Barrington H. Brennen
is
co-founder and co-president (along with his wife Annick) of Sounds of
Encouragement Association (SOE), a non-profit organization dedicated to the
restoration of life
and helping people
smile again
through the mediums of seminars, workshops,
publications, radio, television, and research. Council for Family
Research is a division of SOE.
Barrington
is a marriage and
family therapist, counseling psychologist, a Nationally Certified
Psychologist, Board Certified Clinical Psychotherapist, USA; a Certified Prepare/Enrich
Trainer and Counselor; a musician and
recording artist, an ordained minister of the gospel and Justice of the
Peace for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. He is also a
published writer, having written more than 850 articles on issues related to
family life, social development and relationships and have published in
various magazines around he world.
He holds two graduate degrees
from Andrews University, Michigan, one in Counseling Psychology and
the other in Religion, He also hold a certificate in Youth Work from
the Commonwealth Secretariat. He has extensive training and experience in
counseling pre-married and married couples, families, and individuals with
personal and social issues. He also has special training and experience in
dealing with intimate partner abuse, family violence, and anger management.
Social
- Born November 1954, Nassau,
The Bahamas, to the late Mary and Alfred Brennen
- The second child of four
children.
- The only son in the family
- Married to Annick Valleray
of Martinique on Thursday, July 21, 1977 in Fort-de-France, Martinique
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One son-in-law from St
Marteen
- One daughter-in-law from
Nebraska, USA
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Four grandchildren--four
grandsons and one granddaughter
Mental Health Positions/Qualifications:
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Member of the Bahamas
Psychological Association
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Member
of Bahamas Institute of Behavioral Health (2013 to present)
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Member
of National Child Protection Council (1997 to present)
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Director of Social Development
at Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville Jamaica (1990 to 1992)
Responsible for planning and conducting wholesome social and
recreational activities for the student body and faculty. Also
responsible for providing counseling for students.
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Director of Psychoeducation
(A treatment program for abusive individuals) at Safe Shelter Inc,
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA. (1993-1996). Coordinated and facilitated
five group therapy groups weekly with total clientele of over 600 men
and 50 women. Domestic Violence Consultant for a leading law firm in
Benton Harbor. Assisted in training police officers in domestic
violence
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School Counselor for Bahamas Academy
(1996 to 2001)
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Certificate in Youth Work
from the Commonwealth Secretariat (1981)
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Director of Adventist Counseling Services
(Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists). Providing professional
psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in the Adventist
Church in The Bahamas (2000 to 2009)
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Chairperson for the Ministry of Education Health
and Family Life Advisory Council
(2004-2007)
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Consultant and Board Member for Polly’s Place
International
(Headquarters in Washington, USA). A ministry providing safe shelter,
counseling, and education for victims of abuse and abusers.
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Consultant in Marriage and Family Therapy
(1995 to present)
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Nationally Certified Psychologist
(NCP)
in the United States. National Association Masters in Psychology
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Board
Certified Clinical Psychotherapist (BCCP) in the United States.
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MA in
Counseling Psychology from Andrews University, Michigan and MA in
Religion.
Barrington Brennen is a
professional member of the following organizations:
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American
Counseling Association
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American
Association of Christian Counselors
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Bahamas
Psychological Association
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International Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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Association of Religious Values and Ethics in Counseling
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National
Association of Masters in Psychology.
He is also a member of the national committee:
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Bahamas
Behavioral Science Institute
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Chairperson for The Bahamas Friendship Council
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The
National Child Protection Council (Bahamas)
Some of the Professional Workshop and
Seminars I have Attended
For my continual growth and
professional certification
Positive Psychotherapy:
The Application of Positive Psychology in Clinical Settings
June 20, 2014, Tayyab
Rashid, PhD, CPsych
Core Competencies in
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Becoming an Effective and Competent
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist
May 16, 2014 Cory F.
