Bette Ann Weinstein, 72

PROVIDENCE – Betty Ann Weinstein died Oct. 12.  Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Turcott) Shapiro and lived in Providence for many years before moving to Bethesda, Md., in 1971 and Florida in 2005. She was a graduate of Hope High School, Wheaton College in Norton Mass., and received an MSW degree from Boston University and a Ph.D. from Catholic University.
She is survived by her son, Jim Weinstein of Austin, Tex., and his wife, Laurie; two granddaughters, Elena and Cara Weinstein; and her significant other, Jim Emmert. She was the sister of the late Steven Shapiro.
Dr. Weinstein, who maintained an active psychotherapy practice, was a nationally known clinician, trainer, teacher, consultant and interventionist in the areas of chemical dependency, borderline personality disorders and employee assistance programs. She taught at Catholic University School of Social Work and Rutgers Summer School of Alcohol & Drug Studies. She published articles on denial, ethics and new addiction diagnostic tools.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.