Since 1978 – long before the term “integrative medicine” became popular– the focus of Judith Perlman’s life and work has been to help herself and others to achieve a state of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by integrating the wisdom of both Western and Eastern medical sciences and philosophical beliefs..

Early in the 1970's Judith was a certified yoga instructor. For the past 30 years she has embraced Eastern philosophy and spiritual practices. From the late 1970’s to the present, Judith has focused on transformational psychology. Early in her career, in addition to her private practice, she conducted a successful research project to teach hospital nurses to reduce stress through meditation, relaxation and visualization strategies. She also developed Take Charge, an integrative wellness program for individuals and families facing catastrophic illness.

In 1991, after relocating  to Chicago, Judith re-established her private practice and joined the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook. In her 13 years as part of the Center’s clinical team, Judith facilitated support groups, conducted workshops for participants and professionals, and counseled individuals, couples and families. She was the originator and the first Coordinator of Professional Education, and she later researched, developed and conducted the Center’s first Spirituality and Healing Programs.

Judiith received her B.A. in Psychology in 1978 and her MSW in Social Work in 1980 from Wayne State University , Detroit , Michigan . She has had postgraduate training in hypnotherapy, marital and family therapy, bereavement, and end-of-life issues. She has published several articles on forgiveness in Coping Magazine and Chicago Caregivers.

Judith Perlman currently maintains a private practice in North Suburban Chicago where she specializes in integral psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families and groups. She provides clinical supervision for professionals and currently offers group therapy focusing on spirituality and integral healing.

Judith also hosts www.forgivenessandhealth.com a free online resource guide to help individuals through the process of forgiveness.