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Understanding OCD in the Jewish Community
Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and supporting individuals experiencing OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and addressing OCD in the Jewish community.
Unique Challenges of OCD in the Jewish Community
When individuals within the Jewish community struggle with OCD, which is often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific set of challenges faced by this group. Stigma, attitudes toward mental health, cultural expectations, and religious considerations can all impact the experience and treatment of OCD in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how OCD is perceived and managed. It can affect 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 those facing OCD within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.
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Professionals Who Specialize in Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
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 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
Chaya Satt
Therapist, MSc
Daniel Schonbuch, LMFT
Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue. - Viktor Frankl
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
Malka Akhenblit, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.
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
Daniel Bentley, Ph. D.
Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D.
The feeling of love comes and goes on a whim; you can't control it. But the action of love is something you can do, regardless of how you are feeling. - Russ Harris
Shimshon Meir Frankel
Coach
Free yourself from the foreign thoughts and unhealthy behaviors that have been keeping your true self at bay.
Avi Benmordechai, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Understanding and Supporting OCD within the Jewish Community
OCD is a common mental health condition across various communities, including unique considerations faced within the Jewish community. While the broader medical understanding of OCD exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Navigating OCD within the Jewish community can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, highlighting the need for awareness and tailored support.
Strategies for Supporting OCD in the Jewish Community
Effective support for Jewish individuals experiencing OCD 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 treatment programs are developed to address the specific facets of OCD within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring improved mental health, emotional well-being, and overall 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.