Mr. Brian Goldman

Brian Goldman - Testimonials:

Brian Goldman, Consultant at Amaechi Performance, holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.

An experienced speaker and trainer, he has lectured on youth and diversity issues at high schools and national psychology and educational forums.

Previously, Brian was the Program Director at The Trevor Project (TTP), a suicide-prevention telephone helpline for gay and lesbian youth, for which he trained more than 80 volunteers to become suicide prevention counselors.Brian is a skilled trainer and public speaker, and used his talent to motivate and encourage individuals to become helpline counselors.Brian also directly supervised the Los Angeles TTP call center and helped establish the first New York TTP call center.Brian started at TTP as a volunteer Helpline Counselor.Shortly after volunteering at the call center, Brian was promoted as the Los Angeles Call Center Manager and as a Co-Chair of the TTP training committee before his promotion to Program Director.

Brian also worked as a Children's Therapist and Wraparound Family Facilitator for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles, where he counseled children and their families in a clinical atmosphere.Vista Del Mar is a residential facility for emotionally disturbed adolecents.

Brian understands firsthand what it means to overcome challenges and diversity.He uses the experiences he has overcome in his life to motivate and encourage people to aspire to be the best that they can be.

Brian GoldmanConsultant

I had the opportunity to observe Brian Goldman as a workshop presenter and leader.The first time he was presenting to a youth group, the next a group of adult professionals.The initial thing that I witnessed was that Brian was completely comfortable in either setting.The next was that he had command of the room.It was clear that he quickly made each participant feel comfortable and confident in his knowledge and experience.
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I recently participated in a training led by Brian Goldman; he's a terrific speaker.Mr. Goldman is organized and focused while effectively attending to the needs of participants.His presentations were thoughtful, clear, and skillfully executed.Mr. Goldman brings a high level of expectation to his trainees but always does so with an affable and personable nature.
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i've had the distinct pleasure to attend a workshop facilitated by Brian Goldman.I can say that Brian's public speaking skills are quite superior.He's articulate, has the ability to engage his audience, presents didactic information in an interesting way, provides plenty of opportunity for discussion, and keeps the training curriculum on track and on time; all while conveying a sense of humor.I heartily recommend Mr. Goldman as a training facilitator.

Brian Goldman, MA MFTIProgram & Outreach Director

Brian Goldman is a Southern California native.Brian attended graduate school at Pepperdine University, where he holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.Before joining The Trevor Project (TTP), he worked at Vista del Mar Child & Family Services, where he counseled emotionally disturbed adolescences.Brian's participation with TTP began as a Helpline Volunteer.He quickly assumed a leadership role as Co-Chair of the Training Committee and as a New Counselor Mentor.Brian currently serves as the Program and Outreach Director at TTP, and functions as the Los Angeles Call Center Manager of the Trevor Helpline.

Brian Goldman, MA MFTIProgram Director

Brian Goldman is a Southern California native.Brian attended graduate school at Pepperdine University, where he holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.Before joining The Trevor Project (TTP), he worked at Vista del Mar Child & Family Services, where he counseled emotionally disturbed adolescences.Brian's participation with TTP began as a Helpline Volunteer.He quickly assumed a leadership role as Co-Chair of the Training Committee and as a New Counselor Mentor.Brian currently serves as the Program Director, overseeing programmatic efforts as well as the call center manager of The Trevor Helpline.Brian's years of experience working with adolescents make him keenly aware of the need to teach acceptance of all people at an early age.Brian will be serving on the American Association of Suicidology Conference Committee to assist in preparation for the 2008 conference.

Brian GoldmanProgram & Outreach Director

Brian holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University . Before joining The Trevor Project (TTP), he worked at Vista del Mar Child & Family Services, where he counseled emotionally disturbed adolescences.Brian`s participation with TTP began as a Helpline Volunteer.He quickly assumed a leadership role as Co-chair of the Training Committee and as a New Counselor Mentor.