Holocaust survivors are ordinary people who have lived extraordinary lives. They have experienced the dark side of humanity and have much to teach us about adaptation, resilience and recovery. Using a strengths-based approach, Myra Giberovitch explains how we can change our perception of survivors from traumatized victims to contributing members of society.
Myra Giberovitch - Social Worker - Travailleuse sociale
A daughter of Holocaust survivors, Myra started the first community-based social service program for Holocaust survivors in Canada and is recognized as an international pioneer in this area. A McGill University Adjunct Professor and author of “Recovering from Genocidal Trauma”, Myra believes that positive lessons can be drawn from the experience of survivors, and that every tragedy, be it on a small or great scale, has the potential to foster positive growth.
Fille de survivants de l’Holocauste, Myra a fondé le premier centre communautaire d’aide aux survivants au Canada. Auteure de « Recovering from Genocidal Trauma » et professeure adjointe à l’Université McGill, Myra croit qu’il existe des apprentissages positifs à tirer de l’expérience des survivants, et que chaque drame, qu’il soit vécu à plus ou moins grande échelle, a le pouvoir d’engendrer une croissance positive.
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