the greater New York area gained valuable insights and hands-on strategies at a recent workshop sponsored by the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training.

Creating Stability in Couples and Families: Interventions to Reduce Conflict and Despair featured recognized couple and family therapy expert, Judith Siegel, PhD, LCSW.  Associate Professor at New York University Silver School of Social Work, Dr. Siegel is the author of numerous academic articles and several critically-acclaimed books, including What Children Learn from their Parents’ Marriage, and Stop Overreacting: Effective Strategies for Calming Your Emotions.

The workshop represented a unique educational opportunity for mental health professionals, providing them with key insights and powerful intervention approaches to restore hope and enable couples and families to achieve positive change.  For information about future Institute educational opportunities, visit OHEL’s website at ww.ohelfamily.org or call 1-877-EDU-OHEL.

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is a pioneering social services agency that is markeing its 40th milestone this year. From the early to senior years, OHEL delivers a breadth of community services through OHEL Bais Ezra, OHEL Lifetime Care, OHEL Foster Care, OHEL Mental Health Services , OHEL Camp Kaylie and the OHEL Institute for Training. OHEL provides innovative and cutting-edge programs and services for individuals and families at risk, and individuals with developmental or psychiatric disabilities, in both residential and out-patient settings. Touching the lives of thousands of individuals at every stage, and every day, OHEL’s professional services are available throughout New York, New Jersey and South Florida.