Lorna Goldberg, LCSW, BCD, PsyA
171 Meadowbrook Road
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 894-8515
FAX: (201) 871-4674

EDUCATION

BA      New York University, 1968

MSW  New York University, 1970

Certification as Psychoanalyst   NJ Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis,1984

EXPERIENCE:

1976 to Present:

Private Practice:  171 Meadowbrook Road, Englewood, NJ 07631

Individual and group psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children

1980 to Present:

Private Supervision of social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals

September 2004 to Present:

Dean of Faculty, Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies, Teaneck, NJ

Faculty, Institute for Psychoanalytic Studies

Courses: Psychoanalytic Theories of Development, including Early Development, Latency, and Adolescence; and, also, Psychoanalytic Theories of Depression.

1976 to June 2004:  Psychoanalytic Clinic of the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis, Teaneck, NJ

I held the position of psychotherapist at this low cost clinic until 1984. Since 1984, I have been supervising other therapists who are affiliated with the clinic.

1981 to June 2004:

Faculty, New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis, Teaneck, NJ

Courses: Clinical Practicum (1981 to 1987), Psychoanalytic Theories of Early Development (1988 to 1998), Psychoanalytic Theories of Latency and Adolescence (1998 to January 2004)

1991 to June 2004:

Co-Director (1991-1998) and Director, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Program, NJ Institute:

Courses: Understanding and Treating Children and Adolescents (1992 to Spring 2003), Psychoanalytic Treatment of Adolescents: Clinical Interventions (1993 to June 2003), Psychoanalytic Theory of Latency 2003-2004), Psychoanalytic Theory of Adolescents (Spring 2004)

1974 to 1977:  Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center, Orangeburg, NY

I held the position of psychiatric social worker, employed in a cooperative day treatment program for children with severe emotional difficulties.  The agency’s purpose is to provide these children with a special school program within their own community.  I served as a therapist for the children and their families. 

1970 to 1972:

I held the position of psychiatric social worker and counseled children, adolescents, marital couples, parents, and older adults. 

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

1978 to Present:

I co-lead a therapeutic support group for former cult members with William Goldberg, LCSW.

1979 to Present:

I have appeared on television programs such as “NBC News,” “Shirley,” “New Jersey Tonight,” “Talk of the Town,” “Straight Talk,” “CNN News,” and “New Jersey Nightly News” to discuss own group for former cultists and the aftereffects of cult involvement.  I also have appeared on a national program in Brazil to discuss the same topic.  I have appeared on radio, including WCBS and WBAI, to discuss cult-related issues.  Magazines and newspapers, including The Record (NJ), The Star Ledger (NJ), and Psychotherapy Finances have written about our group for former cultists and have consulted with me about cult-related issues.  I also have appeared in two films on cults, produced by the American Family Foundation.

June 22, 2006:

I presented two papers, “Psychopathology in Members of Cultic Groups:  Identification with Aggressor or Pre-Existing Personality Characteristics?” and “The Power of Telling Your Story” at the International Cultic Studies Association Conference in Denver, Colorado.

April 23, 2006:

I presented two papers, “The Harsh Conscience of Second Generation Former Cultists” and “Forgiveness of Self and Others” at the Internation Cultic Studies Association’s Workshop for Second Generation Former Cult Members at Cornwall, Connecticut.

July 14, 2005:

I presented three papers, “Problems Ex-Members and Families Face” (presented with William Goldberg), “Raised in Cultic Groups: Impact of Certain Aspects of Character Development,” and “Psychotherapy with a Child who was Born and Raised in a Cult” at the Conference on Psychological Manipulation, Cultic Groups, and Other Alternative Movements, sponsored by the Psychology Faculty, The University Autonoma de Madrid and the International Cultic Studies Association in Madrid, Spain.

June 11, 2004:

I presented a paper, “Cult Influence on Character Development,” at the American Family Foundation’s Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

May 23, 2004:

I presented a paper, “Thirteen: The Developmental Struggles of A Young Adolescent,” at the Third Annual Conference of the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Program at the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis in Teaneck, NJ.

October 28, 2003:

I gave a presentation with William Goldberg on our support group for former cult members at the American Family Foundation’s Conference in Springfield, MA.

