Dominique Browning wrote a piece in the last weekend’s New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/fashion/im-too-old-for-this.html?emc=eta1) that captures something we mothers, psychotherapists, older women, would like so much to be able to impress upon our daughters and other younger women. It is the perspective that comes with age, that their young bodies are beautiful, as they are, and that they should celebrate their… READ MORE>>
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Comment about movie “Infinitely Polar Bear”
Posted by on August 8, 2015
Yesterday I watched the movie “Infinitely Polar Bear” at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas in NYC. This a a touching, poignant movie based on a real story. Maya Forbes wrote and directed the movie, in which she tells the story of her family, a father who was the son of a prominent Boston family, a black mother, and their two young… READ MORE>>
My comment submitted to the White House conference about PTSD and Aging
Posted by on August 8, 2015
Recently the White House hosted a conference on aging. There are very interesting and important resources that were made available online for the public following the conference. One of the particular documents is The Healthy Aging Policy Brief (http://www.whitehouseconferenceonaging.gov/blog/policy/post/healthy-aging-policy-brief), which includes specific sections that address important topics such as promoting health and preventing disease and injury; optimizing cognitive health; optimizing… READ MORE>>
Guidebook for clinicians treating aging Holocaust Survivors released, based on keynote lecture by Irit Felsen
Posted by on August 8, 2015
“Caring for Holocaust Survivors with Sensitivity at End of Life: A Guidebook for Clinicians” is available online free at http://hospicenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-Holocaust-Booklet_FNL_1.pdf . You can also download a copy from this link. The booklet, developed with funding from MJHS Foundation and Targum Shlishi, is largely based on a keynote lecture by Irit Felsen, Ph.D. Her lecture was part of an MJHS-sponsored educational… READ MORE>>
The recent White House Conference on Aging
Posted by on August 2, 2015
Recently the White House held a conference on aging, which addressed important issues related to how Americans plan for a dignified and secure retirement, care for elderly relatives, and what are the paths to enhance healthy aging and continued vital engagement as people age. There is a lot of useful information about the discussions that were held on the White… READ MORE>>
A treatment for PTSD that builds on the veteran’s strengths
Posted by on August 1, 2015
Recently on CNN.com, there was an interesting article about a unique treatment program for military veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The article, which can be found at http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/21/opinions/costello-ptsd-veterans-say-not-crazy/index.html, raises important issues in the struggle to understand the terrible mental anguish that is often the cost of exposure to the horrors of war and other traumatic experiences where… READ MORE>>
Second office, in Englewood NJ, opened for Irit Felsen, LLC
Posted by on July 26, 2015
Effective immediately, Irit Felsen has opened a second office, in Englewood, NJ. In addition to the office in Mountain Lakes NJ, Irit Felsen will now be accepting patients at the office in Englewood, NJ. The new office is on the main street in Englewood (Grand Ave in Tenafly which becomes Engle Street in Englewood). The office is easily reached from… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen’s presentation at Renaissance Weekend in Jackson Hole
Posted by on July 23, 2015
On July 2, Irit Felsen gave a presentation entitled ” Resilience: Facing Adversity, Living Life Well” at the Renaissance Weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (more details are available at http://www.renaissanceweekend.org/weekends/detail.htm?id=46). A set of slides summarizing the presentation can be downloaded here: IritFelsenatRenaissanceWeekend.pdf The presentation focused on the different definitions of resilience and on lessons learned from people who have endured difficult… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen presenting In-Service at Jacobi Medical Center in NY on June 16/2015
Posted by on June 13, 2015
On Tuesday, June 16th 2015, Irit Felsen will be presenting an In-Service at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. The presentation will address manifestations of trauma and its treatment in the elderly. The in-service will take place at Jacobi Medical Center, building 1, 4th floor auditorium with 1 hour 15 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for questions. In… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen presenting at Renaissance Weekend in Jackson Hole, July 4th weekend
Posted by on June 5, 2015
Dr. Irit Felsen will be attending the Renaissance Weekend being held over the July 4th weekend in Jackson Hole, WY (more details are available at http://www.renaissanceweekend.org/weekends/detail.htm?id=46). The event is being held at the Jackson Lake Lodge, established by Laurance Rockefeller. As part of the Renaissance Weekend’s program, Dr. Felsen will make a one-hour presentation about the following topic: Extreme Resilience,… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen commenting after attending an interview with Henry Kissinger
Posted by on May 20, 2015
Henry Kissinger, 92 years old, a little slower than I remember seeing him, as a kid, constantly on TV in the 70’s, always on the go, trying to bring some sanity to the middle east. At this advanced age, Kissinger at the Museum of Jewish Heritage a couple of evenings ago was clear, sharp and witty. He spoke sparingly of… READ MORE>>
Article written by Irit Felsen published in The Times of Israel on May 10/15
Posted by on May 12, 2015
Another article written by Irit Felsen was published in The Times of Israel on May 10, 2015. The article, entitled “Murder, martyrdom and the fear of enemies among us”, can be found at the following link: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/murder-martyrdom-and-the-fear-of-enemies-among-us/
Irit Felsen is keynote speaker at the Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors Lecture on May 12, 2015
Posted by on May 10, 2015
On Tuesday May 12, 2015, Irit Felsen will deliver the keynote address at the Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors Lecture. More information is provided in the invitation below: UJA-Federation of New York and Selfhelp Community Services are pleased to invite you to a special Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors (CIHS) Lecture: The Impact of Historical Trauma on Relationships between Holocaust… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen’s presentation at Jacobi Medical Center in NY re-scheduled for June 16/2015
Posted by on April 25, 2015
On Tuesday, June 16th 2015, Irit Felsen will be presenting an In-Service at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. The presentation will address manifestations of trauma and its treatment in the elderly. The in-service will take place at Jacobi Medical Center, building 1, 4th floor auditorium with 1 hour 15 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for questions. In… READ MORE>>
Irit Felsen presenting Grand Rounds at Princeton House Behavioral Health in Princeton, NJ this Monday (Apr. 27/2015)
Posted by on April 25, 2015
This Monday (April 27/2015), Irit Felsen will be presenting Grand Rounds at Princeton House Behavioral Health in Princeton, NJ. The title of the presentation will be “Long-Term Effects of Parental PTSD and Other Posttraumatic Reactions in the Family”. For more details, see http://www.princetonhcs.org/phcs-home/what-we-do/princeton-house-behavioral-health/what-we-do/training-and-education/professional-education.aspx.