Hello all, A reminder that the second session of my three-part series of presentations for children of Holocaust Survivors will take place this week, on Wednesday December 20. More information can be found from my original bloc past at this link, and which I also copy below. Irit Dear Friends, Previous research has shown that children of Holocaust survivors… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: Second Session of Three Part Series for Children of Holocaust Survivors This Wednesday (Dec. 20)
Posted by on December 17, 2023
New Drop-In (Free) Discussion Forum for Children of Survivors of the Holocaust
Posted by on November 26, 2023
Dear friends, These are difficult times for all Jews everywhere and for those of us who are the children of survivors, there is a need for a place to speak about our experiences among ourselves. Dorot, an organization that has been established 25 years ago in NY city, has invited me and my colleague Dr. Jenni Frumer to host a… READ MORE>>
New Three Part Series for Children of Holocaust Survivors Starting This Week
Posted by on November 12, 2023
Dear Friends, Previous research has shown that children of Holocaust survivors have unique vulnerabilities, as well as unique resiliencies. The recent tragic events on October 7 in Israel, the continued holding of the kidnapped Israelis in Gaza, and the wave of undisguised hate and antisemitic responses across the globe that followed it, might trigger associations to the Holocaust in the… READ MORE>>
Presentation at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention in Washington, DC
Posted by on July 31, 2023
Presentation Date: 08/04/23
Location: Washington DC
The Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) will take place between August 3-5, in Washington DC. On Friday August 4, I will have the honor of chairing a… READ MORE>>
My Contribution About Vibrant Older Adults in the COVID19 Pandemic Published as Chapter in New Book
Posted by on July 2, 2023
I am very honored to announce the publication of the book “Pandemic Providers”. This work resulted from the collaboration I was part of during 2020-2021 among a large group of international psychologists, researchers, and mental health advocates. It has been an honor and privilege to be part of the Interdivisional APA COVID-19 Task Force and I am grateful to my… READ MORE>>