Processing a Range of Emotions Living in a Post October 7th World : a panel discussion

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Processing a Range of Emotions Living in a Post October 7th World : a panel discussion

In the aftermath of prolonged fear, loss, and rising antisemitism, many people are finding themselves experiencing a complicated mix of relief, grief, anger, exhaustion, and confusion. When a long-held sense of collective purpose shifts, emotions that were once channeled into action often surface with new intensity. This panel will explore why these reactions are normal, how our nervous systems and communities respond to ongoing trauma and stress, and what it means to create space for the full range of feelings in this moment. Together, we’ll reflect on how to transform pain into connection, rebuild a sense of meaning, and strengthen resilience through community, compassion, and shared healing.

Bios:

Tara Liberman, PsyD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in New York City, specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and their families. She serves on the faculty of the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program at the William Alanson White Institute (WAWI), where she teaches and supervises psychology and social work trainees. Dr. Liberman has extensive experience collaborating with both public and private schools in New York City as an in-house psychologist and external consultant. In these roles, she has supported school communities in responding to crises, processing loss, and fostering collective healing. She has also consulted with schools and districts to include anti-bias training programs for faculty and students.

Following the events of October 7th, Dr. Liberman spearheaded the initiative to mobilize and train mental health clinicians to offer free virtual support groups for Jewish individuals worldwide. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) at the American Psychological Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of the Jewish community through three core pillars: direct support, research, and education. Since January 2024, JCMHI has facilitated well over 2,000 free support groups and has established a robust research program examining the psychological impacts of antisemitism and the factors that foster resilience, coping, and growth. 

Cassondra L. Feldman, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist and educator whose work focuses on health psychology, trauma, and the mental health impact of antisemitism. She teaches in the Memorial Regional Hospital Psychiatry Residency, Baptist West Kendall Hospital, and at Nova Southeastern University, and maintains a private practice in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Dr. Feldman has published on digital antisemitism, disaster response, and clinician responsibilities during times of geopolitical conflict, and frequently lectures nationally and internationally. She is a co-PI in collaborative research with the IDF on prolonged disaster response and first responder well-being. She is past president and sits on the board of the Southeast Florida Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology and serves on the Leo Martin March of the Living planning committee. 

Danielle Thau, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in Stamford, CT, specializing in treating patients and families facing medical crises, end-of-life issues, grief, anxiety, and depression. She supports individuals and couples with life stressors, relationship conflicts, and parenting challenges. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Thau is an active educator, lecturing on the unique challenges associated with Medical Crisis Therapy and end-of-life emotional issues to community members, students, and fellow clinicians. She serves as the Officer of Education for the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative, facilitates support groups, and is a member of the Board of Overseers at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

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