Shirley Sarah Weissman

Background

Weissman, Shirley Sarah was born in Haifa, Israel. Daughter of Alex and Betty (Ortner) Weissman. came to the United States, 1957.

Education

Bachelor in Child Psychology and Langs., McGill University, 1972; Master of Social Work, Yeshiva U., New York City, 1974; certified in child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Institute Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, 1992.

Career

Psychiatric social worker, Shield Institute for Retarded Children, Bronx, New York, 1974-1977; social worker, social work supervisor, New York Association for New Americans, New York City, 1977-1982; school social worker, New York City Board Education, since 1982; child, adolescent and family therapist, Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, New York City, 1989-1991; private practice psychotherapy, New York City, since 1991.

Achievements

• Shirley Sarah Weissman has been listed as a noteworthy Child psychotherapist, school social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NASW, Society for Institute Child, Adolescent and Family Studies, WorldJewish Congress, United Jewish Appeal-Federation Jewish Philanthropies, Association School Scoial Workers.

Interests

• Avocations: music (playing piano), yoga, exercise, travel, reading, arts.

Connections

Father:

Alex Weissman

Mother:

Betty (Ortner) Weissman