Barbara Petkov's Resume
Core Faculty, Multicultural Family Institute
Barbara Petkov Ed.S, Marriage and Family Therapist, Alumni and Core faculty at the Multicultural Family Institute. SHe has a private practice in Highland Park with extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents and families. Certified therapist in EMDR. Coordinator and trainer for Cultural Diversity and issues of social justice.
Education
- Ed.S. Degree: Graduate School of Marriage and Family Therapy — Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, 2000.
- Masters Degree: Graduate School of Education — New York University, New York City, New York, 1977
- Bachelors Degree: School of Psychology — Rutgers University, Livingston College, Piscataway, New Jersey, 1974
Qualifications
- Multicultural Family Institute, faculty and trainer
- Certified EMDR Therapist, 2003
- Registered Dance Therapist, 1977
Professional Work Experience
- 2000-Present: Faculty and private practice, Multicultural Family Institute, Highland Park, NJ.
- 1983-1997: Creative Arts Therapy Coordinator and therapist, UMDNJ-CMHC Adolescent Inpatient Unit, Piscataway, NJ.
- 1977-1983: Creative Art Therapist, Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Trenton, NJ.
Professional Organizations/Publications
- American Family Therapy Academy:Membership, 2005.
- American Association Marriage and Family Therapy: Membership, 1998
- American Dance Therapy Association: Licenced Member, 1977
- Contributing author : Walsh,F. & McGoldrick, M. (2004). Living Beyond Loss: Death in the Family, 2nd edition. New York: Norton.