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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.
Feb. 2, 2025
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Full ArticleProfessionals 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.
Ariela Bellin
Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, PsyD
Reuven Cohen, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Self-love is the only antidote to the chaos of existence. And if you don’t love and care for yourself and your own needs, you will cause unnecessary suffering both for yourself and others. - Dr. JBP
Chaim Fishof
Coach, Porn Sex Love Lust & Fantasy Addiction Recovery & Trauma
K.I.S.S. "Keep it Simple Smarty" ;)
Sari Balsam, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown
Rebecca Marcus
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change," Carl Rogers
Mattie Chein
Therapist, LCSW
The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.
Jonathan Tuller
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Malka Akhenblit, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
Fayga Zellermaier, LMSW
Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY
Happiness cannot be pursued, it must ensue -- Victor Frankl, Father of Logotherapy
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
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.
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.