Background
Silverstein, Helma was born on January 28, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Alex and Sylvia (Gart) Gardner.
Silverstein, Helma was born on January 28, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Alex and Sylvia (Gart) Gardner.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, 1958. Master of Education, Temple University, 1969. Doctor of Education, Temple University, 1981.
Home and school visitor Philadelphia School District, 1966-1971, school counselor, 1969-1971, Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, 1971-1977, school social worker, 1977-1984. Psychologist Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) Child Study Institute, 1984-1986. Consultant, supervisor Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, 1986-1990.
Clinical consultant Hill Top Preparatory School, Rosemont, 1984-1990. Private practice Wynnewood, 1984-1990. Assistant clinical professor Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, 1984-1990, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1989-1990.
Volunteer Neighbors for Ellen Fisher, Havertown, Pennsylvania, 1990. Member American Psycol. Association, Delaware Valley Group Psychotherapy Society, American Association Counseling and Development, Pennsylvania Education Association, Association Against Client Exploitation by Professionals (vice president 1986-1989).
Married Raphael Silverstein, June 15, 1957 (divorced 1962). Children: Paula Lynn Silverstein Fry, Mitchell Scott.