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Ohel’s trauma team is continuing to create and curate resources and practical guidance to help us cope with the fear and anxiety around the war. Please check back regularly for additional resources and updates.
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WATCH: Hearts in Israel, Minds on Camp: Preparing for a Summer Amidst Israel’s Conflict featuring Dr. Norman Blumenthal, director of Trauma & Crisis, Ohel; Tamar Sheffey, LCSW, director of Guidance, Yeshiva University High School for Boys and member of Ohel’s National Trauma Team; Dr. Rayzel Yaish, clinical psychologist, Ma’ayanot High School & Head Counselor, Camp HASC; Moderated by Dr. Carly Namdar, Resilience Programs & School Based Services director, Ohel; and Avi Ganz, director of Ohr Torah Stone’s Daraynu Program & Division Head Camp Kaylie.
RECORDINGS
WATCH: Never Again is Now — Coping with the Virulent Rise in Antisemitism. Panelists: Nathan J. Diament, Executive Director of Public Policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; Jonathan Cannon, Head of School of the Ramaz School in New York City; and Hindy Poupko, Senior Vice President, Community Strategy and External Relations of UJA-Federation of New York. Moderated by David Mandel, Ohel’s CEO.
WATCH: Coping with Sari, Ori and Bananas! A puppet show for children to help them process their feelings about the war, in collaboration with Sari Kapnitikoff of That Jewish Moment.
WATCH: Lone But Not Alone: Supporting Lone Soldiers from Afar: A webinar for Parents, Friends and Family. Panelists: Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director of Trauma, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center; Dr. Naomi Baum, Psychologist and Consultant in the Traumafield, mother to active IDF soldiers; Meir Rosenfeld, Parent of a Former Lone Soldier; and Tani Reiss, Mental Health Professional and former Lone Soldier. Moderated by David Mandel, Ohel CEO.
WATCH: Parenting Young Children in Wartime: For Americans on the Ground in Israel. Panelists: Dr. Perel Agishtein, Clinical Psychologist, Jerusalem, and Mother of Young Children; Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director, Trauma Services, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center; and Raizel Keilson, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor of Ohel’s Early Childhood Program. Moderated by Tzivy Reiter, LCSW, Director of Children’s and National Trauma Services, Ohel.
WATCH: Israel At War: Support For Individuals And Families with Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director, Trauma Services, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center; Dr. Naomi Baum, Psychologist specializing in Trauma and Resilience, who is currently in Israel; and David Mandel, Ohel’s CEO.
WATCH: My Heart is in Israel . . . and so are my Children with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue; Dr. Aviva Goldstein, Lecturer, Educator, and Family Counselor Based in Jerusalem; and Dr. Carly Namdar, Ohel’s Resilience Program Coordinator.
WATCH: How To Cope: Navigating Feelings On Israel at Every Age by the SBH Mickey Kairey a”h Mental Health Division featuring Dr. Norman Blumenthal; Jerry Bubrick, PhD; Shlomo Lieberman, LCSW-R; and Ayla Sitt, PsyD; Opening remarks by Simon Nissim, LCSW CASAC-T; and moderated by David Sitt, PsyD.
WATCH: Trauma and Resolve, Coping with the Crisis in Israel, cosponsored by the Rabbinical Council of Bergen County.
DOCUMENTS
READ: Support for Parents of Lone Soldiers by Bracha Rupp, LCSW, South Florida Trauma Coordinator.
READ: The War in Israel: Special Issues for Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants by Harriet Blank, LCSW, Director of Geriatric Services, and Bracha Rupp, LCSW, South Florida Trauma Coordinator.
READ: Mommy, Why Do They Hate Us? Discussing Antisemitism With Our Children by Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director of Trauma Services, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center.
READ: Parenting School-Aged Children in Wartime by Tzivy Reiter, Director of Ohel’s Children’s & National Trauma Services.
READ: Parenting Teens in Wartime by Bin Goldman, PsyD, Ohel Trauma Team Member.
READ: Parenting Children in Wartime: Tips and Tools to Survive Air Raids, Sirens and Safe Rooms by Dr. Peryl Agishtein, Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Lifespan Neuropsychology, Rehovot; and Tzivy Reiter, LCSW, Director of Children’s & National Trauma Services, Ohel.
READ: Parenting Young Children in Wartime by Tzivy Reiter, Director of Ohel’s Children’s & National Trauma Services.
READ: Israel at War: Managing the Trauma for Individuals and Families by Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Tzivy Reiter, and the Ohel trauma team.
READ: Helping Children Cope After Trauma — For Parents, Caregivers, and Educators.
LET’S TALK: The war in Israel has resulted in many dealing with increased feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. If you are suffering and/or could benefit from speaking to a mental health professional, Ohel’s team of trained therapists can help. Please call us at 718-686-3255 for an appointment.
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS
Teacher Support Helpline Hours: Monday through Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST; Wednesday through Thursday: 4:00 – 6:00 pm EST. The Helpline can be reached at 718-686-3230 or teachersupport@ohelfamily.org.
WATCH: Educating During a Time of War: Supporting Ourselves, Supporting Our Students — Q&A Panel Discussion with Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director of Trauma Services, Ohel Zachter Family National Trauma Center; Shlomo Lieberman, LCSW-R, Director of Mental Health, SBH; and Dr. Benjie Stern, PhD, Clinical Child & Adolescent School Psychologist, Director of Pediatric Adolescent Professional Psychology. Moderated by Dr. Carly Namdar, Resilience Program Coordinator, Ohel Kestenbaum Family International Children’s Services.
WATCH: Resilience in Challenging Times. Learn more about Ohel’s newest resource, Inner Space: My Resilience Workbook, and other resilience resources. Featuring Dr. Naomi Baum, PhD, Live from Israel, Psychologist Specializing in Trauma and Resilience, and Co-Author of Inner Space: My Resilience Workbook; Tzivy Reiter, LCSW, Ohel’s Director of Children’s & Trauma Services, and Co-Author of Inner Space: My Resilience Workbook; Dr. Carly Namdar, EdD, MS Ed CSP, Ohel’s Resilience Programs Coordinator, and Co-Author of Inner Space: My Resilience Workbook Teacher’s Guide; Yuta Malka Silverman, MS Ed, Master Educator and Film Producer.
Please check back regularly for additional resources and updates.