In the New Year, commit to identify more clearly, utilize more frequently and foster more earnestly your personal strengths and strategically use and grow your personal assets. Only a few hours away from the beginning of the new year, it is worthwhile to focus on some important lessons from studies about resilience and well-being, that intentionally focusing on and enhancing… READ MORE>>
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“Conscious Relationships”: Summary of the 6th Meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Boro Park Y
Posted by on December 25, 2016
Burning Man Sculpture “Love”, by Alexandr Milov, Odessa, Ukraine The previous meetings of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors addressed some of the problematic long-term effects of extreme trauma on the survivor parents, and the impact that such persistent post-traumatic reactions might have had on the family atmosphere and on survivors’ relationships with their children. We have also… READ MORE>>
REMINDER FOR TOMORROW: Sixth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Dec. 20/2016
Posted by on December 19, 2016
On Tuesday December 20, I will lead the next meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors at the Y in Boro Park. This meeting, which will begin at 7:00 pm, will be the sixth in the series of monthly meetings. Irit Felsen
A Search for Survivors or Children of Survivors Who Lived in Shanghai
Posted by on December 14, 2016
SelfHelp is asking for assistance in finding individuals whose families survived WWII in Shanghai. Please send any relevant information to Amanda Leis, at 917-353-7224 or SHANGHAIGHETTOPROJECT@gmail.com.
Another suicide that breaks the heart
Posted by on December 11, 2016
A few days ago I read a piece of news (http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/01/health/teen-suicide-cyberbullying-trnd/index.html) that broke my heart. Brandy Vela, an 18 year old high school student shot herself to death. She did it in front of her family, who were trying to plead with her to not pull the trigger of the gun she was holding. A mother of two daughters, like… READ MORE>>
Presentation “Dehumanization in Medicine: How to Understand It, How to Counteract It” on Fri. Dec. 16/2016 in Somerset, NJ
Posted by on December 11, 2016
Next Friday (December 16, 2016) I will be giving a half-day workshop at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ. The lecture is entitled “Dehumanization in Medicine: How to Understand It, How to Counteract It“. Participants will be able to summarize some salient findings from recent neuroscience of social cognitions about brain processes observable in… READ MORE>>
“Save the Date” Flyer Released for Symposium in Miami, Jan. 20/2017
Posted by on December 5, 2016
A Symposium About Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience in Children of Holocaust Survivors, Friday January 20/2017 in Miami
Posted by on December 4, 2016
On Friday January 20, 2017, I will give a talk at a symposium focused on the issue of intergenerational transmission in children of Holocaust survivor parents. A panel of experts will discuss, each from their own field of expertise, issues related to the transmission of effects related to parental trauma, as well as transmission of strengths and resilience in the… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, NYC, Dec. 6-8/2016
Posted by on December 2, 2016
On Thursday, December 8th at 11:30 I will be presenting a talk titled “Trauma Informed Care of Holocaust Survivors: Dehumanization and Empathy” at the SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, NYC. More information about the conference can be found at http://globalageing.org/event/selfhelp-internationals-conference-on-holocaust-survivors/. Individuals with experiences of trauma are found in multiple service sectors, but they are even more likely than others… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: Open to the public: Presentation entitled “Relationship Themes in Families of Holocaust Survivors: Strengths and Vulnerabilities”, Wed. Nov. 30/2016
Posted by on November 27, 2016
On Wednesday November 30th, I will give a presentation entitled “Relationship Themes in Families of Holocaust Survivors: Strengths and Vulnerabilities“. The event is open to the public, and will start at 6:45 pm at Easthill Synagogue, 255 Walnut St., Englewood NJ 07631. The concept of “Historical Trauma” has been established by research on many different trauma-exposed populations across the globe…. READ MORE>>
Sixth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Dec. 20/2016
Posted by on November 20, 2016
On Tuesday December 20, I will lead the next meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors at the Y in Boro Park. This meeting, which will begin at 7:00 pm, will be the sixth in the series of monthly meetings. Irit Felsen
Strengths and Vulnerabilities of Children of Holocaust Survivors: Summary of the 5th Meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Boro Park Y
Posted by on November 19, 2016
The fifth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors took place last Tuesday at the Boro Park Y. This meeting was dedicated to a detailed discussion of particular strengths that are often characteristic of children of Holocaust survivors. All people have areas of strengths and weaknesses, which are usually braided together in various combinations. We all know… READ MORE>>
Open to the public: Presentation entitled “Relationship Themes in Families of Holocaust Survivors: Strengths and Vulnerabilities”, Nov. 30/16
Posted by on November 19, 2016
On Wednesday November 30th, I will give a presentation entitled “Relationship Themes in Families of Holocaust Survivors: Strengths and Vulnerabilities“. The event is open to the public, and will start at 6:45 pm at Easthill Synagogue, 255 Walnut St., Englewood NJ 07631. The concept of “Historical Trauma” has been established by research on many different trauma-exposed populations across the globe…. READ MORE>>
Borderline – The Film
Posted by on November 14, 2016
Rebbie Ratner directed a documentary about a woman who received the diagnosis of Boderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This is a unique documentary which I had the opportunity to view at its showing in NYC yesterday, where both Rebbie and the protagonist of her film, Regina, were present. The women created a piercingly intimate film, documenting the interpersonal hyper-sensitivities and emotional… READ MORE>>