In their November issue, The Senior Times published an article entitled “Psychologist Debunks Myths About Children of Survivors”, which was brought to my attention by several second generation individuals, who were perplexed by the content. I wrote a letter to the editor in response to the article, and was told the letter will be published soon in the Senior Times,… READ MORE>>
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Follow up after the 2nd Generation NYC meeting
Posted by on November 17, 2018
As many of you expressed an interest in the group, I give below a link to the flyer that the organizers prepared. You can also join the Facebook group and be informed about future meetings, or contact them. I will also post reminders about upcoming meetings here on my blog. Irit Felsen Link to flyer
How Incredibly Interactive Babies Are from the Very Beginning of Life
Posted by on November 14, 2018
Dr. Beatrice Beebe has done tremendously important research, brilliantly using videotaping technology to break down the sequence of micro-interactions that go on between mother and infant and detect the mutual influence of each participant on the other. Infants as young as three months old communicate in non-verbal ways with their caretakers. The coordinated non-verbal interactions between young babies and caretakers… READ MORE>>
Having Attended the First Meeting of the New Second Generation Group at the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Posted by on November 11, 2018
This afternoon I attended the first meeting of a new second generation group in Manhattan, organized by Estelle Jamel-Peretz and Pauline Katz. The turnout was great, and the atmosphere was warm; everyone seemed excited to meet other ‘second generation’ and accepting of the great variation of experiences within our group. What a great way to continue to honor and process… READ MORE>>
Webinar Series Highlighted on Yeshiva University Faculty News
Posted by on November 6, 2018
My webinar series “Grief and Renewal After the Loss of a Holocaust Survivor” with the MJHS was covered today in an article in Yeshiva University Faculty News. Irit Felsen
Welcome to my new Website!
Posted by on October 22, 2018
I am very pleased to announce that my new Website is up and running at www.iritfelsen.com. In addition, my blog has been migrated to a new location, at www.iritfelsen.com/blog/. Anyone who would like to subscribe to my blog can do so by simply entering their email address in the “Follow” window at the top of the blog page (as seen… READ MORE>>