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Faculty:
Sharan L. Schwartzberg
 Sharan
L. Schwartzberg, Ed.D., OTR, FAOTA
Boston University School of Education
New York University
Professor
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I moved to Boston
in 1970 following my interests in urban mental health practice. In 1971, I
registered as an occupational therapist. In the first few years of practice, I
realized that group therapy was what most intrigued me as a method of
intervention. This interest led me to further my education and studies in
psychology as well as occupational therapy.
Within a short time, I took pleasure supervising occupational therapy students
and found myself in an academic setting, teaching group dynamics/activity group
process, mental health practice, and the therapeutic relationship. In 1979, I
was fortunate to begin my career at Tufts University upon completion of my
Doctoral Degree in Humanistic and Behavioral Studies. Over twenty-eight years later, I
remain devoted to my work at the University and its affiliates. I have published
several books on topics including group work, the therapeutic relationship, gender, envy and competition, and
ethical/legal dilemmas in occupational therapy. My role expanded to department
chair from 1986 to 2007. I enjoy the opportunity of working closely
with BSOT faculty, staff, and students building on our contribution to the
University and greater community.
In the Spring of 2002, I was one of the judges in an annual toy-design
competition. The competition, sponsored by the Tufts Student Biomedical
Engineering Club, took place at the Science and Technology Center. Read the full
article entitled,
"Engineering and Teamwork Produce Playthings with a Purpose."
I feel fortunate to have easy access to the delights of living in Boston. I
divide my limited spare time between visits to the
Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, walks along the Charles River, free concerts at the
Hatch Shell , and
time with my family. I marvel at the opportunities Tufts has brought forth including the
travel for International Programs I
established in Oxford, Stockholm, and Edinburgh. The access I have to resources
to practice, consult, and do research are vast.
I look forward to my new associations within Tufts as well as the long-standing
ones with alumni, clinical associates, and my colleagues. Presently, my work extends to research at Tufts New England Medical Center, psychiatric inpatient unit along with an appointment as Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine. You may want to check
out the links to resources fulfilling my professional and personal interests
below.
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