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.

Making Space-An Exploration of Internal Family Systems Therapy: Part 1

Making Space-An Exploration of Internal Family Systems Therapy: Part 1 by Fayga Zellermaier, LMSW, Licensed Master Social Worker: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Picture this: Your mind is a spaceship. Inside the vessel is a captain and crew. The whole crew are navigating through space trying to land back home. Everyone wants to…

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Unlocking the Source of Darkness: What Really Causes Sadness, Anxiety, Shame, Confusion, Emptiness, and Numbness?

This article dives deep into the hidden roots of emotional chaos, exposing what really fuels the inner storm that goes beyond life’s everyday challenges. Prepare to uncover the true forces…

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Why I love Flash Therapy

Flash Therapy is an advanced intervention derived from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Developed by Dr. Philip Manfield, Flash Therapy uses brief, gentle exposure to traumatic memories while…

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Finding Your Wise Mind: Practical Tips for Parents

Finding Your Wise Mind: Practical Tips for Parents by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

In our last post, we talked about the importance of parenting from wise mind. Today, I want to share how we can get to that wise mind place. How do…

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Unlocking Your "States of Mind" for Better Parenting

Unlocking Your "States of Mind" for Better Parenting by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

One concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that I've found incredibly helpful is the idea of "States of Mind." And it's not as complicated as it sounds!In DBT, there are…

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What Are Vulnerabilities and Why Should I care?

What Are Vulnerabilities and Why Should I care? by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hi there, fellow parents! Ever have one of those long Sunday afternoons where everything feels a little too heavy? I recently found myself in just that kind of situation. My…

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Unlocking the Secret to a Life Worth Living: What I Learned About Parenting from DBT

Unlocking the Secret to a Life Worth Living: What I Learned About Parenting from DBT by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As a parent, I understand how the journey can often be hard, and exhausting, and overwhelming. The laundry piles up, toys scatter across the living room, and sometimes, it seems…

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Navigating Parenthood: Embracing the Dance of Acceptance and Change

Navigating Parenthood: Embracing the Dance of Acceptance and Change by Devora Segall, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

As I embark on the fourth post of my 30-day challenge, I realize that discussing the balance between acceptance and change is essential—a foundational concept not only in Dialectical Behavior…

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Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parent’s Guide to Finding Balance

Juggling Responsibility and Self-care: A Parent’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-time…

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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 a…

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Professionals Who Specialize in Trauma

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

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💪 Challenging
  • 🙌 Affirming

Aaron Silverman

Therapist, LMSW

Strong parts and soft parts. They are all the things that make us men.

  • 😃 Humorous
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🔥 Energetic

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

  • 👂 Listener
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Bassy (Batya) Schwartz, LMFT

Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 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.

  • 🙌 Affirming
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Avigail Teiler, LMSW

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker

Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that really isn't you, so that you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🧘 Calm

Yitzchok Wagshul, Ph.D.

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology, Ph.D

Therapy is a work of heart.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🧘 Calm

Shaina Bryski, LMSW, CASAC-T

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker & CASAC-T: IN PERSON SESSIONS ONLY

Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Goldi Srebro, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

If talking was the cure, we'd all be cured by now.

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Rachy Friedlander, Somatic Coach

Coach, Emotions Master Coach/TEB Practitioner

The real flex is how many wounds you can turn into wisdom.

  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🧘 Calm

Robin Gutman, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💭 Open minded

Caren Redlich

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MA Psych/LCSW

Gratitude in the attitude

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🎨 Creative
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering

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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