Coping Mechanisms

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 22 Jul

Sari, dealing with grief and emotional turmoil, seeks solace in her therapy sessions with Aliza, finding the safe space calming and beneficial despite occasional emotional outbursts.

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Life in the Waiting Room

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 4 Jun

The author, a mother of four, reflects on her challenging journey through secondary infertility, highlighting the emotional toll and struggles she faced while trying to expand her family.

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Struggling Child

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Apr

A mother describes the challenges of caring for her struggling daughter, Chaya Leah, amidst family chaos and emotional turmoil.

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My puppy makes me smile in dark times

Judy Silkoff in Jewish Chronicle · 12 Mar

The author reflects on the challenges and joys of raising a puppy amidst dark times, including frequent vet visits and unexpected mishaps.

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The Psychology of Hope – Hope Amid Crisis

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

In the article "The Psychology of Hope Amid Crisis," the author explores the role of hope in helping individuals cope with distress and tragedies, particularly relevant to the current challenges faced by the Jewish community.

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To Laugh or to Cry?

TEXTing · 29 Feb

Rabbis Elana Stein Hain and Christine Hayes discuss how the Talmudic rabbis used humor and satire as a coping mechanism for oppression, focusing on a passage from Bavli Bechorot.

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Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Wisdom Offer Help in Coping with Depression?

Moment in Moment · 1 Feb

In a discussion about coping with depression from a Jewish perspective, different rabbis offer their insights.

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Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother.

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 18 Dec 2023

The article titled "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Your Dying Mother" explores the author's personal experience of caring for their dying mother.

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‘I have been mourning the loss of innocence’: Young Israelis share how they cope with their new reality

Odeya Rosenband in Forward · 8 Nov 2023

The article features personal accounts from three young Israelis about their experiences during the recent war in Israel.

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How My Daughter Helped Me Grieve the Loss of My Mom

Shira Rose in Kveller · 28 Aug 2023

The author reflects on her experience of losing her parents and the role her daughter played in her process of grief.

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Larry and Tzipora Rothwachs: Here Without You - A Child's Eating Disorder [Divergence 3/5]

18forty · 5 Apr 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Larry Rothwachs and his daughter Tzipora discuss their experience of navigating a father-daughter relationship while Tzipora battled an eating disorder.

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What You Can Do To Raise Resilient Children

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 1 Mar 2022

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of children, and it is important for parents to create a positive and resilient environment at home.

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Drinking After the Apocalypse

Lisa J. Wise in Tablet · 3 Dec 2021

This article reflects on the desire for escape and indulgence during times of crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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On Loss: A Parent

18forty · 16 Jul 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi and author Dani Ritholtz discusses the loss of his father to Pancreatic cancer in 2014.

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Nobody Expects

John J. Clayton in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

The text depicts the author's experience facing Parkinson's disease in his early eighties, which has deeply affected his physical abilities and cognitive function, causing exhaustion, tremors, and cognitive slowness.

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