Background
Heisler, Norma Boodman was born on November 11, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of David Louis and Belle (Hochstein) Boodman.
Heisler, Norma Boodman was born on November 11, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of David Louis and Belle (Hochstein) Boodman.
Bachelor in Psychology, Brooklyn College, 1972. Master of Social Work, New York University, 1977. Postgraduate, New York School for Study Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 1979—1983.
Postgraduate in Hypnotherapy, Karen Horney Institute, 1984—1986. Postgraduate in Hypnotherapy, Erickson Institute, 1992—1993. Doctor of Philosophy, National Institute Expressive Therapy, 1996.
Certified clinical social worker, art therapist, clinical hypnotherapist. Personnel assistant R. H. Miller, New York City, 1952-1956. Free lance commercial artist Wolf Studios and Lowenstein Studios, 1957-1969.
Teacher Yeshivab Ohel Moshe, New York City, 1971-1972.
Family counselor, art therapist Lillian Sklar Filler Day Care Center, New York City, 1973-1976. Therapy intern L.I.Coll.
Hospital, New York City, 1976-1977. Teacher adult education Kingsborough Community College, New York City, 1978-1979.
Psychotherapist New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center, 1978-1989, also part-time private practice, 1981.
Field instructor, supervisor social work, C.I.H., 1989-1992. Full time private practice, 1992. One-woman shows of paintings include Jewish Community House, New York City, 1960.
2-person show Ahda Artzt Gallery, 1969.
Group shows include Caravan ArtGallery, 1953, 54, 55, Brooklyn Museum (award), 1956, 57, Duncan Gallery, 1958, Art United States of America, 1958, Kottler Gallery, 1958, Directions Gallery, 1959, Boston Art Festival, 1960, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1961, Saint Saint Louis University, 1962, Ruth Sherman Gallery, 1965, New York World"s Fair, Ahda Artz Group, 1970, 71. Contributor articles to journals.
Fellow Society Clinical Social Workers. Member National.Assn. Social Workers (diplomate), National Expressive Therapy Association, Society Advancement of Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology, American Orthopsychiat. assosiation, New York Artists Equity Association.
Married Arthur Heisler, August 9, 1952 (deceased 1997). Children: Miriam, Daniel.