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Article written by Irit Felsen published in The Times of Israel on December 15/2015

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

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

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>>

Conference on “Veterans, Trauma and Resilience: What’s New”

Last Friday I attended in NYC a day conference entitled “Veterans, Trauma and Resilience: What’s New” (http://www.eomega.org/visit-us/omega-nyc/veterans-trauma-resilience-whats-new). The speakers included important figures in trauma research and in mental health and veterans mental health services. Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. presented his view of the persistence of trauma in embodied experience as discussed in his recently published new book, “The Body… READ MORE>>

Irit Felsen presenting at Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ, Nov. 13/2015

On Friday November 13, Irit Felsen will give a presentation, entitled “Managing Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress in the Older Adult Population“, at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ. The presenation is intended for mental health professionals and case managers working with older adults. The prevalence of traumatic histories among the elderly is high. There… READ MORE>>

Article written by Irit Felsen published in The Times of Israel on November 10/15

Another article written by Irit Felsen was published in The Times of Israel on November 10, 2015. The article, entitled “Helping Holocaust Survivors Cope in Uncertain Times“, can be found at the following link: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/helping-holocaust-survivors-cope-in-uncertain-times/ .

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