Newman, PhD
Resolving Conflict and Repairing
Relationships
December 6, 2013 by Cedar
Barstow, MEd, CHT
Treating Mood Disorders,
Anxiety, and ADD without Medication: Is It Possible? Treating Mood
Disorders, Anxiety, and ADD without Medication: Is It Possible?
October 25, 2013 by Robert J. Hedaya, MD, ABPN, DFAPA
Best Practices for
Successful Legal and Ethical Online Counseling and Coaching
September 14, 2012
by Marlene M. Maheu, PhD
How to Maintain a
Responsible and Ethical Online Presence as a Mental Health Practitioner
August 3, 2012 by
DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LPC, DCC
Emotionally Focused
Therapy: Recognizing and Healing Attachment Distress in Couples Work
July 20, 2012 by
Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD
Working with Transgender
Clients: A Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy Model
April 6, 2012 by
Damon M. Constantinides, PhD, LSW
Digital Ethics and Social Networking in
Psychotherapy and Counseling
March 11th, 2011 by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
Neuroplasticity and Brain Based Interventions in
Therapy: Calming The Caveman To Manage The Thinker
August 5th, 2011 by Lynne Kenney, Psy.D.
Relational Systems, Boundaries, Emotional Space,
and Empathy
July 29th, 2011 by Daniel A. Bochner, Ph.D
Change the Metaphor, Change the Self: An
Introduction to Clean Language, Symbolic Modeling, and MetaphorTherapy
July 15th, 2011 by Gina Campbell, M.Ed., CAPF, CCF
Understanding and Treating Distorted Body Image
April 29th, 2011 by Scott M. Granet, LCSW
The New Rules of Marriage
March 18th, 2011 by Terry Real, LICSW
Authentic, Empathy-Based Marketing for Therapists:
Methods for Growing and Communicating about Your Practice
February 18th, 2011 by Noah Rubinstein, LMFT, Founder and CEO
Mindsight in Action: How to Create a Healthy Mind
February 4th, 2011 by Daniel J. Siegel, MD
An Overview of Attachment Wounds: Defining and
Addressing Secure, Avoidant, Ambivalent and Disorganized Styles
October 29th, 2010 by Diane Poole Heller, Ph.D.
A Thriving Practice in Any Economy: Enjoy a
Fee-For-Service Psychotherapy Practice Outside Managed Care
July 9th, 2010 by Ofer Zur, Ph.D.
The Dangers of Psychotherapy: Hope, Hopelessness and Healing
April 9th, 2010 by Daniel Gottlieb, Ph.D.
Bad to the Bone: Can Our Genes Make Us Act Badly?
August 21st, 2009 by Barbara Oakley, Ph.D.
Compassionate Nonviolent Communication
August 7th, 2009 by Rachelle Lamb
Addictions, Compulsions, & Self-Sabotage: A
Multi-level Approach to Trauma's Legacy
November 7th, 2008 by Dusty Miller, Ed.D.
Psychological Resources Personal Experience and
Social Relationships
May 16th, 2008 by Stephen R. Lankton, LCSW, DAHB,
An Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy
January 18th, 2008 by Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., LMFT
Music
Positions/Events
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Grant's
Town Seventh-day Adventist Church Pianist and Organist 1966 to 1973
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Northern
Caribbean University Church Organist 1973 to 1978
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Founder
and Member of Radiant Singers (Musical Group) 1969 to 1973, 1975 to 1977
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Co-leader
and member of Kings Voices Quartet 1965 to 1973
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Member of
The Meistersingers (NCU) 1973 to 1978
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Most Out
Standing Bass Singer in Jamaica 1974 and 1976
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Boys Trophy
in Bahamas Music Festival 1970 and 1972
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Five gold
medals, 5 silver medals, four bronze medals in Jamaica Music Festival
1973 to 1978
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Choir
Director for the Cassopolis Methodist Church, Cassopolis, Michigan, USA
1994 to 1996
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Chair
Person for the Music Standards Committee for the Bahamas Conference 2004
to 2008
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Have had
concerts in The Bahamas, Jamaica, Michigan, New York, France, and St
Martin
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Music
Director for the South Bahamas Conference 1986-1990, 1998-2008
Seminars
Conducted
Have conducted and continue to
conduct the following seminars and more
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Anger Management Seminars
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Child Abuse Prevention Seminars
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Cooking and Nutrition Seminars
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Domestic Violence and Intimate
Partner Abuse Seminar
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Effective Communication Seminars
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Effective Retirement Seminars
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Ending Gender Violence Against Women
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Engagement or Preparing for Marriage
Seminars
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Family Finance Seminars
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Homosexual Recovery Seminars
