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Understanding Anxiety in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing Jewish Anxiety. Our resource features a range of videos, articles, and engaging posts all centered around navigating anxiety within the Jewish community. Join the conversation by liking, commenting, and sharing your experiences. This will help us continually refine our tools to better serve your needs.
What is Jewish Anxiety?
Jewish Anxiety refers to the specific fears, worries, and stresses experienced within the Jewish community community. This can include anxieties related to anti-Semitism, cultural preservation, intergenerational trauma transmission, and the challenges of identity navigation in a diverse world. It may manifest as persistent fear, worry, or apprehension about potential outcomes, similar to generalized anxiety. Physical symptoms may also be present.
Prevalence and Understanding
Anxiety is a pervasive concern across populations, including Jewish-specific anxieties. While generalized anxiety disorders are common, the unique concerns of the Jewish community add further complexity to understanding and addressing these conditions. Within the Jewish population, this type of anxiety can impact individuals regardless of age, gender, or background.
Addressing Jewish Anxiety: Support and Treatment
Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals navigating anxiety often require culturally-informed approaches. This may include psychotherapy that considers religious and cultural factors, community support resources, and medication when needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities can be adapted to address the specific religious and cultural needs of anxious individuals within the Jewish community. Seeking professional guidance is key to developing effective coping strategies and treatments to navigate these specific anxieties and enhance well-being.
View Videos from Jewish Therapists and Coaches
Watch the videos below to see Jewish Therapists and Coaches in action. These free resources could provide valuable insights for navigating your anxiety as a Jewish individual, offering both professional guidance and culturally appropriate techniques.
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Professionals Who Specialize in Anxiety
Dovid Silver, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi
Rachel Yaghobian, Ms.Ed
Coach, Ms.Ed, RMMC
Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you
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.
Danielle Taylor, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Dating & Relationship Therapist
Naomi Franklin
Therapist, LCSW-R; Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nina Rapaport, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes ~ Jung
Zipa Leah Scheinberg
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR, SIFI
Healing from C-PTSD is a Soulful Journey of Recovery
Ben Zutler, LMSW
Therapist, Licensed Master Social Work
In my approach to therapy, I place significant importance on each person’s individual needs and unique story.
Addressing Jewish Anxiety: Support and Treatment
Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals navigating anxiety often require culturally-informed approaches. This may include psychotherapy that considers religious and cultural factors, community support resources, and medication when needed. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other modalities can be adapted to address the specific religious and cultural needs of anxious individuals within the Jewish community. Seeking professional guidance is key to developing effective coping strategies and treatments to navigate these specific anxieties and enhance well-being.
View Videos from Jewish Therapists and Coaches
Watch the videos below to see Jewish Therapists and Coaches in action. These free resources could provide valuable insights for navigating your anxiety as a Jewish individual, offering both professional guidance and culturally appropriate techniques.