Judith Acosta, LISW, Cht
Holistic Psychotherapist
Author
& Speaker

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914-584-7394 or 505-771-2282

Judith is the co-author of The Worst Is Over: Verbal First Aid to Calm, Relieve Pain, Promote Healing and Save Lives (2002, Jodere), hailed as the "bible of crisis communication."  Her second book on the topic, Verbal First Aid, is being published by Penguin and is due out in June of 2010.  It will address the special talents and needs of children in crisis.

She is also the author of numerous articles on trauma, fear and the media, holistic psychotherapy, and hypnosis. Her articles have appeared in print on and online media, including American Thinker, Opednews, and Future Health.

She is a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and crisis counselor, specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and infertility. She started as a rape crisis counselor in 1985 and has been in private practice since 1989. In the early 90's, she became president of the Somamente Group, teaching crisis communication to emergency and medical personnel. She assisted NYPD and NYFD after 9/11.

Judith has appeared on radio and television and has lectured around the country on Verbal First Aid, trauma recovery, hypnosis, the use of therapeutic animals in healing, and stress management. She has been engaged by some of the country's leading corporations, hospitals and international conferences.

Testimonials

"I thought the lecture was outstanding…" V. Palazzolo, EMT-CC

"Let me tell you how much I enjoyed your class…It will help me to comfort that hurting family member…God bless you and the work you do." Olen Morrison, Chief, Boaz Fire and Rescue, Boaz, Alabama

"Absolutely loved it. Perfect balance between science/data and personal narrative–Judith speaks from passion and knowledge." Montana NASW

"Our conference attendees always rate Ms. Acosta as "Excellent" and request for us to bring her back. She is knowledgeable, passionate, funny and an excellent presenter! I always look forward to working with her." Angie Wagner, Special Projects Coordinator, National Association of Social Workers, New Mexico

Some of her presentations have been enjoyed at conferences by:

• The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
• The Journal of Emergency Medical Services – Elsevier Publications
• Kraft General Foods
• The National Council on Alcoholism
• The New York City Police Department
• Westchester County Department of Health
• National Association of Social Workers
• National Association for Missing & Exploited Children
• Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
• Southwest College of Acupuncture
• Montefiore Medical Center
• Brooklyn College Hospital