Masters of Social Work

#10) The Truth About School Refusal and School Avoidance

Dr. Steven Kurtz [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kurtz-38740185/] is a leading clinical psychologist and internationally respected expert in the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders, ADHD, and behavioral challenges, notably in the area of school refusal. He is the founder and director of Kurtz Psychology Consulting, a practice known for its innovative, evidence-based approaches to school refusal, Selective Mutism, and disruptive behaviors. He’s an advocate for exposure-based treatments that empower families to help kids re-engage with school and the world around them.

#9) Complex Trauma and Safe Spaces: A Therapists’ Dilemma

Shaya Hecht, LCSW [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaya-hecht-lcsw-42421948/] is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Shaya is also a Psychotherapist who is the founder and director of H.I.P. Counseling Center in the New York area. His insights into dysregulation and trauma is aimed at creating an environment for patients to open up without initiating feelings of inadequacy and rejection.

#8) Finding Effective Modalities for Every Client

Chananyah Silverman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chananyah-silverman-lcsw-phd-fellow-a0245928/] is an LCSW and PhD Fellow who serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Sara Schenirer social work program in collaboration with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has over a decade of experience as a licensed clinician, and is currently the Clinical Director at Premium Health Center in Brooklyn.

#7) Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment: The Power of EMDR

Roy Kiessling, LISW [https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-kiessling-2613b874/], is a leading expert in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and a pioneer in modernizing EMDR training. He is the founder of EMDR Consulting. Kiessling has trained thousands of therapists worldwide, helping them integrate EMDR into their practice with confidence and effectiveness.

#6) A Global Look at Therapy

Moshe Norman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/moshe-norman-lcsw-sifi-45673866/] is the owner of Transcend Counseling Services and the host of the Mondays with Moshe weekly Zoom call. He’s a clinician in private practice, and a former Adjunct Professor in the Sara Schenirer program. Moshe provides training for therapists and has developed a highly regarded program to help young couples develop a strong emotional foundation for marriage.