13th Annual Information Forum | 2014
VOICES 13th Annual
Day of Remembrance Information Forum
Promoting Resilience, Healing Families & Communities
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Marriott Downtown Hotel | 85 West Street | New York City
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 VOICES hosted our 14th Annual Day of Remembrance Information Forum. This event was an insightful day featuring presentations, panel discussions on the World Trade Center Health Program and re-authorization of the Zadroga Act, and interactive workshops led by accomplished clinicians, authors, and researchers. We were pleased to bring together this group of professionals with expertise in the fields of psychology, research, occupational health, and medicine.
The day-long event included the following speakers and presentations:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
The Mental Health Aftermath of 9/11: The Multiple Facets of Trauma
Yuval Neria, Ph. D.
Katherine Shear, M.D.
The World Trade Center Health Program
Laurie Breyer
Michael Crane, M.D.
Jacqueline Moline, M.D.
Joan Reibman, M.D.
Promoting Resilience in Children and Families
Robin Goodman, Ph.D., ATR-BC
Introduction to Complicated Grief Treatment
Katherine Shear, M.D.
Nancy Turret, LCSW, MSW
Preview of "Preparing for After" Resource Kit
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
Victims Compensation Fund and Ongoing Legal Considerations of the Zadroga Law
Michael Barasch, JD
Sheila L. Birnbaum, JD
Frances Gottfried
Noah H. Kushlesky, JD
Stories of Resilience and Healing
Scarlett Lewis
Edie Lutnick, JD
Update from the NYC Chief Medical Examiner's Office
Barbara Sampson, M.D, Ph.D.
Introduction to "Preparing for After" Resource Kit
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
Advocacy - Re-Authorization of the Zadroga Law
Ben Chevat
John Feal
Jim Melius, M.D.
Advocacy Updates - 9/11 Commission, JASTA Legislation/ Guantanamo Trials
Terry Strada
Carol Ashley
Gordon Haberman
George D. Martin
George D. Martin
Update from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Mary Fetchet, LCSW
Alice M. Greenwald
Jan Ramirez, Ph.D.
Breath-Body-Mind Workshop
Richard Brown, M.D.
Pat Gerbarg, M.D.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC
Kreindler & Kreindler
For their generous sponsorship of today's refreshment breaks
Information and Exhibitors
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC
Kreindler & Kreindler
For their generous sponsorship of today's refreshment breaks