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Philosophical Statement
My passion is helping individuals to explore their history and the legacy of their ancestors and how it impacts their daily lives and future functioning. This passion is fueled by my experience working with disenfranchised adolescents; many of whom have been victims of parental neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or other significant trauma. They struggle with issues that include peer pressures to engage in maladaptive behavior, self-doubt, and poor self-image. Some of them have little vision, no hope for the future, and an empty life ahead. These disenfranchised youth come from all walks of life regardless of race or class. I am confident that there is hope and healing. My workshops are the vehicle to begin a journey of transformation.
My passion is equally fueled by my experience working with adults who have not resolved their past experiences. Many are unable to move forward; they are stuck in a life of unhappiness. These adults continue to live in fear and self-doubt. Many of them attempt to fill their lives with things or people to avoid dealing with their emotions. Some of them learn to hate or abuse others to make themselves feel more superior. I am confident that there is hope and healing. My workshops promote such hope and foster a desire to begin healing.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Curry Avery is a licensed psychologist who conducts workshops with groups, institutions, service providers, parents, and faith based organizations, helping participants to deal with their own well-being, to interact more positively with one another, and/or to help clients with whom they work. Until recently, she was on staff at an inner city public high school in Connecticut. Prior to that Dr Curry Avery worked for the Department of Children and Families in two locked facilities: one for psychiatrically impaired youth and the other for adjudicated adolescents. She also previously maintained a private practice in New London, CT, where she helped children and adults of various backgrounds to cope with daily life by confronting their past and rejecting whatever negative thoughts and images that interfered with their healing. Dr. Curry Avery also conducts psychological evaluations. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical/School Psychology from Hofstra University and a B.S. in psychology from Howard University. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Yale Divinity School.