Journey from Client to Counselor
In 2017, when Robert Brooks was participating in Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s (CCDoT) Partners in Recovery program, he was there for help managing a substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress. While in treatment, he found himself helping others …
On October 31, 2023, our Providence House team ended Domestic Violence Awareness Month on a high note by welcoming a number of esteemed guests, including New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim, for a tour of its recently renovated Burlington County safe house.
“We were so happy …
Joseph Halsey, founder of the James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts, Harmony, Children and Family Services Clinical Director Caryn Hirsch and Program Director Sully Soto review the plans for the next meeting of Healing and Harmonizing, an informal group that provides survivors of violence …
Brandon’s outlook on life is upbeat and positive. His smile is wide. He works at a job he loves and has his own apartment. He is also an active member in his church. “There is a lot I thank God for every day. I am …
We are pleased to announce Melissa Boege, Director of the Family Growth Program of Monmouth and Ocean counties, presented a workshop today at the National Children’s Alliance Annual Leadership Conference: The Future of Possible.
Boege’s innovative presentation, Made of Marble: The Intersection of Media & #MeToo …
In 2017, Capital Health asked Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton to partner with them to help create a ground-breaking program to help pregnant women and new mothers recover from addiction. The collaboration includes several other partners to ensure that every need of these women is …
by Caryn Hirsch, LCSW
Service Area Clinical Director
Children & Family Services
Caryn has worked with children and their families for over 20 years. In 1999, she relocated to New Jersey and started her work at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, helping children and families overcome abuse, neglect …
Counselors at Catholic Charities’ Providence House Domestic Violence Services in Ocean County (pictured, right) have introduced an innovative psychotherapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, to help women recover from sexual trauma experienced within their intimate partner relationship.
Developed over 25 years ago, EMDR is …
Rebecca has always wanted to adopt. Inspired by the selflessness of Mother Teresa, Rebecca took her famous words to heart: “There are no great things, only small things done with great love.”
“I try to live a life that helps others,” explained Rebecca, managing attorney of a …
When Jane Meyer started working for Catholic Charities, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were all the rage, gasoline was just $1.34 a gallon, and George Bush (the first one) was President.
“Things were quite different at the time – there were no computers, all our notes were …
