Many of us who are Jewish, divide our lives into before and after October 7th. Since that infamous day, too many of us have lost friends, colleagues and acquaintances. We are also facing increased levels of antizionism at work, school and in our communities.
We might be asking ourselves:
- How can this be happening when I thought ‘never again’ meant exactly that?
- How can I feel safe despite what is happening in my city and all over the world?
- How do I deal with the intense feelings I am carrying?
- How can I find joy, meaning and community?
We are each unique and will have different thoughts and answers to the questions above. However, as Jews, we are one; one family and one people and our timeless connection to each other gives us strength.
Whether you are an individual, couple, family or therapist who needs support, I am here to help you process and make sense of being Jewish in today’s world. Together, we can figure out the best steps forward while staying grounded in our values.
In addition to my work as a therapist I am also an advocate for Jewish clients and therapists. I am a co-founder of the Jewish Social Work Consortium, the Association of Jewish Psychologists and the American Jewish Medical Association.
Please get in touch to talk about how I can help you at 514-386-9921 or email me at JKogan@Jennifer Kogan.com. You can also contact me here.
I value and affirm neurodiversity, gender, sexual, class, body neutrality, disability, race, ethno-religion, religion and spiritual identity.
