VOICES NJ Resiliency Symposium | 2018
VOICES Resiliency Symposium
Friday, May 18, 2018
Kean University
1000 Morris Avenue
North Avenue Academic Building
Opening Remarks
John Feal, FealGood Foundation
Mary Fetchet, Voices of September 11th
Keynote Presentation
Transcending Trauma: Promoting Resilience and Coping After Loss
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, EdD, MPH
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Adjunct Faculty
Georgetown University
In the aftermath of traumatic events, both individuals and communities can be empowered through culturally appropriate interventions that support resiliency and recovery. In this presentation, innovative models for effective trauma treatment and crisis interventions will be discussed. Participants will gain an understanding of the short and long-term consequences of traumatic events, and develop skills in managing reactions, and practicing self-care strategies.
Accessing Medical and Mental Health Treatment Through
the World Trade Center Health Program
the World Trade Center Health Program
Adriana Feder, MD
Director, Trauma and Resilience Program
Associate Director for Research, WTC Mental Health Program
Priyanka Upadhyaya, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, WTC Health Program, Bellevue
Leigh Wilson, MD
Medical Director for the Queens WTC Health Program
Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
Afternoon Breakout sessions
Building Resiliency and Developing Coping Skills
Barry Mascari, EdD, LPC, LCADC
Chair, Counselor Education Department, Kean University
Jane Webber, PhD, LPC, DRCC
Doctoral Program Committee Chair
Counselor Education Department, Kean University
An interactive session helping to develop a plan for resiliency based
on recent brain, nervous system, and new research.
on recent brain, nervous system, and new research.
Living with Loss: Does Time Heal All Wounds?
Connie Palmer, LCSW
Clinical Training Director, Imagine
Mandi Zucker, MSW
Program Director, Imagine
Treatment Modalities
Adriana Feder, MD
Director, Trauma and Resilience Program
Associate Director for Research, WTC Mental Health Program
Priyanka Upadhyaya, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, WTC Health program, Bellevue
Promoting Post-Traumatic Growth
Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, EdD, MPH
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Adjunct Faculty Georgetown University
Coping When It Really Counts through Mindfulness
Barry Mascari, EdD, LPC, LCADC
Jane Webber, PhD, LPC, DRCC
Leave with a practical set of skills to promote emotion regulation in time of stress.