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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
 
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.

 
Marriott Downtown Hotel | 85 West Street | New York City
Registration Opens: 8:00 am | Program: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 

 
Panel Discussions
 
Registration   |   8:00am
 
 
Opening Remarks   |   9:00am - 9:30am
 
Founding Director
VOICES
 
Complicated Grief   |   9:30am - 10:15am
 
Director, The Center for Complicated Grief
Columbia School of Social Work
 
Identifying the Needs of Victims' Families, Survivors and Responders   |   10:15am - 11:15am
 
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.
 
Founding Director
VOICES
Psychotherapist
Professional Coach
9/11 Environmental Action
Chair WTCHP Survivor Steering Committee
Massachusetts Resiliency Center
Survivor Advocacy Panel Member
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Retired)
 
Break   |   11:15am - 11:30am
 
 
Treatment Modalities for Children and Families   |   11:30am - 12:30pm
 
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.
 
Private Practice and Senior Psychosocial Faculty & Primary Care Psychologist
Montefiore Medical Center
Former Clinical Recovery Leader
Newtown Recovery and Resiliency
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
Massachusetts General Hospital
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine
 
Lunch   |   12:30pm - 1:30pm
 
 
Healing Trauma with Brainspotting   |   1:30pm - 2:15pm
 
Founder and Developer
Brainspotting Method
 
Responding to Tragedy   |   2:30pm - 3:45pm
 
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.
 
Executive Director and CFO
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation
Author, Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11 and Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive
Director, Institute for Disaster Mental Health
SUNY New Paltz
Colonel
Connecticut State Police (Retired)
 
Closing Remarks   |   3:45pm - 4:00pm
 
 
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