Cathie Helfand, M.S.

Alfred University, Alfred, NY
NYS Certification in Elementary Education

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
BA in Human Development and Family Studies

Springfield College, St. Johnsbury, VT
Adjunct Professor, "Ecology/Eco-psychology," "Family Therapy"

Woodbury College, Montpelier, VT
Adjunct Professor. "Addictions and the Family."

Four Seasons Healing, Inc., Cabot, VT
Co-director and Counselor/Educator for this non-profit organization. Specializing in relationship issues and human ecology/ecopsychology. Liaison with community educational groups (Lamoille Valley Tobacco Task Force, Cabot Coalition, Interactive Teen Theater, and Cabot Teen.)

Lightgate Learning Center, Thetford, VT
Co-director. Responsible for overseeing program development, bulletin preparation and publication, coordination of educational workshops and facility use, interfacing with community membership and management of volunteer staff.

Danbury Personal Counseling, Danbury, CT
Co-founder and business manager; including hiring and training of support staff, marketing of programs, and team building. Psychotherapist specializing in career counseling, lifework planning, relationship issues, and Employee Assistance Programs.

ETP, Inc., Windsor, CT
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor at Pitney Bowes Corporation. Provided full EAP services to 3,000 employees, including personal counseling, termination support, training, and workshops. Liaison with management and personnel.

Boy Scouts of America, Norwalk, CT 06851
Director of Exploring Division and Director of Career Awareness Programs. Sold program concept to businesses and organizations including Fortune 500 corporations. Recruited and supervised professional and volunteer staff. Developed and organized Safe Rides Program.

Danbury Youth Services, Inc., Danbury, CT .
Director of Youth Employment Services and Youth and Family Counselor. Developed and Directed Y.E.S. program and offered short-term therapy. Coordinated services with community agencies.

Danbury High School, Danbury, CT
Student Internship Program Coordinator. Recruited students and community placements for non-paid credit based positions. Recruited volunteer speakers for career/ life exploration.