Bio
I have had a wonderfully varied and exciting career as a social
worker. I received an MSW from NYU in 1967 and worked for some years
with various agencies that served children. My research interests
broadened over time to include many other aspects of family and
community life (see Articles on Domestic
violence, racism, social justice and human services). I have
also received an Ed.D in 1987 for my work in theories of creativity.
For more than thirty years, I have been the Clinical Director of
Volunteer Counseling Service in Rockland County, NY (www.vcs-inc.org),
a psychotherapist with a clinical practice serving adolescents and
adults, and a community activist (see Resume). My years of clinical work with
people suffering from all forms of oppression motivated me to
participate in many groups and coalitions that work for social
change. In recent years, this work has been informed by extensive
antiracist training from the Peoples Institute for Survival and
Beyond (www.pisab.org).
Over the years, I have also authored and co-authored many professional
articles (see Publications). Some of my
colleagues suggested
that it might be useful to put some of my articles in one place on the
internet, especially those writings related to racism and domestic
violence. These very important issues demand a continuing conversation
from all of us as we strive to end all forms of oppression.
Finally, I am also a published poet. Please feel free to check out my
poetry website (www.gailgolden.com), which has been
beautifully designed
by my friend and fellow poet Han-hua Chang, who also created this
website for me.
Gail G
[Goldenwrites.com Homepage]
Articles on Domestic violence, racism, social
justice and human services
Publications
Resume