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Marriage Seminars
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Men Making a Difference
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Music Seminars
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Parenting Seminars
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Roles in Marriage Seminars
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Sexual Abstinence Seminars
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Sexual Fidelity Seminars
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Sexual Purity Seminars
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Single Adults Seminars
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Stress Management Seminars
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Teenager Seminars
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The Boy Child
Pastoral/Ministerial
Positions
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Ministerial Intern at the Englerston Seventh-day Adventist Church (1978
to 1980)
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District
Pastor for Exuma and Longs, Crooked Island (1980 to 1985)
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Director
of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries for Bahamas Conference 1984 to 1990 & 2006 to
2009
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Pastor of Berea, Philadelphia, Maranatha,
Seventh-day Adventist Churches (consecutively 1985 to 1990)
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Associate Pastor Northern Caribbean University
Church, Mandeville, Jamaica (1990 to 1992)
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Director of
Social Development at Northern Caribbean University 1990 to 1992
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Pastor of
Johnson Park Seventh-day Adventist Church 1996 to 2000
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Associate
Director of Family Ministries Bahamas Conference 2001 to 2003
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Director
of Family Ministries 2003 to 2008
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Director
of Communication 2005
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Pastor of
Englerston Seventh-day Adventist Church 2003 to 2006
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Pastoral
Supervisor for Haitian District of Churches (three churches) 2007
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Pastor of
Message of Hope Seventh-day Adventist Church January 2011 to December
2011
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Pastor of
the Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church January 1, 2009 to Dec
2010
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Pastor of
Living Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church Jan 26, 2008 to January 19,
2012
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Pastor
of the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church January 24, 2015 to
present
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Associate
Director of Communication Responsible for Internet Ministries 2001 to
2008
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Member of
Conference Committee 2005 to 2008
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Chair
Person for the Marriage Standards Committee (Formally Called Marriage
and Divorce Committee) 2004 to 2008
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Pastor of
Centreville Seventh-day Adventist Church January 26, 2013 to January 24,
2015
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Pastor
of the Grant's Town Seventh-day Adventist Church January 31, 2015 to
February 27, 2016
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Assistant to the President of the South Bahamas Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists with direct responsibilities for
Communication Department and Ministerial Interns. February 28, 2016
to present.
Overview
Barrington Brennen continues to
conduct seminars for many different denominations (including Adventist,
Catholic, Baptist, Church of God, Anglican, Methodist, Church of God of
Prophecy, Assemblies of God) and many leading corporations, private
firms, and businesses, such as The Bahamas Electricity Corporation,
Princes Margaret Hospital, etc. He has conducted seminars overseas in
Puerto Rico, St Martin, Jamaica, Michigan, Florida, England, and locally in
The Bahamas.
He has been serving as pastor
since June 12, 1978 and has served in New Providence, Exuma & Long Island,
San Salvador, and Crooked Island (Bahamas). In 1990-1992 he and his wife
were called to serve at Northern Caribbean University where he served as the
first Director of Social Development and the Associate Pastor of the College
Church. Annick (his wife) served as executive secretary to the president and
then a teacher in the Office Administration Department. . In 1993-1996 he
worked as the Director of Psycho-Education, a treatment program for abusive
Individuals at Safe Shelter Inc., in Benton Harbor Michigan. He helped more
than 600 men and women with control and anger issues. Barrington also served
as the Bahamas Academy School Counselor for four years (1996-2000).
