Publications
Below is a partial list of professional publications, papers, lectures, workshops, documentary and cable television appearances from Elizabeth’s decades of work as a psychologist, teacher and writer.
Papers & Lectures Related to The Holocaust
Workshops About Clinical Issues in the Workplace
Workshops For Teachers, Parents, Medical Professionals & Counselors
Papers & Lectures Related to The Holocaust
Understanding Human Behavior in the Holocaust
Adjunct Professor, Psychology Department. Developed and taught an interdisciplinary course about perpetrators, collaborators, bystanders, deniers, resistance fighters, rescuers and victims of the Holocaust. Williams College, Williamstown, MA.
Trauma, Memory and Coping After the Holocaust
Lecture about understanding trauma, the role of memory and how Holocaust Survivors cope with the effects of trauma. Sponsored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, New York, NY.
Teenagers During the Holocaust
Lecture about Adolescent Behavior during the Holocaust. Sponsored by Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. New York, NY.
Rippling Effects of Trauma and Human Resilience
Lecture and Discussion following documentary film presentation about the challenges children of Holocaust survivors faced and the rippling effects of their parents’ trauma on their lives. Erikson Institute for Education and Research of the Austen Riggs Center. Stockbridge, MA.
What the Past Teaches Us About the Holocaust
Lecture about factors affecting memory and perception with regard to collective guilt and collective responsibility. Sponsored by Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. New York, NY.
Documentary Film & Panel Discussion
Lecture and panel discussion about intergenerational transmission of trauma and lingering psychological effects of genocide demonstrated in the documentary film, “The Second Generation: Ripples From the Holocaust.” Annual conference of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO), an international network dedicated to the advancement of education about the Holocaust. Omaha, NE.
Grief, Healing And Growth – Coping With Stress After Disaster
Lecture and Symposium on REMEMBERING AND REBUILDING. How individuals come together to mourn and heal from the events of September 11th and what Holocaust survivors can teach us about grief, healing and growth. Sponsored by Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. New York, NY.
Teaching About Human Behavior In the Holocaust
Lecture presented for Quarterly Associates Division Meeting, Museum of Jewish Heritage–A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. New York, NY.
Understanding Human Behavior In the Holocaust
Paper presented at the 27th Annual International Scholars' Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches. Tampa, FL.
Facing the 21st Century—Impact Of the Holocaust
Paper presented at scholarly panel for "Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Liberation", National Conference of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. Miami, FL.
Intergenerational Effects Of the Holocaust
Lecture presented at annual meeting of National B'nai Brith Association. Temple Anche Amunim, Pittsfield, MA.
Resolving Traumatic Memories Of the Holocaust
Lecture presented for Bronfman Lectures in Judaic Studies, Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, Williams College. Williamstown, MA.
Telling Our Children About the Holocaust
Lecture presented for Bronfman Lectures in Judaic Studies, Distinguished Guest Lecture Series, Williams College. Williamstown, MA.
Talking About the Holocaust
Paper presented at National Conference of the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors. Philadelphia, PA.
Workshops About Clinical Issues in the Workplace
Fear Of Flying
Series of workshops conducted for business travelers about understanding, coping with, and reducing anxiety around airline travel. Sponsored by HR departments of corporations in New York City following the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. New York, NY.
Managers Managing Trauma
Series of interactive workshops conducted for managers and supervisors on how to respond, communicate with, and assist employees dealing with grief and loss. Sponsored by HR departments of corporations in New York City following the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. New York, NY.
De-Stress-ing
Workshop conducted for professionals on effective stress reduction techniques in the workplace. Integrative Health Services Medical Offices. New York, NY.
Brief Treatment Of Affective Disorders
Training seminar on short-term treatment methodology of affective disorders. Presented for clinical staff at Columbia County Mental Health Center. Hudson, NY.
Brief Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders
Training seminar on short-term treatment methodology for anxiety and panic disorders. Presented for clinical staff at Columbia County Mental Health Center. Hudson, NY.
Time Effective Therapy: Theory And Practice
Training seminar on theory and practice of brief treatment methods. Presented for clinical staff at Columbia County Mental Health Center. Hudson, NY.
Achieving Maximum Results With Minimum Treatment
Paper presented at the Kurt Almer Research Symposium for Mental Health professionals. Sponsored by Columbia County Mental Health Center, New York State Psychological Association, and Berkshire Area Health Education Center. Albany, NY.
Plenary Panel On Psychotherapy in the Era Of Managed Care
Moderator of panel discussion by mental health providers at the Kurt Almer Research Symposium. Sponsored by Columbia County Mental Health Center, New York State Psychological Association, and Berkshire Area Health Education Center. Albany, NY.
Effective Short-Term Treatment Strategies for Clinical Staff
Training seminar about various brief treatment methods for use by professional mental health staff of a National Managed Care organization. Holyoke, MA.
Stress Management and Leadership in the Workplace
Series of training seminars for managers and supervisors in industry. Downing Industrial Park, Pittsfield, MA.
Effective Communication Strategies And Skills
Training seminar in communication skill building for managers. Downing Industrial Park, Pittsfield, MA.
Going Back To College, Role Conflicts For Women
Workshop presented for "Women and Work Conference,” First Baptist Church, Pittsfield, MA.
Stress Reduction For Teachers And Administrators
Training seminar in stress reduction techniques for teachers and administrators. Mount Greylock Regional High School, Williamstown, MA.
Television Presentations On Psychological Topics
Understanding Eating Disorders
Solo Guest speaker, local cable Health Talk Show, Warner Cable network television. Pittsfield, MA.
Depression & Suicide
Solo Guest speaker, local cable Health Talk Show, Warner Cable network television. Pittsfield, MA.
Selected List of Publications
Messages From Our Parents
Article, Second Generation Dialogue Newsletter. Vol. I, Issue 1.
The Exclusive Right to Hate
Article, Synagogue at Malden Bridge Newsletter. Vol. III, No. 2.
Why Do We Tend to Turn to Sugar When We’re Stressed?
Psychology Consultant and citation in Book chapter on “Anti-Stress Diet” (Natural Calm), Published by Rodale Press.
Worklife Vs. Home Life in the New Millennium—Aiming for the Right Balance
Article, The Caregivers' Compendium. Vol. 5, Issue 4.
Achieving Maximum Results with Minimum Treatment
Article in Monogram, Published by the Kurt Almer Research Symposium for Mental health professionals. Columbia County Mental Health Center, New York State Psychological Association, and Berkshire Area Health Education Center. Albany, NY.
Doctoral Dissertation
“Role-Conflicts of Married Women Students: Effects Upon Symptoms of Psychological Stress, Marital Adjustment and Influence of Help from Spouse,” Cornell University.
Professional Credentials & Associations
Licensed Psychologist, Massachusetts. Member American Psychological Association, Certified Massachusetts Health Services Provider in Psychology, Board Certified Diplomate-Fellow in Psychopharmacology, Certified Coach, New York Executive Coach Academy, International Network of Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors.
Education
B.A., City College of New York
M.S., Loyola College in Maryland
Ph.D., Cornell University