On Sunday February 1, 2026, I will present a lecture about intergenerational transmission of historical trauma as part of the seminar series offered by the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society. My presentation… READ MORE>>
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My Upcoming In-person Presentation at the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society in Brooklyn
Posted by on January 4, 2026
Presentation Date: 02/01/26
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Survivor Memoirs: Publishing Your Memoir and Finding a Place of Honor for It at the Library of Yad Yashem
Posted by on December 29, 2025
This post is a special notice for Holocaust survivors: Many of you took upon yourselves the enormous task of writing your memoirs. This is of great value to all of us, and even more so for future generations that will not have the privilege of personally knowing a survivor. I have often been asked if I could help make the… READ MORE>>
RECORDING Available: My (Zoom) Presentation Entitled “The 2nd Generation Experience: A Lifelong Journey”
Posted by on November 21, 2025
Presentation Date: 11/19/25
Location: Zoom
Hi all, I am very pleased to let everyone know that the recording of my Wed. Nov. 19 Zoom presentation entitled “The Second Generation: A Lifelong Journey” (see more information… READ MORE>>
TOMORROW: My (Zoom) Presentation Entitled “The 2nd Generation Experience: A Lifelong Journey”
Posted by on November 18, 2025
Presentation Date: 11/19/25
Location: Zoom
I am honored to be giving over Zoom TOMORROW (Wed. Nov. 19) evening, beginning at 8 pm EST, a presentation entitled “The Second Generation: A Lifelong Journey“, as part of… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: TOMORROW: On Sunday November 9, I will moderate: Conversation with Adele Raemer, American-born Israeli Survivor of October 7
Posted by on November 8, 2025
Presentation Date: 11/09/25
Location: Zoom
On Sunday November 9 from 12:00-2:00 pm EST, JIAAC (Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Collective) is hosting an online conversation with Adele Raemer which I will have the honor of moderating. Adele… READ MORE>>
On Sunday November 9, I will moderate: Conversation with Adele Raemer, American-born Israeli Survivor of October 7
Posted by on November 2, 2025
Presentation Date: 11/09/25
Location: Zoom
On Sunday November 9 from 12:00-2:00 pm EST, JIAAC (Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Collective) is hosting an online conversation with Adele Raemer which I will have the honor of moderating. Adele… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: The Online Gatherings of 2G Are Resuming!
Posted by on October 22, 2025
We are very pleased to have received multiple messages from 2G’s who wish to participate in our meetings. I am writing to clarify that those of you who have already been participating in our past meetings do not have to send us a new message to register; you are already on our email distribution list and will receive a link… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: Upcoming Presentation on “Clinical Implications of Intergenerational Trauma”, on Oct. 23 at ICP in NYC
Posted by on October 21, 2025
Presentation Date: 10/23/25
Location: Manhattan
A reminder of my presentation this Thursday at ICP, which is open to others besides ICP members. On Thursday October 23, I will be making a presentation entitled “Clinical Implications… READ MORE>>
The Online Gatherings of 2G Are Resuming!
Posted by on October 18, 2025
Dear 2G friends, Dr. Jenni Frumer and I are happy to announce that the monthly free online gatherings for 2G are resuming! These meetings are exclusively for 2Gs (children of Holocaust Survivors). All 2Gs are warmly invited! It has proven to be a wonderful forum , and we are so inspired by the responses we get from you, letting us… READ MORE>>
Upcoming Presentation on “Clinical Implications of Intergenerational Trauma”, on Oct. 23 at ICP in NYC
Posted by on September 27, 2025
Presentation Date: 10/23/25
Location: Manhattan
On Thursday October 23, I will be making a presentation entitled “Clinical Implications of Intergenerational Trauma” at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) in Manhattan. The presentation will focus on… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: In-Person Workshop on “Intergenerational Transmission of Collective Historical Trauma”, September 19 in NJ
Posted by on September 14, 2025
Presentation Date: 09/19/25
Location: Watchung, NJ
A reminder about this previously announced (https://www.iritfelsen.com/in-person-workshop-on-intergenerational-transmission-of-collective-historical-trauma-september-19-in-nj/) in-person workshop on September 19 for the Somerset Hunterdon Warren Psychological Association (SHWPA) in Watchung, NJ. In addition to the CE credits available… READ MORE>>
In-Person Workshop on “Intergenerational Transmission of Collective Historical Trauma”, September 19 in NJ
Posted by on September 7, 2025
Presentation Date: 09/19/25
Location: Watchung, NJ
I am pleased to announce that I will be presenting an in-person program for the Somerset Hunterdon Warren Psychological Association (SHWPA). The presentation will be entitled “Intergenerational Transmission of Collective… READ MORE>>
Treating the Trauma of October 7: Virtual Presentation This Coming Sunday, June 1
Posted by on May 26, 2025
My colleagues from the Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Collective have organized an important presentation, etitled: “Treating the Trauma of October 7 – Immediate Response, Long-Term Impact”. The presentation will be given online by Professor Eshkol Rafaeli, who founded the “Affect and Relationship Lab” at Bar-Ilan University, and will take place on Sunday June 1 from 10:00 – 11:30 am EDT…. READ MORE>>
REMINDER: Presentation on “Intergenerational Transmission of Historical Trauma” on March 6 at the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, NYC
Posted by on March 3, 2025
Presentation Date: 03/06/25
Location: ICP, Manhattan
I will have the honor of presenting a talk on Thursday March 6 from 6-8 pm at the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (ICP), focused on the “Intergenerational Transmission of Historical… READ MORE>>
Presentation on “Intergenerational Transmission of Historical Trauma” on March 6 at the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, NYC
Posted by on February 9, 2025
Presentation Date: 03/06/25
Location: ICP, Manhattan
I will have the honor of presenting a talk on Thursday March 6 from 6-8 pm at the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (ICP), focused on the “Intergenerational Transmission of Historical… READ MORE>>