Paul Rubin

About Paul Rubin

Founder / Executive Director of Camp Good Mourning, a Long Island-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children who are coping wit the death of a parent and/or sibling. • Advanced Certificate in MHC (CMHC), specializing in grief and loss• Recognized by NYS Office of Mental Health and Nassau County Executive for dedication and providing emotional support to Hurricane Sandy survivors• Empathic bereavement support group leader with significant experience serving youth, adults and seniors coping with the death of a loved one• Award-winning educator and engaging classroom facilitator recognized by Suffolk County officials for Community Education and unwavering commitment to children, adolescents, and teens • Trusted source for information on bully and cyber bully prevention and intervention, internet safety, sexting, and sexual harassment • Engaging public speaker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

1. Support Group Leader

   Suffolk Y Jcc

   Jul 2019 — Present

   Facilitate bereavement groups for two different populations: a) newly widowed seniors and b) adults grieving the loss of a parent• Provide bereavement support for staff and members

Education

• LIU Post

  MS, School Counseling

  2008

• LIU Post

  Advanced Certificate, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  2015

• Hofstra University

  BA, Communication Arts, Specialization in Television Production

Skills

• Mental Health Counseling
• Psychology
• Mental Health
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking
• Crisis Counselling
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Workshop Development and Facilitation
• Writing
• Program Development
• Management
• Nonprofits
• Individual Counselling
• Communication Training
• Leadership
• Experienced Trainer
• Social Services
• Volunteer Management
• Group Therapy
• Bereavement Support Group Leader
• Adolescents