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Understanding Emotion Regulation in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing emotion regulation within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on supporting and understanding emotion regulation in the Jewish community.
Unique Challenges of Emotion Regulation in the Jewish Community
When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with emotion regulation, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific category of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, shame, cultural expectations, and religious considerations can all impact the experience and approach to emotion regulation in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how emotions are perceived and managed. It can affect individuals' emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.
Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish mental health professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on supporting emotion regulation within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive techniques.
My self-harm urges are way out of control.
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My relationship with my mom is making me very sad
July 3, 2024
I've been having lately lots of arguments with my mother and we haven't been getting along and it's been making me very sad. I used to get along with her…
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Full ArticleProfessionals Who Specialize in Emotion regulation
Tracy Singer, Psy.D.
Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Psy.D.
I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do- Brene Brown
Moshe Sosover, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I empower clients to delve into their inner selves.
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.
Fay Brezel, LMHC
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
Moshe Norman
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself, just as I am, then I can change.
Simi Schwartz, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance. ― Viktor E. Frankl
Shimshon Meir Frankel
Coach
Free yourself from the foreign thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that have been keeping your true self at bay.
Esther Brodt, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Within each of us lies the power to access healing and the possibility of moving towards living with more meaning, contentment and ease
Rocheli Sternheim, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.
Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach
Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner
The real flex is how many wounds you can turn into wisdom.
Understanding and Supporting Emotion Regulation within the Jewish Community
Emotion regulation is a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader understanding of emotion regulation exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Difficulties with emotion regulation within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.
Strategies for Supporting Emotion Regulation in the Jewish Community
Effective support for Jewish individuals struggling with emotion regulation necessitates 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 mental health resources. Tailored interventions and skill-building programs are developed to address the specific facets of emotion regulation within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring improved emotional well-being and quality of life. It's important to note that 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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