Speaker Series for 10th Anniversary of 9/11
VOICES’ New Brunswick office is announcing a Speaker Series to provide 9/11 families, survivors and rescue and recovery workers with a community of support while promoting self-expression, healing and resilience. They will be held at our office at 84 Albany Street in New Brunswick. Space is limited. If you would like to make a reservation, please contact Sheri Burkat at 732-543-2300.
An updated schedule of Living Memorial workshops follows the Speaker Series schedule. If you haven’t had a chance to complete your Living Memorial Project, this would be a good time to do it. To make an appointment, call Michelle Doherty at 203-966-3911 or Sheri Burkat at 732-543-2300.
| TOPIC: |
Journaling as a Means for Self Expression and Freedom |
| DATE: |
March 30th, Wednesday |
| TIME: |
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| PRESENTER: |
Victoria Roche |
| Victoria Roche, a licensed social worker, is a Personal and Professional Coach who integrates philosophies of positive psychology into her coaching practice. |
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| TOPIC: |
Ancient Practices for Today |
| DATE: |
April 4th, Monday |
| TIME: |
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
| PRESENTER: |
Eileen Ellis |
| Eileen Ellis is a full-blooded Mohawk Indian Medicine Woman. She possesses a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has been trained by the Four Winds Society in Energy Medicine. Her teaching focuses on Native American wisdom practices and re-connecting us to Spirit and Nature. |
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| TOPIC: |
Art as a Tool for Self-Expression and Healing |
| DATE: |
May 18th, Wednesday |
| TIME: |
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| PRESENTER: |
Ellis Eisner |
| Ellis Eisner, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, has been a professional Art Therapist for more than ten years. She works for The Resiliency Matters Network, an evolving network of mind/body healing professionals with a common goal of providing techniques to create peace of mind and alance while addressing coping skills to address trauma and suffering. |
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| TOPIC: |
Resilience for 9/11 Families and Survivors |
| DATE: |
June 10th, Friday |
| TIME: |
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| PRESENTER: |
Nicci Spinazzola |
| Nicci Spinazzola is a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, and board-certified expert in traumatic stress, specializing in adolescent and family treatment related to trauma and loss. She is the co-author of helping School Staff Prepare for the 9/11 Anniversary and Beyond 9/11, an award winning video. |
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9/11 Living Memorial Appointments
During the months of March & April, Voices of September 11th will host 9/11 Living Memorial Workshops in several locations in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. VOICES staff is available to meet with you at our New Canaan, CT or New Brunswick, NJ offices or to host a workshop in your community.
RSVP to Michelle Doherty at mdoherty@voicesofsept11.org or at (203) 966-3911. For a full schedule of workshop appointments Click Here.
| New Canaan, Connecticut |
| Date: |
Monday - Friday |
| Time: |
10:00am to 3:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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VOICES New Canaan
161 Cherry Street
New Canaan, CT
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New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Date: |
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Time: |
9:00am to 4:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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VOICES New Brunswick
84 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ
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New York, New York (Cantor Fitzgerald Families) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 8th |
| Time: |
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm By Appointment |
Location:
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Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
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Holbrook, New York |
| Date: |
Wednesday, March 9th |
| Time: |
2:00pm to 9:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road
Holbrook, NY
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West Windsor, New Jersey |
| Date: |
Thursday, March 10th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 6:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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West Windsor Public Library
333 North Post Road
West Windsor, NJ
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New York, New York (Cantor Fitzgerald Families) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 15th |
| Time: |
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm By Appointment |
Location:
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Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
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Westport, Connecticut |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 22nd |
| Time: |
10:00am to 4:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Westport Public Library
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT
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Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Date: |
Thursday, March 24th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 6:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Bayonne Public Library
697 Avenue C
Bayonne, NJ
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New York, New York |
| Date: |
Thursday, March 24th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 5:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Fred Alger & Company, Inc.
111 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
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New York, New York (Cantor Fitzgerald Families) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 29th |
| Time: |
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm By Appointment |
Location:
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Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
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Clifton, New Jersey |
| Date: |
Tuesday, March 29th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 6:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Clifton Public Library, Allwood Branch
44 Lyall Road
Clifton, NJ
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Whippany, New Jersey |
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 5th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 5:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Morris County Library
30 East Hanover Avenue
Whippany, NJ
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New York, New York (Cantor Fitzgerald Families) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 12th |
| Time: |
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm By Appointment |
Location:
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Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
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Brooklyn, New York |
| Date: |
Thursday, April 14th |
| Time: |
10:00am to 4:00pm by Appointment |
Location:
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY
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New York, New York (Cantor Fitzgerald Families) |
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 26th |
| Time: |
10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm By Appointment |
Location:
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Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
499 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
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VOICES staff meets one-on-one with participants to organize and scan photographs and personal keepsakes to include in the 9/11 Living Memorial Project. Participants are invited to bring in photographs, written tributes, eulogies, biographies, newspaper articles and other personal keepsakes to honor those who died and to document the inspirational stories for future generations. Unless otherwise arranged, all materials will be returned at the workshop. Individual appointments last approximately 90 minutes.
To download a 9/11 Living Memorial Brochure: Click Here
Teleconference Support Group Schedule
Voices of September 11th offers teleconference groups that are facilitated by our mental health professionals. Contact our office at 203-966-3911 if you are interested in participating. For a full schedule of teleconference support groups Click Here.
Tuesday, March 15th: |
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Rockland In-Person Group |
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7:00pm to 9:00pm |
Wednesday, March 16th: |
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Siblings' Group |
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2:30pm to 3:30pm |
Tuesday, March 22nd: |
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Witness/Survivors' Group |
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4:00pm to 5:00pm |
Tuesday, April 5th: |
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Firefighter Mothers' Group |
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10:00am to 11:00am |
Tuesday, April 5th: |
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Parents' Support Group |
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3:45pm to 5:00pm |
Tuesday, April 5th: |
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Firefighter Mothers' Group |
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10:00am to 11:00am |
Tuesday, April 19th: |
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Rockland In-Person Group |
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7:00pm to 9:00pm |
Wednesday, April 20th: |
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Siblings' Group |
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2:30pm to 3:30pm |
Tuesday, April 26th: |
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Witness/Survivors' Group |
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4:00pm to 5:00pm |
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