Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured psychological treatment approach which focuses on how an individual’s cognitions, behaviors, feelings, and physiological responses are connected and how they influence daily functioning. Cognitive behavioral therapy sessions focus on specific symptoms, problems or goals. Homework assignments are often given to enable the clients to work on their problems in between sessions and facilitate maximum functioning.

Testing

Psychological testing is used to investigate an individual's strengths and weaknesses as a learner. It is useful in identifying some of the more complex learning issues, including auditory, visual, motor, memory and/or attention difficulties. Testing focuses on identifying possible issues as well as developing practical recommendations for school and home. Dr. Baruch-Feldman uses her knowledge of schools and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process to work more effectively with families and schools.

School

Dr Caren Baruch-Feldman uses her knowledge of schools and the special education process to assist parents in understanding and receiving the support needed for their child. Parents will be guided through the process of submitting the proper requests and documentation of a disability to the appropriate educational committee (i.e., Committee on Special Education, Section 504 Committee).

Camp

Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman has worked for five years as the Camp Psychologist at Camp Ramah in Nyack, New York. She recently developed a training manual for counselors and is in the process of expanding her training work to other camps. She has developed staff training workshops that can be used during staff week and throughout the summer. She currently is a staff member at expertonlinetraining.com. ExpertOnlineTraining.com provides on-line summer camp staff training. Look for her modules in 2012.