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>>
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“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
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>>
REMINDER: Fifth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Nov. 15/2016
Posted by on November 11, 2016
A reminder that on Tuesday November 15, 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 fifth in the series of monthly meetings. Irit Felsen
SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, NYC December 6-8, 2016
Posted by on November 4, 2016
I will be giving a lecture entitled “Trauma Informed Care of Holocaust Survivors: Dehumanization And Empathy” at the SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, in New York City on December 6-8, 2016. The conference will address current important issues in the care of aging Holocaust survivors. More information about the conference can be found online at http://globalageing.org/event/selfhelp-internationals-conference-on-holocaust-survivors/. Irit Felsen
Fifth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Nov. 15/2016
Posted by on October 31, 2016
On Tuesday November 15, 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 fifth in the series of monthly meetings. Irit Felsen
Presentation on Sunday October 30/16 at Museum of the City of NY
Posted by on October 26, 2016
On Sunday October 30, I will be giving a talk entitled : “Relationships in the Lives of Children of Holocaust Survivors- Reverberations of the Legacy of the Holocaust”, starting at noon at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue (at 103rd St.). The talk will be held at the membership meeting of the Fraternal Order of… READ MORE>>
The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Program
Posted by on October 25, 2016
On Wednesday, November 2, I will attend the round table discussion, held at the United Nations headquarter in NY, centered on the topic of “Holocaust Remembrance and Public Memorials: The Complexities and Challenges of Facing the Past” The program, held in observance of the 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, will take place at the United Nations Headquarters on… READ MORE>>
Presentation at the 39th Annual IAPSP International Conference, Boston, Oct. 23/16
Posted by on October 17, 2016
On Sunday, October 23 I will be giving a presentation at the 39th Annual IAPSP (International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology) International Conference: “Critical Clinical Moments in the Treatment Process”. The conference will take place at the Omni Parker House in Boston, from Thurs. October 20th – Sun. October 23rd, 2016. I will present a paper entitled “Relational Annihilation: Patient… READ MORE>>
20th Anniversary Gala Luncheon, celebrating The NGO Committee on Mental Health, The United Nations, Oct. 21/16
Posted by on October 17, 2016
On Friday, October 21 I will attend the 20th Anniversary Gala of the NGO Committee on Mental Health, in Consultative Status to the United Nations. The NGO (http://www.ngomentalhealth.org/), of which I am a member, was established in 1996. The primary mission of the Committee is the promotion of psycho-social well-being, the improvement of mental health care services, and advocacy and… READ MORE>>