Noise in the News: Coping with Current Events

Caren Weingart, LCSW, BCD, CCTP, CGS is a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work at New York University. She also has a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Caren is certified in Trauma and Grief as well as a specialty in anxiety; currently studying Health Psychology. She was honored as a presenter at conferences in New York City which addressed empowerment and Evidence Based Practices. Caren volunteers with non-profits including a local Board of Directors and was chosen to work on a Collaborative with the National Association of Social Workers in New Jersey which is focused on reviewing and approving courses for continuing education. Caren has worked as a therapist and administrator working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in a variety of clinical programs and utilizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Oriented modalities to assist clients in their treatment but is also a believer in the strength of supportive therapy.

BJ Constantine, LMHC, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (Mental Health Counseling), and Spring Health Clinician. He has extensive experience providing clinical therapeutic services to military personnel and veterans struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression and personality disorders. BJ is a retired US Army officer with nearly 40 years experience leading, training, counseling and mentoring soldiers, civilians, and family members. Using a person-centered approach to psychotherapy, BJ strives to assist others to improve their mental health through empathy, trust, compassion, cultural sensitivity and understanding. He believes hope, optimism and mindfulness are key to developing or enhancing personal strengths and finding solutions to life’s challenges.