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 antisemitism at work, school and in our communities.
How can we cope with intense feelings such as shock, fear, anger and grief? How can we make sense of anything as we move through this very specific and ongoing trauma?
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.
I am co-chair of the Advocacy Council for the The Jewish Therapist Collective (JTC) With my colleague, Andrea Yudell and a member of the Jewish Special interest group of the National Association of Social Workers Association, The Association of Jewish Psychologists and the American Jewish Medical Association.
I value and affirm neurodiversity, gender, sexual, class, body neutrality, disability, race, ethno-religion, religion and spiritual identity.
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.
