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hoenix rising foundation
a lesbian/gay service center
Dr. Raymond M. Berger sees himself as
part of a positive, important expansion at
Phoenix Rising.
Best known for his work with older gay
men, Berger, 35, joined the Phoenix rising
staff five months ago. He brought a list of
credentials and experience with him that
have made him a valuable asset to the or­
ganization and its clients.
In addition to its individual and couple
counseling services, the organization is form­
ing enrichment activity programs. Work­
shops will deal with substance abuse, smok­
ing addiction and skills for social situations. A
“well-developed” incest survivors workshop
has become part of the program, Berger
said.
Gay and Gray Workshops have been an
important priority for Berger. A support
group is forming as a result of the workshops
and Berger urges interested lesbians and gay
men to call Phoenix Rising at 223-8299.
Berger authored Gay and Gray: The
Older Homosexual Man, published in 1982
by University of Illinois press and reprinted in
paperback in 1984 by Alyson Press. He won
the Evelyn Hooker Research Award for the
book from the Gay Academic Union in 1982.
It is currently available at some local
bookstores.
Berger has published over 30 articles
about social work practice, aging and gay
and lesbian issues. He is listed in the 1985-86
volume of International Authors and Writers
W ho’s Who.
Since his arrival at Phoenix Rising from the
University of Wisconsin School of Social
Work, Berger has also helped organize a re­
treat called Northwest Men in the Woods at
Breitenbush Hot Springs. From Nov. 8 to 11,
gay men will have an unprecedented oppor­
tunity to discuss “a whole range of issues.”
Berger’s professional status and experi­
ence has helped him fit into the fabric of
professionalism that characterizes Phoenix
Rising.
“W e’re not individual entrepreneurs,”
Berger commented. "We re able to review
our cases with other professionals. It makes
for real quality service.”
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