Giuseppe Costantino (1937-2015)

Giuseppe Costantino was born in Nocera Terinese, Italy, on December 25, 1937. Giuseppe's personal understanding of the immigrant experience infused his career. He developed Cuento therapies, hero/heroine therapy for adolescents, and the Tell-Me-a-Story (TEMAS) tests, which addressed the growing needs of multiculturalism. He served as a junior lieutenant/training officer in the Italian Armed forces, obtained his teaching degree (1955). Costantino immigrated to the United States in 1961. He earned a bachelor's degree in industrial psychology from Baruch College, a master's degree in school psychology from City College, and a doctorate in clinical/community psychology from New York University in 1975. Giuseppe began his career as a caseworker. The bulk of his career was spent in Brooklyn, New York, where he was chief psychologist for 7 years, clinical director for 21 years, and director of research, training, and new programs from 2005 until his death. Giuseppe, a psychologist who dedicated his life to working for minority populations, particularly children, died on February 18, 2015.