See more
Family
Update May 30, 2013
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The Parents |
The Grand Children |
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Mom and
Dad
Annick and Barrington
Residents of Nassau, Bahamas |
Daughter and Husband
Marguerite and Leslie Samuel
Residents of Berrien
Springs, Michigan |
Son and
Wife
Dana and Gerard
Residents of
Ogallala, Nebraska |
Grandson
Malachi
Gerard & Dana |
Grandson
Alexander
Barrington
"Zane"
Gerard & Dana |
Grandson
Noah
Gabriel
Marguerite & Leslie |
Granddaughter
Odelia
Joy Samuel
Marguerite & Leslie |
Barrington is
happily married to Annick M. Valleray of Martinique. Barrington and
Annick Brennen have been since Thursday, July 21, 1977, at 5:30 P.M. in Fort
de France, Martinique and honeymoon in Haiti and have two wonderful adult
children and three grandchildren.
Annick
earned a MA in Educational Administration
and Supervision (AU), and a BSc in Business and Administration (NCU). She
is a gender equality advocate. She is the
proprietor of Unique Creations. She is a native of Martinique.
Annick is a retired educational administrator, an education consultant,
freelance rapporteur, and designer.
Marguerite
Samuel is a fulltime domestic engineer and co-director of Journey
musical group
she is currently
residing in Berrien Springs with her husband and son. She has a MA in Choral Conducting and
Andrews University and Bachelor in Music Education, with secondary
certification, from Andrews University, Michigan.
Leslie
Samuel is the self-employed professional blogger, podcaster, coach and video graphics designer and
developer of Interactive
Biology website. He served as assistant professor of
physical therapy and the
Foundation Science Coordinator in the
Physical Therapy Department of Andrews University (July 2011 to July 2014).
Gerard Brennen is the assistant director
Goodall Recreation
Center,
Ogallala, Nebraska, USA. He also served of
Physical Education Teacher
at Lyford Cay International School, Lyford Cay, New Providence, The
Bahamas for five years.
(Bachelor
in Health and Human Performance with Emphasis in Business Sport, and a
Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist. A graduate of Union College,
Nebraska.)
Dana
Brennen, is the wife of Gerard. She is an early
childhood specialist. She has a BA in Early Childhood Education.
She is a Client Advocate at
Sandhills Crisis Intervention Program, Nebraska, USA.
See website
Barrington and
his wife Annick are cofounders of Sounds of Encouragement Association. It is
a ministry providing seminars, workshops, and counseling for families today.
It also includes a radio ministry.
MUSICIAN
OVERVIEW Barrington
Brennen is known as an accomplished bass soloist. He began singing and
playing the piano from the age of eleven. His first piano instructors were
Mr. George Moxey and Mr. Eric Russell. During his early years of singing,
Barrington formed a quartet known as the King's Voices that became very
popular all over the island of New Providence
The quartet consisted of Anthony
Roach, Elliston Rahming, Perry Decosta, and Barrington Brennen. Later, when
Elliston went away to school, Anthony Curtis joined the group. In 1973,
Barrington went to Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica, to study
for to become a minister of the gospel. While there he joined the Meistersingers (premiere
singing group in Jamaica) and performed all over the island of Jamaica. He
won numerous gold and silver medals in the Jamaica Music Festival and was
chosen as the Most Outstanding Male Singer in Jamaica for two consecutive
years. He received extensive vocal coaching and training from outstanding
musicians, including Jamaican famous opera singer Joyce Britton. Barrington
Brennen has performed in The Bahamas, Jamaica, Martinique, France, and the
United States. He also plays the piano and organ. He was the church
organist at the Grant's Town Church, Nassau, from the age of twelve until he
went to college at age eighteen.
Barrington's
hobbies are making and maintaining web pages, cooking, baking bread,
singing, playing the organ and piano, surfing the internet, making new
friends, and just having lots of fun.
Barrington
Brennen can be contacted at:
242-327 1980 home, P.O. Box
CB-13019, Nassau, Bahamas, info@soencouragement.org
or
barringtonbrennen@gmail.com or 242-477 4002
