Cathie Helfand, M.S.

Formal Education Northeast Triangle Training Program in Psychodrama and Action Leadership, New Paltz, NY, Jonathan Fox, MA, TEP September 1990- June 1991 Group Therapy Techniques, New Haven, CT, Eugene Eliasoph, CISW, TEP September 1989- June 1990 Relationship Enhancement for Couples and Families, CORE, Doylestown, PA, Barry Ginsberg, Ph.D. 1984 University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT M.S. in Counseling and Human Resources 1979-1981 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Group Dynamics Internship Program 1979-1980 Alfred University, Alfred, NY NYS Certification in Elementary Education 1977 Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH BA in Human Development and Family Studies 1971-1975

Work Experience

All Seasons VT, Inc., Cabot, VT Co-director and Counselor/Educator for this non-profit organization. Specializing in relationship issues and career direction. Liaison with community educational groups (Lamoille Valley Tobacco Task Force, Cabot Coalition, Interactive Teen Theater, and Cabot Teen.)		1993-Present
Corporate Quest, Cabot, VT Management / business consultations. Advancing human relationship systems within corporations and organizations. Systems analysis, team building and leadership development retreats.		1995-Present
Springfield College, St. Johnsbury, VT Adjunct Professor, "Ecology/Eco-psychology," "Family Therapy," "Holistic Healing"		2000-2001
Woodbury College, Montpelier, VT Adjunct Professor. "Addictions and the Family."		1999
Lightgate Learning Center, Thetford, VT Co-director. Responsible for overseeing program development, bulletin preparation and publication, coordination of educational workshops and facility use, interfacing with community membership and management of volunteer staff.		1995-1997
Danbury Personal Counseling, Danbury, CT Co-founder and business manager; including hiring and training of support staff, marketing of programs, and team building. Psychotherapist specializing in career counseling, lifework planning, relationship issues, and Employee Assistance Programs.		1984-1992
ETP, Inc., Windsor, CT Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor at Pitney Bowes Corporation. Provided full EAP services to 3,000 employees, including personal counseling, termination support, training, and workshops. Liaison with management and personnel.		1989-1992
Boy Scouts of America, Norwalk, CT 06851 Director of Exploring Division and Director of Career Awareness Programs. Sold program concept to businesses and organizations including Fortune 500 corporations. Recruited and supervised professional and volunteer staff. Developed and organized Safe Rides Program.		1982-1984
Danbury High School, Danbury, CT Student Internship Program Coordinator. Recruited students and community placements for non-paid credit based positions. Recruited volunteer speakers for career/ life exploration.		1981 - 1982
Danbury Youth Services, Inc., Danbury, CT . Director of Youth Employment Services and Youth and Family Counselor. Developed and Directed Y.E.S. program and offered short-term therapy. Coordinated services with community agencies.		1978-1982
Hornell Area Concern for Youth, Hornell, NY. Youth Counselor, working with adolescents and their families, and interfacing with the school system.		1977-1978
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