The core experiences of psychological trauma are disempowerment and disconnection from others.
J.L. Herman (1992)
VICTIMIZATION
Long-term victimization under a systematic and comprehensive program of genocide adversely affected the mental and emotional well-being of many survivors. ‘People who have endured … Continue Reading ››
Barbara Joyce Bedney, Ph.D., M.S.W., Leah Bergen Miller, B.A, and Shelley Rood Wernick, M.B.A.
The Jewish Federations of North America Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care
Introduction
It is currently estimated that close to 90% of … Continue Reading ››
Carly M. Bruski, LMSW, Assistant Director, Holocaust Survivor Support Program
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
- James Beard
The Holocaust Survivor Support Program offers an array of social programming, but without a doubt one of the favorites is Tasty Travels Club. This … Continue Reading ››
By Michael Andrew Eisinger, M.A., and Barbara Joyce Bedney, Ph.D., M.S.W.
The Jewish Federations of North America Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care
December 29, 2017
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2014), “individual trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an … Continue Reading ››
“Art is a powerful tool of communication,” as C.A. Malchiodi says in her Handbook of Art Therapy (2003, p. 3). Its therapeutic benefits for the person's emotional well being have been reported for diverse populations (Canadian Art Therapy Association, 2017). The multi-faceted approach of Expressive Therapies can be very appropriate … Continue Reading ››
By Emily Kaplan
Through the musical offerings at our monthly Café Europa social luncheon events, our Holocaust Survivor Support team quickly realized that music holds a special place in survivors’ hearts. Looking around the room when a performer plays Broadway tunes or sings Jewish music in Hebrew or Yiddish, it is easy to see the … Continue Reading ››
By Deb Kram
I’m sitting in yet another airport terminal, waiting to board my flight after presenting to and meeting with local survivors of the Holocaust. With a soft fluttering of wings, I notice a bird perched, not far, on the back of one of the seats. … Continue Reading ››
written by:
Yael Danieli
Group Project for Holocaust Survivors and their Children, NY, USA
Fran H. Norris
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, USA
This study was supported by grants from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, the Anti-Defamation League and Richard Rockefeller, … Continue Reading ››
by Maureen DeLorenzo
Case Manager, Holocaust Survivor’s Assistance Program
Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service,
West Palm Beach, Florida
March 1, 2014
Nine months ago, I tied the knot with my newfound soul mate and best friend. The six months leading up to our nuptials were filled with excitement, anxiety and wonder about the family narrative we … Continue Reading ››
A Book Review
MELABEV - מלב"ב
מרכז לטיפול בקשיש בקהילה
Jerusalem, Israel
Melabev was the very first organization in Jerusalem to provide safe, pleasant, caring day centers for older adults with declining memory or cognitive skills. The staff of the Melabev day care centers also offers support and guidance to the family … Continue Reading ››