June 14, 2002:

I presented a paper, “Marriage after the Cult,” at the American Family Foundation’s Conference in Orlando, Florida.

April 18, 1999:

I presented a paper, “Post-Cult Marital Issues for Former Cultists,” at the New Jersey/New York Cult Information Conference in Newark, NJ.

April 21, 1996:

I presented a paper, “Cult Chaos: Impact on Personality,” at the New Jersey/New York Regional Conference of the authentic Cult Awareness Network, Newark, NJ.

October 27, 1995:

I presented a paper, “A Psychoanalytic Look at Recovered Memories:  True or False,” at the Annual Conference on the Committee on Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work on Mind, Memories, and Metaphors:  Psychoanalytic Explorations, in NYC, NY.

May 21, 1992, March 21, 1993, June 4, 1994, and June 3, 1995:

I presented a workshop, “Problems with Anxiety and Decision-Making after the Cult,” at a conference for former cult members that is sponsored by the American family Foundation. 

February 17, 1995:

I presented a paper, “Understanding the Cults: Treating Former Cultists,” at a lecture series, sponsored by the NJ Institute, Teaneck, NJ.

November 3, 1994:

I presented a paper, “Abuse in Cults,” at the Annual Conference of the authentic Cult Awareness Network, Cleveland, Ohio.

March 18, 1994:

I appeared as an expert witness at a cult-related disciplinary hearing held in Philadelphia, PA.

November 5, 1993:

I presented a paper, “Blaming the Victim – The Professional Community’s Response to the Cult Member,” at the Annual Conference of the authentic Cult Awareness Network, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

October 21, 1993:

I presented a workshop, “Therapy with Former Cultists,” to the Bergen County (NJ) Chapter, NASW.

April 25, 1993:

I presented a workshop, “Special Needs in Treating Former Cultists,” to the Alumni Association of the NJ Institute.

April 18, 1993:

I presented a paper, “Post-Cult Difficulties for Former Cultists,” at the NY/NJ Regional authentic CAN Conference, Newark, NJ.

May 8, 1992:

I presented a paper, “Guidelines for Therapists,” at a conference, sponsored by the American Family Foundation, held in Arlington, Virginia.

June 25, 1991:

I appeared as an expert witness in a cult-related criminal case in Morristown, NJ.

May 11, 1991:

I presented a paper, “Guidelines for Therapists,” at a conference held in Philadelphia, PA and co-sponsored by the American Family Foundation, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, Pennsylvania Counseling Association, Northwestern Institute, and the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services.

November 1, 1991:

I presented a paper at the Annual Conference of the authentic Cult Awareness Network in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on “Therapeutic Issues with Former Cultists.”

November 1, 1990:

I presented a paper at the Annual Conference of the authentic CAN in Chicago, Illinois on “The Aftereffects of Cult Involvement.”

October 26, 1989:

I presented a paper at the Annual Conference of the authentic CAN in Teaneck, NJ on “Therapy with Former Cultists.

April 29, 1989:

I presented a paper at the First Annual Southwest Regional Conference on Cult Awareness, co-sponsored by Green Oaks, A Psychiatric Hospital, and the authentic CAN, Dallas, Texas, on “Destructive Cultism: Challenge of the 90’s.”

April 25, 1987:

I addressed the AFF Conference, held in Sturbridge, MA.  My paper was entitled, “Psychotherapy with Ex-Cultists: Four Case Studies and Commentary.”

October 30, 1987:

I addressed the Annual Conference of the authentic CAN, Pittsburgh, PA, on “The Family’s Response to a Member’s Joining and Leaving a Cult” and “The Aftereffects of Cult Involvement.”

April 24, 1986:

I addressed a conference, sponsored by the Baylor University Medical School and the Jewish Family Service of Houston, Texas on “Therapy with Former Cultists.”

October 26, 1985:

I addressed the Annual Conference of the authentic CAN, Dallas, Texas, on “Group Work with Former Cultists – Part II.”

April 21, 1985:

I addressed the Regional Conference of the authentic CAN, Baltimore, MD, on “Therapy with Former Cultists.”

September 22, 1984:

I delivered a paper describing the stages of therapy with a former cultist to the Advisory Board of AFF, Weston, MA.

