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Let Me Introduce Myself
My professional
name is Ruth Gordon, but my friends call me “Bunny”, which is a childhood
nickname. I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years, and am
a licensed independent clinical social worker in both Massachusetts
and Florida. After I had my 3 children, I went back to school and
received 2 masters degrees: Psych & Counseling at Assumption
College, Worcester, MA and Clinical Social Work at Boston University.,
Boston, MA
I have worked in many different settings, including:
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Psychiatric Hospital
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Residential school for disturbed adolescents, where I was the
clinical director
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Youth Guidance Center
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Private cognitive/behavioral group practice
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Pastoral counseling center
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Professor of psychology at Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester,
MA
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Private practice
I
was divorced in ’81 and remarried in ’95. My husband
and I moved to Bonita Springs from Boston in 2000. I opened my
practice here in 2003.
It seems to me that, quite often, people lose their sense of joy
in life. It is not unusual to find that such individuals feel hopeless
and powerless. This is a great concern for me. I believe that few
people must remain in a position of helplessness. So often, by
looking at things from a different point of view, we can discover
resources we never knew we had as well as the courage and strength
to pursue our dreams.
While
we all know that life is difficult, we tend to forget that
there is great joy to be found in this life that we live. I
find
utmost satisfaction in helping women, men, adolescents, and couples
rediscover their passion and delight. It is never too late to
find that which makes your heart sing. We human beings have
the potential
to be truly fabulous forever. It is my great pleasure to help
open the door to the discovery of one’s bliss.
“ If
your success is not on your own terms, if it looks good to
the world but does not feel good in your
heart, it is not success at all.” Anna Quindlen
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