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
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REMINDER FOR TOMORROW: Sixth meeting of the Discussion Group for Children of Holocaust Survivors, Tues. Dec. 20/2016
Posted by on December 19, 2016
A Search for Survivors or Children of Survivors Who Lived in Shanghai
Posted by on December 14, 2016
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.
“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
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>>
REMINDER: SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, NYC, Dec. 6-8/2016
Posted by on December 2, 2016
On Thursday, December 8th at 11:30 I will be presenting a talk titled “Trauma Informed Care of Holocaust Survivors: Dehumanization and Empathy” at the SelfHelp International Conference about Holocaust Survivors, NYC. More information about the conference can be found at http://globalageing.org/event/selfhelp-internationals-conference-on-holocaust-survivors/. Individuals with experiences of trauma are found in multiple service sectors, but they are even more likely than others… READ MORE>>
REMINDER: Open to the public: Presentation entitled “Relationship Themes in Families of Holocaust Survivors: Strengths and Vulnerabilities”, Wed. Nov. 30/2016
Posted by on November 27, 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>>