Understanding Trauma in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and addressing trauma within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and healing from trauma in the Jewish community.

Unique Challenges of Trauma in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community experience trauma, which is often shaped by distinct cultural, historical, and religious factors, it represents a specific category of challenges faced by this group. Intergenerational trauma, religious abuse, and the impact of antisemitism are all examples of the unique forms of trauma that can affect the Jewish community. This trauma can manifest in various ways, impacting mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on addressing trauma within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive techniques.

Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parentโ€™s Guide to Finding Balance

Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parentโ€™s Guide to Finding Balance by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

It has been a long week. My little boy had a little boy. Ah, well, I guess he’s not so little anymore… As a proud local grandma, I’ve been full-timeโ€ฆ

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Are You Reacting to Your Child Like Your Parents Did? Learn How to Break the Cycle of Trauma

Are You Reacting to Your Child Like Your Parents Did? Learn How to Break the Cycle of Trauma by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a parent, the challenges of raising school-aged children can sometimes stir up emotions deeply rooted in your own childhood experiences. You enter parenthood with the desire to provide aโ€ฆ

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What's a life coach doing on a therapy website?

BS"D You might wonder what a life coach is doing on a therapy website. After all, if you've read the magazines you have read that life coaches are uncertified, unsupervised,โ€ฆ

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Fun Therapy

BS"D While the traditional formats of therapy have their place and are certainly important, there are plenty of fun ways you can find healing. Most of these are best doneโ€ฆ

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Five Common Types of Therapy

In this week's segment, we will do an overview of five types of therapy and how they might be able to help you. An educated consumer is a strong consumer,โ€ฆ

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Interviewing a new Clinician

In last week's installment, we shared eight questions to ask yourself to be prepared for getting mental health help. This week, let's share six basic questions to use when interviewingโ€ฆ

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Unlocking the Unconscious: The Transformative Power of Sand Tray Therapy for Children and Adults

In a world where traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel limiting, sand tray therapy emerges as a dynamic and creative alternative. Picture this: a miniature landscape filled with vibrant figures,โ€ฆ

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Can you be yourself in therapy?

One tasks of therapy is to develop deeper self compassion and acceptance. In order for this to happen you need to feel that your therapist has authentic compassion for, andโ€ฆ

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Maintaining Therapeutic Gains

Maintaining Therapeutic Gains by Gershon Basch, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

When Jacob* had started seeing me, he had been in a pretty good place. He had just stopped with his previous therapist, who was moving out of the area. Heโ€ฆ

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Professionals Who Specialize in Trauma

Simi Schwartz, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The one thing you canโ€™t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of oneโ€™s freedoms is to choose oneโ€™s attitude in any given circumstance. โ€• Viktor E. Frankl

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Challenging
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming

Aaron Silverman

Therapist, LMSW

#gettingtohappy

  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Energetic

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.

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Holistic

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

You are the one you've been waiting for -Richard Schwartz

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative

Deb Hirschhorn

Therapist, Ph.D, LMHC

The Self is in everybody. . . the Self cannot be damaged, the Self doesn't have to develop, and the Self possesses its own wisdom about how to heal internal as well as exteral relationships.

  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Affirming
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ™ Spiritual

Dovid Silver, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

  • ๐Ÿง˜ Calm
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener

Erica Klein, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Levi Rapoport

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

There's more to you than just you

  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Challenging

Sarit Shaer

Coach, Healer & Life Coach

No one will ever love you more than you love yourself.

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Solution-oriented
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐ŸŒŽ Holistic

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

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Direct
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿ˜ƒ Humorous
  • ๐Ÿ’ช Challenging

Yossi Winner, MFT

Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT

Your direction is more important than where you're at.

  • ๐Ÿ’™ Warm
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿ’ญ Open minded
  • ๐ŸŽจ Creative

Jonah Mishaan, LMHC, CASAC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I have gleaned much wisdom from my teachers, even more from my colleagues, and most profoundly from my patients.

  • ๐Ÿ‘‚ Listener
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ Empowering
  • ๐Ÿค Collaborative

Understanding and Addressing Trauma within the Jewish Community

Trauma is a pressing concern across various communities, with the Jewish community facing its own specific obstacles. While the broader societal understanding of trauma exists, the intricacies of historical and cultural experiences within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Trauma within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, gender, or background, highlighting the need for awareness and targeted interventions.

Strategies for Addressing Trauma in the Jewish Community

Effective support and treatment for Jewish individuals experiencing trauma necessitate 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 resources for healing and recovery. Tailored therapies and interventions are developed to address the specific facets of trauma within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring a path towards healing and resilience. 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.

Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating Trauma within the Jewish community.

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