Knowing and Not Knowing About the Climate Crisis: Through the Lens of Trauma and Dissociation Massive traumatic experiences often render our emotional and cognitive capacities ineffective and make it difficult to make sense of what is happening to us. My late friend Dr. Dori Laub described in his seminal paper, “Knowing and Not Knowing Massive Psychic Trauma” (1993), the various… READ MORE>>
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Meeting of the Trauma Working Group in the NGO on Mental Health at the United Nations
Posted by on February 14, 2022
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and an Inspirational Message From a Holocaust Survivor
Posted by on January 29, 2022
Thursday January 27th marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I attended the commemoration ceremony held by the United Nations, which was held remotely this year. The moving event included remarks by the UN Secretary-General, the Permanent Representatives of Israel and the United States, Dr. Petra Gelbart, granddaughter of Romani Holocaust survivors, and Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivors Marion and Elie Wiesel…. READ MORE>>
Videorecording of My Presentation and Conversation with Members of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants
Posted by on January 23, 2022
I am happy to be able to share the link to the videorecording on Vimeo of my presentation on November 7, 2021 to the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Descendants. More information about the event can be found at this link and the videorecording can be found by clicking on the image below. My presentation… READ MORE>>
Videorecordings Now Available for Both Cycles of 10-Part Webinar Series I Presented in 2020-2021 for Children of Holocaust Survivors and Their Families
Posted by on November 27, 2021
Many of you might recall that I gave two cycles of a series of 10 webinars for children of Holocaust survivors and their family members during 2020-2021. The series included two different live rounds of lectures, each covering ten different topics. The webinar series was sponsored by NEXT GENERATIONS in partnership with the NOW for Holocaust Survivors Initiative at MorseLife… READ MORE>>
Videorecording of “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II” Now Available
Posted by on November 25, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/10/21
Location: Zoom
I am pleased to report that the link to a remarkable program that took place two weeks ago, “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II”, is now available… READ MORE>>
Access to the Oscar-Contending Short Film “Ganef” and to the Panel Discussion of the Film
Posted by on November 19, 2021
On Tuesday November 16, we had an opportunity to watch the beautiful Oscar-contending short film, “Ganef”. After the screening of the film, I moderated a discussion with its producer, Suri Ellerton, and the screen writer, Mark Rosenblatt, both grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. The program was hosted by the Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. I am… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: TOMORROW (Open to the Public): Screening of Short Film “GANEF” and a Panel Discussion with the Director and Actors of the Film
Posted by on November 15, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/16/21
Location: Zoom
The Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will be hosting a screening and discussion of the 14-minute long movie “Ganef”, which qualified for the Oscars. The… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: TOMORROW (Open to the Public): Upcoming Lecture at the MJHS Conference on “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II”
Posted by on November 9, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/10/21
Location: Zoom
On Wednesday November 10, I will present a lecture at the annual MJHS Conference, the topic of which this year is “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW… READ MORE>>
Screening of Short Film “GANEF” and a Panel Discussion with the Director and Actors of the Film
Posted by on November 6, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/16/21
Location: Zoom
The Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will be hosting a screening and discussion of the 14-minute long movie “Ganef”, which qualified for the Oscars. The… READ MORE>>
Upcoming Lecture at the MJHS Conference on “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW II”
Posted by on October 31, 2021
Presentation Date: 11/10/21
Location: Zoom
On Wednesday November 10, I will present a lecture at the annual MJHS Conference, the topic of which this year is “The Liberator and the Liberated: 75 Years Post WW… READ MORE>>
Upcoming Presentation at the NYC Elder Abuse Center
Posted by on October 26, 2021
Presentation Date: 10/29/21
Location: Zoom
On Friday, October 29, I will be giving a presentation to the staff of the NYC Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC), entitled “The Risk for Dehumanization and Non-Conscious Bias Towards Older… READ MORE>>
Reminder: Tomorrow 2:15 pm EDT: My Upcoming Presentation: “The Reactions of Children of Holocaust Survivors during the Coronavirus Pandemic”
Posted by on October 17, 2021
Presentation Date: 10/18/21
Location: Zoom
On October 18 beginning at 2:15 pm EDT, I will be making a presentation as part of the conference offered by Self Help and the JFNA: “Resilience, Adaptation, and Innovation… READ MORE>>
My Upcoming Presentation: “The Reactions of Children of Holocaust Survivors during the Coronavirus Pandemic”
Posted by on October 11, 2021
Presentation Date: 10/18/21
Location: Zoom
On October 18 beginning at 2:15 pm EDT, I will be making a presentation as part of the conference offered by Self Help and the JFNA: “Resilience, Adaptation, and Innovation… READ MORE>>
Reminder: Tomorrow 9 am EDT: Online Presentation at Conference in England for Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants
Posted by on October 2, 2021
On Sunday, October 3rd, I will be presenting an online talk (via Zoom) about the long-term effects of intergenerational transmission in descendants of Holocaust survivors. This presentation is part of a two-day conference organized by the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR), the national charity supporting Holocaust refugees and survivors living in Great Britain. This year AJR celebrates their 80th anniversary… READ MORE>>