October 24, 1982:

I addressed the Annual Conference of the Citizens Freedom Foundation, Washington, DC, on “Therapy with Ex-Cultists.”

April 5, 1981:

I presented a paper entitled,”Group Work Observations and Techniques with Ex-Cultists,” at a conference sponsored by the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, NY.  This paper was co-written by William Goldberg, ACSW.  

October 20, 1978:

I presented a paper to the New Jersey Institute of Social Workers as Psychotherapists.  The paper was entitled, “Seduction of the Adolescent by Modern Day Cults” and was co-written by William Goldberg, ACSW.

1976 to 1977:

I served as a Consultant to the Carriage House Rehabilitation Center, Bradford, NH.

PUBLICATIONS:

Goldberg, Lorna (2006).  Raised in Cultic Groups: The Impact on Development of Certain Aspects of Character.  Cultic Studies Review, 5:1.

Goldberg, Lorna (2003).  Reflections on Marriage and Children after the Cult.  Cultic Studies Review, 2:1.

Goldberg, Loma (1997).  A Psychoanalytic Look at Recovered Memories, Therapists, Cult leaders and Undue Influence.  Clinical Social Work Journal, 25:1.

Goldberg, Loma (1993). Guidelines for Therapists. In Michael D. Langone, (Ed.) Recovery from Cults. New York: W. W. Norton and Co.

Questions and Answers" ongoing column in Focus: the Newsletter for Former Cultists, published by the authentic National Cult Awareness Network, Chicago, Illinois from 1992-1995.

Goldberg, L. and Goldberg, W. (1991). Counseling Cult-Impacted Students. In Marcia R. Rudin, (Ed.) Cults on Campus: Continuing Challenge.  American Family Foundation.

Goldberg, L. and Goldberg, W. (1989). Family Responses to a Young Adult's Cult Membership and Return. Cultic Studies Journal, 6:2.

Goldberg, L. and Goldberg, W. (1988). Psychotherapy with Ex-Cultists: Four Case Studies and Commentary. Cultic Studies Journal, 5:2.

Goldberg, L. and Goldberg, W. (1982). Group Work with Former Cultists. Social Work, 27:2.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS:

August 2008 to Present:

Interim President, Board of Directors, International Cultic Studies Association (Formerly American Family Foundation)

January 2004 to August 2008:

Member, Board of Directors, International Cultic Studies Association (Formerly American Family Foundation)

1982 to January 2004:

Member, Advisory Board, American Family Foundation

October 1995 to Present:

Member, National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis In Clinical Social Work, Inc.

February 13, 1999:

Recipient, Leo J. Ryan Award, presented by the Leo J. Ryan Foundation, Stamford, Ct.   William Goldberg also received this award.

October 29,1989:

Recipient, CAN Hall of Fame Award, presented by the authentic Cult Awareness Network, Chicago, Illinois. William Goldberg also received this award.

1995 to Present:

Member, Board of Directors, Cult Information Service of New York/New Jersey

1982 to 1995:

Member, Board of Directors, the authentic Cult Awareness Network, NY/NJ Chapter

1988 to 1995:

Chair, Committee on Child Abuse, the authentic National Cult Awareness Network

Member Advisory Board and Chair, Social Work Committee, American Family Foundation

1980 to Present:

Member, New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work, Co-Chair, Membership Committee (1984-1987), Member, Conference Committee (1981 to 1982 and 1991 to 1992)

1989 to June 2004:

Member, Training Committee, New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis 1996 to 1998:

Member, Executive Advisory Board, New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis

1984 to Present:

Member, National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis

1974 to 1975:

Member, Goshen Council for the Prevention of Drug Abuse, Goshen, NY

 1970 to Present:

Member, National Association of Social Work

CERTIFICATIONS:

1994 to Present:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of NJ, License No. SC03922

1990 to Present:

Qualified Clinical Social Worker, NASW

1987 to Present:

Board Certified in Clinical Social Work, charter member, Cert. No 5605

1987 to Present:

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, NASW

1985 to Present:

National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis and the American Boards for Accreditation and Certification Inc., Cert. No. P855786

1976 to Present:

Certified Social Worker, by examination, State of NY Cert. No. R16550-1

2004 to Present:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of NY, License No. R16550-1.

1972 to Present: