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
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>>