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9:00am - 4:00pm
Marriott Downtown Hotel | 85 West Street | New York City

VOICES NYC Resiliency Symposium | 2017

 
VOICES Resiliency Symposium
VOICES Resiliency Symposium
Knowledge to Practice: Pathways to Long-Term Healing
 
A Victim-Centered Approach
 
Saturday, September 9, 2017
 
 

VOICES Resiliency Symposium, Knowledge to Practice: Pathways to Long-Term Healing, brought together leading researchers and practitioners along with those impacted by traumatic events. This year, we were honored to have keynote speakers Dr. Katherine Shear present her pioneering work in Complicated Grief, and Dr. David Grand discuss his innovative Brainspotting Method which can be used to treat PTSD.

The day-long event included testimonies from Victims, Survivors and Responders, who shared their personal journeys of strength and resilience. Leading professionals who responded in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing and the September 11 attacks also shared valuable insights and lessons learned.

The event was a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between research and practice, as well as to learn from individuals who have been directly affected by acts of terrorism and mass violence. A special thank you to the dedicated professionals who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in the Symposium.

 
Opening Remarks
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
 
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
Founding Director
VOICES
 
 
 
Complicated Grief
M. Katherine Shear, MD
 
M. Katherine Shear, MD
Director, The Center for Complicated Grief
Columbia School of Social Work
 
 
 
Identifying the Needs of Victims' Families, Survivors and Responders
 
Victims' family members, survivors and responders from 9/11, the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Sandy Hook school shootings in Newtown, CT will share their personal insights into the short and long-term needs of those impacted by mass violence.
 
Mary Fetchet, LCSW, Moderator
 
Mary Fetchet, LCSW, Moderator
Founding Director
VOICES
 
Karen M. Carlucci, LCSW
 
Karen M. Carlucci, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Professional Coach
 
Kimberly Flynn
 
Kimberly Flynn
9/11 Environmental Action
Chair WTCHP Survivor Steering Committee
 
Amy O'Neill, MS
 
Amy O'Neill, MS
Massachusetts Resiliency Center
Survivor Advocacy Panel Member
 
Thomas Veivia
 
Thomas Veivia
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Retired)
 
 
 
Treatment Modalities for Children and Families
 
The panel is comprised of experienced, trauma informed mental health clinicians. Panelists will discuss a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a brain-based approach to healing communal trauma, mindfulness and coping skills, and group modalities to support the recovery of children and families.
 
Courtney Bancroft, PsyD
 
Courtney Bancroft, PsyD
Private Practice and Senior Psychosocial Faculty & Primary Care Psychologist
Montefiore Medical Center
 
Deb DelVecchio Scully, LPC
 
Deb DelVecchio Scully, LPC
Former Clinical Recovery Leader
Newtown Recovery and Resiliency
 
Suzanne Phillips, PsyD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
 
Suzanne Phillips, PsyD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA
Adjunct Full Professor of Clinical Psychology, Long Island University, Faculty, Suffolk Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Fellow, Board Member, Co-Chair of Community Outreach of the AGPA
 
Ann Webster, PhD
 
Ann Webster, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine
 
 
 
Healing Trauma with Brainspotting
David Grand, PhD
 
David Grand, PhD
Founder and Developer
Brainspotting Method
 
 
 
Responding to Tragedy
 
The panel is comprised of experienced, trauma informed mental health clinicians. Panelists will discuss a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a brain-based approach to healing communal trauma, mindfulness and coping skills, and group modalities to support the recovery of children and families.
 
Courtney Bancroft, PsyD
 
Courtney Bancroft, PsyD
Private Practice and Senior Psychosocial Faculty & Primary Care Psychologist
Montefiore Medical Center
 
Allison Gilbert
 
Allison Gilbert
Author, Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11 and Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive
 
Amy Nitza, PhD
 
Amy Nitza, PhD
Director, Institute for Disaster Mental Health
SUNY New Paltz
 
Danny R. Stebbins
 
Danny R. Stebbins
Colonel
Connecticut State Police (Retired)
 
 
 
Visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
 
The panel is comprised of experienced, trauma informed mental health clinicians. Panelists will discuss a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, a brain-based approach to healing communal trauma, mindfulness and coping skills, and group modalities to support the recovery of children and families.
 
 
 
Thank You to Our Sponsor:
 
Rutgers