On Sunday, January 24, I will be presenting a talk to the parents and members of the Isreaeli-American community at the Ofek School (http://ofekschool.wix.com/ofekschoolnj) in JCC MetroWest, on 76 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ. The presentation, which will take place between 2:15-4:00, will be in Hebrew. The Ofek School is an integral part of the emerging Israeli community in MetroWest,… READ MORE>>
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Two articles by Irit Felsen published in NJ Jewish News on Jan. 13/2016
Posted by on January 16, 2016
The January 13, 2016 edition of the New Jersey Jewish News includes two pieces by me. The first can be viewed at http://njjewishnews.com/article/29569/survivor-sees-his-life-and-message-on-film#.VpmkSFJQA2c, and is about the premier showing of the film “Be An Upstander, The Fred Heyman Story” which took place at the JCC in MetroWest a couple of weeks ago. Fred is a NJ resident and survivor of… READ MORE>>
Attendance at Renaissance Weekend 12/28/15-1/1/16 in Charleston, SC
Posted by on December 23, 2015
I will be attending the upcoming Renaissance Weekend, taking place in Charleston, South Carolina from December 28/2015 – January 1/2016 (more details are available at http://www.renaissanceweekend.org/weekends/detail.htm?id=51). Among the various activities organized, I will give a 1-hour presentation entitled “Extreme Resilience: Up-Close and Personal” as well as a mini-lecture about PTSD, and also moderate a panel discussion about mental illness and… READ MORE>>
Article written by Irit Felsen published in The Times of Israel on December 15/2015
Posted by on December 17, 2015
Another article written by Irit Felsen was published in The Times of Israel on December 10, 2015. The article, entitled “Selfies: A Modern Tale of Ugly Ducklings“, can be found at the following link: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/selfies-a-modern-tale-of-ugly-ducklings/
Comment on new book: “The Neuropsychology of the Unconscious” by Efrat Ginot
Posted by on December 12, 2015
My colleage and friend, Efrat Ginot, Ph.D., recently published an important and wonderful book. The book is entitled “The Neuropsychology of the Unconscious: Integrating Brain and Mind in Psychotherapy” (see http://books.wwnorton.com/books/The-Neuropsychology-of-the-Unconscious/) and is published by Norton, as part of the Interpersonal Neurobiology Series. I have read the book and found it extremely interesting in illuminating a new and revolutionary understanding… READ MORE>>
Presentation on Dec. 13/2015 at Goodwin Museum and Education Center in Cherry Hill, NJ
Posted by on December 11, 2015
On Sunday, Dec 13 I will be giving a lecture at the Annual Generations After Brunch at the Goodwin Museum and Education Center in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Goodwin Museum and Education Center offers programs for students as well as teacher trainings at the center and in schools. The stated mission is “To teach people about the past and educate… READ MORE>>