| Directors |
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Carol Berns, Psy.D., F.T., is Director of Program Development and Training, and Co-Founder of the Children's Bereavement Center. She is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and a Fellow in Thanatology who has worked for more than 30 years as a bereavement specialist, crisis intervention consultant, and educator. Dr. Berns oversees development of CBC programming, training, and the supervision of staff, volunteers, students, and interns. She has written numerous professional articles and is co-author of The Instructor's Guide to The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying, 5th, 6th & 7th editions (McGraw-Hill). |
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Mindy Cassel, Ph.D.,C.T., is Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Children's Bereavement Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Thanatologist. As Executive Director, she oversees the CBC's operations, management, planning, and financial development. Dr. Cassel's professional career in the Miami community spans more than 30 years, during which she has worked with individuals, families, and children in the areas of loss, trauma, rehabilitation, and life transition. |
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Peter Willig, L.M.F.T., F.T., is Director of Operations and Marketing for the Children's Bereavement Center. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Fellow in Thanatology with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups, including children, adolescents and families. Mr.Willig has worked with the CBC since its inception. He is responsible for coordination and facilitation of the CBC Peer Support Group services and orientations, and oversees CBC Marketing and Community Outreach programs. In addition to his work at the CBC, he is a therapist in private practice. |
Board of Directors
Florence V. Anderson - Child Advocate |
| Volunteers |
| The Children's Bereavement Center could not operate without its dedicated volunteers. Trained Facilitators offer their time and expertise to assist the CBC's small core staff, volunteering in Peer Support Groups for children, teens, and adults. Other volunteers provide office support, help with fundraising events, and serve on the Advisory Board or Board of Directors. |
| Staff |
| Cindy Amar, M.Ed., Coordinator of Spanish Services |
| Marilyn Milstein, M.Ed., M.S., Senior Program Coordinator |
| Elaine Webb, Office Manager |
| Lead
Facilitators Cindy Amar Midge Blumberg-Krams Barbara Davis Mae Greenberg Kathy Kramer Ann Leibowitz Marilyn Milstein Camille Perez Iris Salzberg Kimberly Standiford Natalie Tanen |
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Professional Advisory Board
Randolph B. Alfred, M.Ed., Crisis Management Specialist,
Miami-Dade County Public Schools |