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Transforming the World Starts with Us
In order to end suffering, it is essential to raise our level of awareness through education, training, and support, so that we have a greater impact on the communities we serve.
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The SWEET Method
The core of the SWEET Institute and what we do
Socratic Method
Critical Thinking
Collective Learning
Desire Method
Mastery
People with passion
About Us
Mardoche Sidor, MD, Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a distinguished quadruple board-certified psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in General Adult Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry. He has further honed his skills through specialized training in Geriatric Psychiatry and community psychiatry.
With a profound understanding of a diverse array of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dr. Sidor offers comprehensive mental health services that address the holistic well-being of his patients.
Dr. Sidor’s commitment to the field extends beyond clinical practice. He has assumed pivotal leadership roles in both private and public sectors, along with active involvement in organized psychiatry. His extensive experience includes serving as a medical director in diverse settings and holding the esteemed position of Chief Medical Officer at the Center for Alternative Sentences and Employment Services (CASES). Additionally, Dr. Sidor represented the Board of Trustees at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for the SAMSHA Fellowship, where he chaired the prestigious Isaac Ray Awards Committee. He made notable contributions to the APA Council on Psychiatry and the Law, as well as the Council on Children, Adolescents, and their Families. Dr. Sidor has also dedicated his expertise as a Board Trustee for a major non-profit organization addressing homelessness.
Dr. Sidor’s passion for education is evident in his teaching journey. He has imparted knowledge and guidance to medical students, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and various clinicians at esteemed institutions, including New York Medical College, Harvard Medical School, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Columbia University, where he has held the esteemed position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry.
As a prolific author, Dr. Sidor has authored over 13 books, numerous blogs, and articles, including insightful contributions to Psychology Today. His dedication to mentorship and coaching extends to clinicians and executives from diverse disciplines. Dr. Sidor actively participates in several professional organizations, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP), American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Dr. Sidor’s overarching vision is centered on three fundamental principles:
- Empowerment and Transformation: Dr. Sidor is committed to equipping individuals with the tools they need to alleviate suffering, empower others, and lead fulfilling lives characterized by self-actualization and self-transcendence.
- Comprehensive Resources: He seeks to contribute to reshaping the mental health field by ensuring that clinicians, agencies, and practice leaders have access to comprehensive resources that facilitate transformative change for their patients and clients.
- Elevating Understanding: Dr. Sidor’s mission is to provide individuals with the tools to advance their understanding and unlock their full potential.
On a personal note, Dr. Sidor is a devoted father, married, residing in Manhattan. During his leisure time, he enjoys indulging in Netflix series, reading, writing, running, working out, walking, meditating, and exploring new destinations through travel.
Karen Dubin
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a highly accomplished licensed social worker who received her training at Columbia University. She is renowned for her expertise in adult mental health, community mental health, and the care of individuals with history of justice involvement and homelessness. Dr. Dubin has further refined her skills through specialized experience in trauma treatment, bereavement, and loss.
With a profound grasp of a diverse range of psychotherapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), family therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Socratic Motivational Practice, Dr. Dubin offers comprehensive mental health services that prioritize the holistic well-being of her patients.
Dr. Dubin’s commitment to the field of mental health and social work extends beyond clinical practice. She has held key leadership roles in both private and public sectors and actively participates in advocacy. Her extensive experience includes serving as an executive in diverse settings, including her esteemed position as Chief Operating Officer at SWEET, Chief Administrative Officer at the SWEET Center, and Chief Court Officer at the Center for Alternative Sentences and Employment Services (CASES). At the SWEET Institute, Dr. Dubin has been an inspiration, mentor, and coach to hundreds of social workers at various career stages, working with them to start and expand private practices, develop their projects and organizations, advance their careers within agencies, and return to school to pursue doctorates in Social Work.
Dr. Dubin’s passion for education, mentoring, and coaching is evident in her journey. She has shared her knowledge and guidance with clinicians and non-clinicians at esteemed institutions, including Columbia University, Howie the Harp, Hunter College, and Adelphi, where she served as an Adjunct Professor of Social Work.
In her capacity as an editor and writer, Dr. Dubin has contributed to over 11 books, numerous blogs, and articles, including insightful pieces for Psychology Today. She actively engages with professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Work (NASW), the American Breast Cancer Society, and Autism Speaks.
Dr. Dubin’s overarching vision revolves around three fundamental principles:
Empowerment and Transformation of Mental Health through Social Work: As an advocate, Dr. Dubin is dedicated to equipping social workers with the tools to alleviate suffering, empower others, and lead the transformation of mental health through Social Work.
Preventing and Addressing Burnout: She seeks to reshape the mental health field by ensuring that clinicians, agencies, and practice leaders have the resources they need to care for themselves as they provide the best possible care for their clients.
Community: Dr. Dubin’s mission is to continually provide clinicians with a safe space to grow and unlock their full potential.
On a personal note, Dr. Dubin is a devoted mother of an amazing boy living with Autism. She resides in Queens, NY. During her leisure time, she enjoys spending quality time with her son, friends, and family, teaching herself how to cook new recipes, reading, and bingeing on the newest psychological thriller series or action flicks.
INTERVIEW WITH MARDOCHE AND KAREN
The SWEET Story
“Between the two of us, we have more than 40 years of clinical practice in over 10 different practice settings. We’ve provided services from all levels of care, from line work to executive management, often doing both simultaneously. We’ve done work on the policy level and have reached communities nationally and internationally.
We are unable to say that our story began in July 2016, but this is when our inevitable encounter would finally come to fruition. We were working for the same organization. We shared passions about the work we did, the populations we served, and a deep and profound desire to ensure that the staff we supervised were well trained and supported. We made tremendous gains, and had devastating setbacks. We challenged the systems to have staff needs met, and sometimes we succeeded. Despite our efforts, we were still not making the impact that we wanted, and we watched our staff burn out and or leave the agency.
As Buckminster Fuller so aptly said: “You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete.”
So, we decided to build SWEET and create a place for all mental health professionals to get what they need, so they could continue to give.”
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