Affirmation is one of the most indispensable of the human needs. Without at least some degree of validation and appreciation, it is barely possible to survive, let alone thrive. If we do not feel this sense of validation, we spend our time seeking it out from others, whether we admit it or not. A … [Read more...]
Therapy for loneliness and infidelity
In the Orthodox Jewish community, we like to think of ourselves as immune to the problems that plague the wider society. This is especially so when it comes to areas of life affected by the sexualization of society and its ‘do whatever you feel like’ attitude. To a great extent, this is true, but … [Read more...]
Do you need an orthodox Jewish therapist?
In recent years, much progress has been made in breaking the walls of silence that surround mental health and illness in part of the orthodox Jewish world. Organizations such as Refuat Hanefesh or Amudim have inspired a form of peaceful mini-revolution and thousands of frum individuals who might … [Read more...]
Loneliness and community: the plague of our time
If the person your friends know is not the real you, then who are your true friends? When people talk about what they like about living in the Orthodox Jewish world, the answer is usually the same: the sense of community. Even those who, unfortunately, feel alienated from religious Judaism look … [Read more...]
Marcia Kesner in Refuat Hanefesh
Marcia Kesner's article on mental health during the shanah rishonah has been published on Refuat Hanefesh, founded to decrease the stigma in the Jewish community about mental illness while providing a support for those seeking support and advice. Click here to read the article. Reach out For … [Read more...]
