Where women take time to make time for personal & professional self-care!
Ellen Blaufox, LCSW-R
Clinician, Executive Coach, Trainer, Teacher, Speaker & Consultant
Therapist, Executive Coach, Speaker, Teacher
Ellen’s clinical know-how traverses the human lifespan with particular expertise in the transitions we go through as we move into adulthood, across various milestones (identity, career, family) and into aging. Ellen will guide you as you shift out of that “stuck” feeling that comes from unconscious habits, patterns and negative thinking. She empowers you to make the positive changes in your life that you desire by promoting health and wellbeing.
Ellen approach to therapy is collaborative and solution–focused. She utilizes proven, evidence-based methods in various modalities, (individual, family and group). She has particular expertise with survivors of complex stress, trauma and issues related to social injustice. Her understanding of trauma is particularly helpful for those struggling with the challenges associated with the current global pandemic.
Ellen has had an extensive & comprehensive career.
She has been part of various Core Initiative for both development & implementation of various evidenced-based, trauma treatment models. In her role as Senior Management Leader, she has co-created & led various program initiatives around culture change & re-structuring systems of care for at-risk & otherwise, neglected & stigmatized populations.
See below for just a few of the research papers & publications Ellen either contributed to in writing or in either actually delivering or supervising the direct-treatment that led to the development of various, remarkable, innovative & helpful treatment models.
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25 + years Clinician Adults, Adolescents, Families & Groups
25 + years Clinical Supervisor
15 + years Executive Coach
10 + years Director of Clinical Services
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Executive Coach MPG Consulting
Adjunct Professor NYU Silver School of Social Work
Workshop Facilitator
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CORE Team Member National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Development & Implementation of the Model.
Adaptation for Special Populations including LGBTQ, CSES, Residential Treatment
For adults and children
Consultation
Supervision
Direct Practice
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25 + years as Expert Group Facilitation
Contributor in the Encyclopedia of Social Work with Groups
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Trainer with Multiple Providers for Continuing Education for Social Workers
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Creator & Leadership for Jewish Board Residential Program Empowerment Unit
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Development & Collaboration with LIJ Creators
Implementation of Pilot & Adaptation of the Model for other populations
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CORE Team Member at Jewish Board with Dr. Sandra Bloom
Adaptation & Implementation of the Model to Adolescent Populations
Ellen’s Career
We are a Virtual Destination Place devoted to you & your Seeking Spirit. Our Gatherings offer everything you’re seeking to start (& continue) to Make Time To Take your Time.
At YOUR Gathering Space, I offer group & individual coaching experiences, as well as individual therapy. My decades of experience & training as a professional clinician, professor & public speaker - ensure you are guided by a seasoned & informed, expert Facilitator. My love & “past-life” as a performer & life-long passion for entertaining are the key ingredients that make YOUR Gathering Space a vibrant, sensory & welcoming destination place to spend you valuable time!
All our offerings are infused with my commitment to Making Time to Take Time. I find my inspiration through Women Leaders in the Arts & Culture. I explore, & collect all that fascinates & intrigues me, highlighting Creative Women & Amplifying their Voices. I then share my Muse with you, hoping to ignite your creativity & uplift your spirit! Tuned In to what is happening in the world, YOUR Gathering Space embraces diverity & inclusiveness. Because Transformation is an on-going process, our community is here to provide encouragement, support & guidance. I take special care to create beautiful, warm virtual settings that nurture Togetherness. This is a space that will be a reminder for all of us to Take a collective breath, savor & appreciate the value of our time.
