Understanding ADHD in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing ADHD within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and managing ADHD in the Jewish community.

Unique Challenges of ADHD in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community experience ADHD, it represents a specific category of challenges shaped by distinct cultural, religious, and social factors. Attention difficulties, impulsivity, and hyperactivity can manifest in unique ways within Jewish life, potentially impacting religious observances, social interactions, and community expectations. Like general ADHD, it can have significant effects on individuals' academic, occupational, and interpersonal functioning.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish professionals, therapists, and experts. These resources offer extensive knowledge on addressing ADHD within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive strategies.

Unlocking the Unconscious: The Transformative Power of Sand Tray Therapy for Children and Adults

In a world where traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel limiting, sand tray therapy emerges as a dynamic and creative alternative. Picture this: a miniature landscape filled with vibrant figures,…

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Ask Fay: Should I delete social media entirely?

Recently I've been using Twitter/x in addition to ig and tt.. I find it to be info overload with using multiple social media platforms. But then I feel like there's…

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1-1 Breakthrough Session

You will be cleansed, healed, and blown away from your new insight after our session. Access a deeper level of yourself to reach incredulous joy and a satisfyingly soothing, rich,…

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Ask Fay: on jealousy, emotional eating, dealing with overwhelm, keeping a wedding small, getting unstuck while studying

How do I not be jealous of my siblings who are married/ have kids etc.. I feel like a loser. Hey, my dearest! By realizing that not being married YET…

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Life lessons from the Dreidle

When we think of Chanukah, of course one thing that comes to mind is a Dreidel! As a kid, I used to just spin, hope for a Gimmel, and have…

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Professionals Who Specialize in ADHD

Rachel Brezel

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

If you want to live a life you’ve never lived, you have to do things you’ve never done.

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented

Ari Perl

Therapist, LCSW

Sometimes therapy is dealing with a problem- cleaning dirt off the diamond; sometimes it's clarifying and simply appreciating the diamond.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🌎 Holistic

Avi Benmordechai, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 💭 Open minded

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

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🌎 Holistic

Lauren Gerardi, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor E. Frankl

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Eli Kaufman, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Levi Rapoport

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

There's more to you than just you

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging

Hannah Pasternak

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I work with adolescents and adults of all ages to make tangible progress towards the life you envision for yourself

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🤝 Collaborative
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 😃 Humorous

Rikki Ash

Coach, Master of Science, MS

Suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning -Viktor Frankl

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Rachel Steinhardt, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Shaya Hecht

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Human first, Psychotherapist second

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging

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.

  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Understanding and Addressing ADHD within the Jewish Community

ADHD is a prevalent concern across various populations, including unique challenges encountered within the Jewish community. While the broader societal understanding of ADHD exists, the intricacies of relationships, expectations, and dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. ADHD within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing ADHD in the Jewish Community

Effective support and management for Jewish individuals with ADHD necessitate approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses educational accommodations, therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide understanding and inclusion, and medication management when necessary. Tailored interventions and strategies are developed to address the specific facets of ADHD within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards optimal functioning and well-being. Our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work

Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating ADHD within the Jewish community.

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