VOICES NYC Resiliency Symposium | 2017

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

Founding Director

VOICES

Complicated Grief

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

Founding Director

VOICES

Karen M. Carlucci, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Professional Coach

Kimberly Flynn

9/11 Environmental Action

Chair WTCHP Survivor Steering Committee

Amy O'Neill, MS

Massachusetts Resiliency Center

Survivor Advocacy Panel Member

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

Private Practice and Senior Psychosocial Faculty & Primary Care Psychologist

Montefiore Medical Center

Deb DelVecchio Scully, LPC

Former Clinical Recovery Leader

Newtown Recovery and Resiliency

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