Israel Helfand, M.S., Ph.D.
Education and Major Trainings
| 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 |
| Academy of Family Mediators, Lexington, MA | 1985-1987 |
| Relationship Enhancement for Couples and Families, CORE, Doylestown, PA, Barry Ginsberg, Ph.D. | 1984 |
| Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, CA, Ph.D., Education and Behavioral Science. Unpublished dissertation: Marital Conservation | 1982-1984 |
| University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, M.S., Counseling and Human Resources. Internship as High School Guidance Counselor and Hypnotherapist. | 1978-1980 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, B.A. Liberal Arts experiences included internships as a legislative assistant, teachers assistant and participation in outdoor and survival programs. Political Science major. | 1973-1977 |
Work Experience
| Helfand Retreats, LLC, Cabot, VT, (Formerly All Seasons VT Inc. and Four Seasons Healing Inc.) Director and Co-therapist of all retreats and programs. Originator of the Soul Awakening retreats, The Teen Rites Project and Applied Eco- psychology course. Clinical services include: Couples / Marriage and sexual counseling and professional supervision | 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 |
| Community College of Vermont, White River Junction, VT College Instructor. Courses included Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, and The Psychology of Dreams | 1996 |
| Danbury Personal Counseling, Danbury, CT, Founder, Clinical Director, and Supervisor of an interdisciplinary staff of therapists. Administration of Employee Assistance Programs and Managed Health Care. Community outreach. Psychodramatist, supervisor (1991-1994): John Nolte, Ph.D., TEP. | 1984-1994 |
| Men’s Counseling Centers, Inc., Danbury, CT, Co-founder and President of this non-profit organization. Responsibilities included program development and leadership, groups, workshops, weekend retreats, backpacking trips, and a video production called Man in the Making. Co-therapist, supervisor: Ari Kopolow, MD. | 1991-1993 |
Licensures/Certifications
| Vermont Marriage and Family Therapist, License Number #100-0000005 | 1995-Present |
| American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Clinical Member | 1984-Present |
| American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Certified Sex therapist | 2008-Present |
| Connecticut Marriage and Family Therapist, License Number #000189 | 1984-1996 |
| New Hampshire Marriage and Family Therapist, License Number #10 | 1994-1999 |
| New York State Licensed Wilderness Guide | 1992-1996 |
| Nationally Certified Wilderness First Responder | 1992-1998 |
| Academy of Family Mediators Senior Member Practitioner | 1985-1987 |
| American Council of Hypnotist Examiners | February 1982 |
| North American Professional Hypnotherapeutic Association Certified Hypnotherapist | December 1981 |
Professional Affiliations
| American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Clinical Member | 1984-Present |
| American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists | 2006-Present |
| Certified Professional Member | 2008-Present |
| Member | 2006-2008 |
| American Counseling Association | 1978-1995 |
| American Mental Health Counselors Association | 1978-1982 |
| Association for Specialists in Group Work | 1992-1995 |
| American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama | 1990-1995 |
| Employee Assistance Professional Association, Inc. | 1981-1985 |
| Employee Assistance Society of North America | 1989-1993 |
| Academy of Family Mediators | 1985-1993 |
| Senior Member | 1987-1993 |
| Practitioner Member | 1985-1987 |
| Association to Advance Ethical Hypnosis | 1981-1985 |
| Wilderness Guides Council | 1997-2007 |