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Feb. 2, 2025
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.
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Full ArticleProfessionals Who Specialize in ADHD
Mordy Lyss, LCMFT, CHT
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist
Therapy should not be theory-driven, but relationship-driven. - Irvin Yalom
Dr. Yosef Tropper, PsyD
Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Every wall is a door. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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.
Shauli Wagschal, MHC-LP CASAC-T
Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Limited Permit: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY
I am not perfect... But I am enough. ― Carl R. Rogers
Joseph Herskovic, PMHNP
Psychiatric Medication Provider, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen
Baiba Gercane
Coach, Certified Transformation Life Coach, Gestalt consultant
We are infinite beings, having finite experience. - Y.Y. Jekabson
Aliza Katz, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. - Brene Brown
Rachel Steinhardt, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Malka Akhenblit, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
Ariela Bellin
Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD
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.