Neshamos.org - Healthy Relationships & Connected Communities

Rabbi Simon Jacobson introduces and expounds on five principles that are essential for any educator looking to make difference in the life of a student. This talk was given on August 21, 2019 at the annual Neshamos.org Mental Health Seminar for Teachers at Yeshivas for teen-aged boys.

A brief overview and demonstration on basic mindfulness techniques which can be used to reduce anxiety in the moment.

Dr. Norman Blumenthal, PHD, the Zachter Family Chair in Trauma and Crisis Counseling at OHEL, and Director of the OHEL Miriam Center for Trauma,Bereavement and Crisis Response, speakes about treatment approaches, and how family and friends can help. Dr. Blumenthal shares a comprehensive overview of OHELs work in anxiety amongst children and adults.

Hear Mendel tell his story for the very first time about living with debilitating OCD, "the unnecessary courage" it took for him to confront his illness and the profound lessons he learned. A courageous and stigma-shattering talk!

A talk by Rabbi Shimon Russell, LCSW, world-renowned educator and speaker, on raising children in challenging times and how to instill a resilience within them that will help them thrive in any situation that life throws at them.

Nechama tells her story of growing up. A survivor of Child Sexual Abuse and experiencing the loss of a parent, she shares a candid account of the pathway she has taken which, thank G-d, brought her to this point.

Shneur shares what life was like growing up without a parent and confronting self doubt.

A story of survival and hope. A young woman confronting a debilitating eating disorder and her pathway to recovery.

Moshe Chanin shares his story of addiction and recovery and all the angels who helped him along the way.