Considerations and Guidelines for Working with Jewish Patients

Why should you care if your Jewish patient with an eating disorder wants to celebrate Yom Kippur? Or what about your patient struggling with sobriety wanting to celebrate Purim?

There’s a lot that mental health professionals -and the general public, for that matter- don’t know about Judaism and about Jews. Jews are a significant minority, comprising about 2.4% of the U.S. population and a mere 0.2% of the global population). Despite this, Jews are often excluded from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movements, resulting in a significant gap in knowledge in treating this population. Together, we’ll learn the basics of Judaism as it may pertain to your clinical work, review case examples to understand how these mechanisms may play out, and identify ways to become better allies to our Jewish patients.

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The quality of Dr. Levanda’s training is nothing short of incredible. She goes in depth in order to have participants understand their Jewish patients on a deeper level. The safe space she fosters truly speaks to her “no dumb questions” philosophy to encourage folks to ensure their understanding of the material.

A., Postdoctoral Resident

There was so much I didn’t know, that I didn’t even know that I didn’t know! I had never received any kind of training on Jewish patients, even though I like to think of myself as a clinician committed to my own DEI journey. I couldn’t believe that after nearly 20 years in the field, this was the first time I was able to have this kind of training, and I’m so glad to have learned from Dr. Levanda. I hope that someday this training is more widely available.

J., Psychologist

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Applying to Internship

Applying to internship can be one of the most stressful parts of earning a doctorate in psychology. With this workshop, trainees don’t have to do it alone.

With internship applications being such an inherently stressful process, we aim to reduce some of the stress of the unknown by taking a crash course on what to expect. This comprehensive seminar takes trainees through every step of the application process, from selecting sites to writing your essays to preparing for interviews. This workshop can help with more thoughtful site selection, more interview offers, and better results of the match. To give trainees the best chance possible, this course can help them learn to navigate the process like a professional.

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Interview Workshop

The interview can make or break your chance at getting an offer. From your first practicum interview to your first full-time job in the field: if your CV gets you in the door, the interview seals the deal.

Mastering the art of interviewing is essential to landing the position of your dreams, and this interactive, hands-on workshop can get you there. From crafting thoughtful responses to navigating tricky questions, we’ll cover everything you need to know to excel in job interviews. The workshop is full of hands-on experience, insider tips, and personalized feedback to refine and perfect your approach to interviewing. We’ll even roleplay some potential tough questions to truly refine our understanding. Mental health trainees of any level and from any program will benefit from this opportunity to cultivate the tools they need to thrive in the field.

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The Crisis of Antisemitism on College Campuses

College and university campuses have long been known to be centerpoints of civil rights and social justice movements. So why is it that they are known to be sources of some of the most frequent and severe antisemitism?

Tailored specifically for university counseling centers, participants learn about how antisemitism can manifest on their campus and what they can do about it. We’ll explore the differences between protesting and antisemitism, unique vulnerability factors that Jewish students experience, and how to cultivate a counseling center culture in which every single student can feel safe and welcomed.

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