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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 currently maintains a private practice in New London, CT. She helps children and adults of various backgrounds to cope with daily life by confronting their past and rejecting negative thoughts and images that interfere with their healing. Dr. Curry Avery also facilitates women's retreats and conducts psychological evaluations. She conducts workshops with groups, institutions, service providers, parents, and faith based organizations, helping participants to improve their own well-being, to interact more positively with colleagues and family, and/or to improve their delivery of services to clients with whom they work. Dr. Curry Avery was previously on staff at an inner city public high school in Connecticut. Prior to that she worked for two facilities within the Department of Children and Families: one for psychiatric impaired youth and the other for adjudicated adolescents. Dr. Curry Avery has a Ph.D. in Clinical/School Psychology from Hofstra University, a Masters of Arts in psychology from American University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Howard University. She has a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University and is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA).