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Guidebook for clinicians treating aging Holocaust Survivors released, based on keynote lecture by Irit Felsen

“Caring for Holocaust Survivors with Sensitivity at End of Life: A Guidebook for Clinicians” is available online free at http://hospicenyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013-Holocaust-Booklet_FNL_1.pdf . You can also download a copy from this link. The booklet, developed with funding from MJHS Foundation and Targum Shlishi, is largely based on a keynote lecture by Irit Felsen, Ph.D. Her lecture was part of an MJHS-sponsored educational… READ MORE>>

The recent White House Conference on Aging

Recently the White House held a conference on aging, which addressed important issues related to how Americans plan for a dignified and secure retirement, care for elderly relatives, and what are the paths to enhance healthy aging and continued vital engagement as people age. There is a lot of useful information about the discussions that were held on the White… READ MORE>>

A treatment for PTSD that builds on the veteran’s strengths

Recently on CNN.com, there was an interesting article about a unique treatment program for military veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The article, which can be found at http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/21/opinions/costello-ptsd-veterans-say-not-crazy/index.html, raises important issues in the struggle to understand the terrible mental anguish that is often the cost of exposure to the horrors of war and other traumatic experiences where… READ MORE>>

Second office, in Englewood NJ, opened for Irit Felsen, LLC

Effective immediately, Irit Felsen has opened a second office, in Englewood, NJ. In addition to the office in Mountain Lakes NJ, Irit Felsen will now be accepting patients at the office in Englewood, NJ. The new office is on the main street in Englewood (Grand Ave in Tenafly which becomes Engle Street in Englewood). The office is easily reached from… READ MORE>>

Irit Felsen’s presentation at Renaissance Weekend in Jackson Hole

On July 2,  Irit Felsen gave a presentation entitled ” Resilience: Facing Adversity, Living Life Well” at the Renaissance Weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (more details are available at http://www.renaissanceweekend.org/weekends/detail.htm?id=46). A set of slides summarizing the presentation can be downloaded here: IritFelsenatRenaissanceWeekend.pdf The presentation focused on the different definitions of resilience and on lessons learned from people who have endured difficult… READ MORE>>

Irit Felsen presenting In-Service at Jacobi Medical Center in NY on June 16/2015

On Tuesday, June 16th 2015, Irit Felsen will be presenting an In-Service at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. The presentation will address manifestations of trauma and its treatment in the elderly.  The in-service will take place at Jacobi Medical Center, building 1, 4th floor auditorium with 1 hour 15 minutes for the presentation and 15 minutes for questions. In… READ MORE>>

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