Turning Trauma Into

My Vision

I started my career as a social worker later than most, but I put myself through graduate school  while supporting my family.

I spent countless late nights studying  and writing in the library and working tirelessly to provide for my children and secure a future for us.
 
I graduated from Yeshiva University and began my career in addiction counseling, all while my son fought—and ultimately lost—his battle with cancer.

In the midst of this heartbreak, I navigated a new relationship, remarried, and blended a family of 11 children with 8 new stepchildren.
 

After losing my son and, tragically, my granddaughter in a car accident within the span of one year, I needed to push even harder.

I completed  my  PhD, focusing my dissertation on the lack of addiction treatment centers in the Jewish community. 

Slowly, I began to build my career, focusing on addiction, advocating for communities in need of  education and treatment. Currently I maintain a private practice, teach at the university, publish articles  and  speak world -wide to audiences about  grief ,trauma , healing and recovery. 

This year, on the 10th anniversary of my son Boruch’s untimely death, I launched The Pink Elephant Podcast. This podcast allows me to continue to spread the message of Triumph from Tragedy.