Instructor

Barry Giordano MEd, MSSS, LICSW, has been a licensed (MA,RI,CT) and practicing psychotherapist for over 40 years. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University, a Master's Degree in Social Service from Boston University and he has completed Advanced Clinical Training in Behavioral Medicine with the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Primary Care Behavioral Health Program offered by the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

He has developed and implemented a Legal Medicine Practicum for Northeastern University's Graduate Counseling Program, and has served as a Field Instructor for Boston College and RI College Graduate Social Work Schools.

During his career, he has worked in a wide variety of environments including colleges, correctional institutions, community health and mental health centers, general and psychiatric hospitals and private practice groups. He has also consulted with banks, military organizations, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, casinos and various cities and towns.

While he has worked with individuals presenting with a variety of mental health issues, he has focused on those struggling with stress and anxiety. Of this group, he has had a special interest in helping those who have been anxious or fearful about flying. The AERO. Fear of Flying Program was developed for those unable to fly because of fear. It involved time-limited groups which included travel consultants, pilots, air traffic controllers and airline employees. It was designed to give participants the information and anxiety management skills necessary to complete "graduation" flights to Newark, Baltimore & Philadelphia.

The Quiet Flying Course will offer to those, who ARE able to fly, the skills necessarv to master the stress and anxiety associated with their air travel, so that their destinations are productive and enjoyable.