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Understanding Addiction in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing addiction within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on combating and understanding addiction in the Jewish community.
Unique Challenges of Addiction in the Jewish Community
When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with addiction, it represents a specific category of challenges shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors. Substance abuse, behavioral addictions like gambling, and process addictions can all impact the Jewish community in unique ways. Often, cultural norms, religious beliefs, and community dynamics play a significant role. Addiction can manifest in various forms and can have detrimental effects on individuals' mental, social, and physical well-being.
Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on addressing addiction within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.
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Professionals Who Specialize in Addiction
Mordechai Weiss, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Expertise in treating anxiety, OCD and sex addiction
Brocha Silverstein
Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, SAP, NCAC, CASAC-G
You don't need to journey this Road 2 Recovery Alone,
Chanan Davis, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” - Carl Jung
Shimshon Meir Frankel
Coach
Free yourself from the foreign thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that have been keeping your true self at bay.
Daniel Schonbuch, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue. - Viktor Frankl
Sheri Bardos, Psy.D.
Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. ― Albert Einstein
Eli Goldberg
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC
We are all just walking each other home - Ram Dass
Rebecca Marcus
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Richard Oelberger
Therapist, PhD
Ari Poliakoff, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I excel at helping people discover and understand themselves. This is the key to healing, success, and growth.
Raizel Schusterman
Coach, Licensed Life Coach
People don't care what you know, until they know that you care!
Yonina Kaufman
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, PMH - C,
You do not have to navigate life's journey alone
Understanding and Addressing Addiction within the Jewish Community
Addiction is a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader societal understanding of addiction exists, the intricacies of relationships and dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Addiction within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.
Strategies for Addressing Addiction in the Jewish Community
Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals struggling with addiction necessitate approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible resources for recovery. Tailored therapies and interventions are developed to address the specific facets of addiction within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards healing and recovery. Our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work
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