Fanita English

Background

English, Fanita was born on October 22, 1916 in Galatz, Romania. Daughter of Max Blumberg and Elena (Gottesman) Ottolenghi. came to the United States, 1941.

Education

Diploma in psychology, U. Paris, 1940; Master of Arts, Bryn Mawr College, 1944; Master in Social Service, Bryn Mawr College, 1945.

Career

Executive director, Alexandra (Virginia) Family Superior vena cava syndrome, 1948-1950; director, Ridge Farm Institute for Emotionally Disturbed Children, Lake Forest, Illinois, 1950-1956; private practice, consultant, Chicago and Lake Forest, 1956-1970; lecturer, University of Chicago, 1966-1970; founder, director, Eastern Institute TA and Gestalt, Philadelphia, 1970-1981; consultant and workshop leader for numerous organizations in, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and United States, since 1973. Lecturer numerous universities in Germany, Switzerland, and United States, since 1960.

Achievements

• Fanita English has been listed as a noteworthy Psychological therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Group Psychotherapy Association. Member Amnesty International.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, swimming.

Connections

Married Maurice English, April 25, 1945 (divorced 1977). Children: Brian (deceased), Deirdre.

Father:

Max Blumberg Ottolenghi

Mother:

Elena (Gottesman) Ottolenghi

Spouse:

Maurice English

child:

Brian English (deceased)

child:

Deirdre English