4 Lessons Learned from the Mental Health Wellness Summit for Shulcho

4 Lessons Learned from the Mental Health Wellness Summit for Shulcho

As community leaders, Shulcho plays an important role in supporting the well-being of millions of Jews around the world. Tightly embedded in his network of community support of his members, Szurcha may serve as a first responder to more subtle issues that frequently arise. Addressing this and raising awareness about mental health issues and the struggles surrounding them was the central theme of the annual Schulchos Wellness Summit.

The event, organized by Melkos 302’s Shluchim Lehua and JLI Wellness Institute and held at the Jewish Children’s Museum, proved more popular than ever. The full-day program included sessions with leading mental health professionals and experienced shulchos, presenting a perfectly balanced approach suited to the needs of shulchos serving Jewish communities around the world .

“A beautiful environment was created from the beginning,” said one attendee. The full day experience gave this topic the importance it deserved and the headspace it needed. ”

“Today, more than ever, many Jews are feeling overwhelmed by what they are experiencing at school, on campus, at work, and online.” Rabbi Mendy KotralskiExecutive Director of Mercos 302, said, “They have asked Shurcho for help and we are here to assist them in every way possible.”

Here are some of the insights discussed by guest speakers at the summit.

1. Chassidus and Therapy complement each other,explained Mrs. Rochelle Lazarov, from Shulcha to Houston, Texas. Just as medical solutions such as therapy and a healthy lifestyle are available, one must also take spiritual measures, including tefilah and daily study. This helps ground a person firmly in everyday life. Mental health and mental health are closely related.

2. There are always ups and downs – Mrs. Sarah Blooming, Shulcha to Potomac, Maryland, quoted the Rebbe’s shicha about Matos Massei, saying that life is like a 40-year desert journey for a Jew. It may seem circular and insurmountable at the moment, but from Hashem’s perspective, every moment is arranged for a reason. In hindsight, we may be able to utilize Hashem’s perspective to understand why things happened the way they did. “This shcha became my anchor,” she explained. “Learning from Chassidas is essential in order to engage with community members in the spirit of our Shriks.”

3. It is our duty to be informed – Dr. Glenn Hirsch, a clinical psychologist hosted a presentation defining what mental illness is in the first place. He also mentioned the age of onset of various illnesses and warning signs that families, teachers and community leaders may notice. By elucidating the process of seeking help for such problems, pointing out the early signs of mental illness, and raising awareness that people with mental health problems can lead productive and meaningful lives. , Shurchos will be able to serve as parents and healthy sounding boards for their communities. -Rounded fashion.

4. Parents are like shepherds, not engineers – explained Dr. Ethan Ehrenberg, clinical psychologist. While engineers measure success by results, shepherds measure progress. He leads his sheep in the right direction, but cannot be self-critical about his final product. By looking at parenting from this perspective and portraying this to others, parents can guide their children with love and emotional awareness of the present moment, rather than just transmitting their own insecurities. Masu. This is coupled with the recognition that Hashem ultimately determines the outcome of one’s efforts.

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