Caren R. Avery, BME, MS, LMHC
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Caren has spent the last 30 years of her career devoted to helping others as a professional coach, counselor and educator. Caren holds a Master of Science in Counseling Education from Hofstra University, Long Island, New York and a Bachelor of Music Education from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, Wheaton, Illinois. Caren holds a New York State Mental Health Counseling licensure, School Counseling certification, and Mediation Counseling certification.
Caren has worked for the State University of New York as an adjunct professor for most of her professional career. She was the keynote speaker for the New York State Judicial Association and has presented numerous conferences related to mental health issues (Anxiety, Depression/ Bipolar, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Suicide Ideation and Assessment, Gender Dysphoria, and Self-Esteem). She has written crisis intervention protocol procedures, facilitated a variety of support groups, and has worked in substance abuse rehabilitation centers with dually diagnosed individuals. Caren was the co-founded and speaker of Press On Ministries, where she traveled the north east speaking at various women’s conferences. She was the recipient of the International Christian Leadership Conference Scholarship, which brought her to study in Jerusalem, Israel. She has created and taught a peer counseling curriculum/program for adults, lead a Bible study for incarcerated women, and created a theology club for women. Her compassionate and caring demeanor, together with her analytical abilities to discern and problem solve, make her a highly competent life coach in whom clients can trust and depend. |
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KNOW THYSELF
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Professional Experience
Mental and Behavioral Health (Anxiety/Depression/OCD/BiPolar/PTSD/ADHD/Suicidal Ideation) Self Concept Development Conquering Stress Navigating Grief Sleep Hygiene Boundaries Communication Academic/Career Relationship Building Spiritual Growth Social Skills Parenting Grief Recovery Life Transitions (finding your new normal) |
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College Courses Taught
Clinical Interviewing and Counseling Adjustment Psychology Career Exploration Alcohol and Addiction and Family Systems Introduction to Human Services Assertiveness Training College Seminar Group and Organizational Dynamics |
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Workshops Given
Obsessive Compulsive Depression/Bipolar Self Esteem Suicide: Information and Prevention Anxiety Gender Dysphoria |
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Group Counseling Facilitated
Anxiety Group Depression/Bipolar Group Drug/Alcohol Dependence Relapse Prevention Grief/Bereavement Single Moms Children of Divorce |
