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Guidebook for clinicians treating aging Holocaust Survivors released, based on keynote lecture by Irit Felsen

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

Note from Irit Felsen about conference in Israel

Not just for those interested in C.G. Jung’s writing! An International Conference in Israel: The Jung-Neumann Letters Friday April 24- Sunday April 26 C.G. Jung and Erich Neumann exchanged correspondence over thirty years, boldly addressing many important issues in analytical psychology as well as cultural and social issues, including anti-semitism and Nazism. The collected letters are  being published by Princeton… READ MORE>>

Statement from Irit Felsen about “From Memory to History, Faces and Voices of the Holocaust” exhibition

Monday last week marked the opening of the exhibition entitled “From Memory to History, Faces and Voices of the Holocaust”, which will remain at the  Gaelen Gallery in Whippany,  West 901 Route 10, until April 30.This is the 10th year’s anniversary of this important exhibition organized by the NJ Holocaust Council of Metrowest. The exhibition brings individual faces and private… READ MORE>>

Irit Felsen presenting at Yeshiva of Flatbush, Joel Braverman High School, Feb. 25/2015

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Irit Felsen will be at the Yeshivah of Flatbush, Joel Braverman High School located in Brooklyn, NY. The High School is organizing a special program called “Book Day”, a full day symposium for 11th and 12th grade students. Irit will be giving an educational session for the students about the inter-generational relationship between survivors and… READ MORE>>