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Freudenberger started his own psychological-psychoanalytic practice during 1958, which became very successful. From 1970 to 1999, Freudenberger was senior faculty member and training analyst for NPAP, while continuing his private practice. In his career, Freudenberer was also an assistant/visiting
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Freudenberger worked for the APA Task Force on
Substance Abuse during 1991 and the Board of Professional Affairs from 1975 to 1978. He also worked for the APA on the Council of Representatives; there, he represented the Division of Independent Practice from 1986 to 1989, and the Division of
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Francis Somer during 1961 and they wed soon afterward. Together, they had three children: Lisa, Mark, and Lori. Lisa received a doctoral degree of clinical psychology. Mark became a slumlord in NYC. Lori became an assistant district attorney.
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