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News from Symposium: Transgenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience, Jan. 20, University of Miami

On Friday January 20, I participated in a panel at a symposium on intergenerational transmission of trauma at the University of Miami campus at Coral Gables. The symposium was sponsored by Next Generations, the University of Miami, Jewish Family Services of S. Florida, and Miami-Dade Holocaust Survivors. My lecture entitled “The Second Generation: Enhancing Resilience Now” addressed the double-edged nature… READ MORE>>

UPDATE: A Symposium About Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and Resilience in Children of Holocaust Survivors, Friday January 20/2017 in Miami

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>>

Seventh Meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Feb. 7/2017

On Tuesday, February 7, I will lead the next meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors at the Boro Park Y. This meeting, which will begin at 7:00 pm, will be the seventh in the series of monthly meetings. The February meeting will discuss “Conflict As An Opportunity for Growth” in conscious relationships. When there is conflict,… READ MORE>>

“Conscious Relationships”: Summary of the 6th Meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Boro Park Y

Burning Man Sculpture “Love”, by Alexandr Milov, Odessa, Ukraine The previous meetings of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors addressed some of the problematic long-term effects of extreme trauma on the survivor parents, and the impact that such persistent post-traumatic reactions might have had on the family atmosphere and on survivors’ relationships with their children. We have also… READ MORE>>

REMINDER FOR TOMORROW: Sixth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Dec. 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

A Search for Survivors or Children of Survivors Who Lived in Shanghai

SelfHelp is asking for assistance in finding individuals whose families survived WWII in Shanghai. Please send any relevant information to Amanda Leis, at 917-353-7224 or SHANGHAIGHETTOPROJECT@gmail.com.

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