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FULL DAY TRAINING WITH DAVID PELCOVITZ, PhD Monday January 23rd, Michlala College Jerusalem POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY TO ENHANCE PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PRACTICE The major focus of the workshop will be on practical clinical applications of research finding from the field of positive psychology- an emerging science that focuses on understanding such positive traits as forgiveness, gratitude and happiness. Insights from this research as well as Jewish sources will be combined with case histories to illustrate how findings from positive psychology can be used to enhance psychotherapeutic practice. Specific areas to be covered include happiness, spirituality positive shame, gratitude, and forgiveness. Bio: David Pelcovitz David Pelcovitz, Ph.D. holds the Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. He also teaches courses in pastoral psychology at the university’s affiliated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and serves as special assistant to the president of Yeshiva University. Before assuming his position on the faculty of Yeshiva University, Dr. Pelcovitz was a clinical professor of psychology in psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and director of psychology at North Shore University Hospital-. Dr. Pelcovitz has published and lectured extensively on a variety of topics related to the psychological impact of trauma and loss, child and adolescent behavior problems, parenting and the impact of divorce and stress on children. His most recent publications include an in press book on positive psychology and Jewish thought as well as “Breaking the Silence”, a co-edited book on child abuse in the Jewish community. |
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