Mental Wellness Resources and Publications
Israel at War Wellness Resources and Publications:
- Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) Parent Resources Guide - English
- Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) Parent Resources Guide - Spanish
- Wellness Resources for the Situation in Israel - The Blue Dove Foundation
- Israel : Ohel Children's Home and Family Services (ohelfamily.org)
- Israel In Crisis: Educator Community Hub | The Jewish Educator Portal (jewishedproject.org)
- How To Talk to Children About Israel Today | The Jewish Educator Portal (jewishedproject.org)
- Talking to Teens About Operation Iron Swords | The Jewish Educator Portal (jewishedproject.org)
- Adapting Podcast: Educating and Parenting in a Time of War | The Jewish Educator Portal (jewishedproject.org)
- 37 Techniques to Calm an Anxious Child | HuffPost Life
- Israel’s Mental Health Tsunami | Tablet Magazine
Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness in the News
- Let’s make mental health a priority in the Jewish community – eJewish Philanthropy
- The Teen Brain | Let it Ripple
- What the community needs: better support for parents – eJewish Philanthropy
- Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021 (cdc.gov)
- US Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
If you are in need of therapy resources or referrals, please reach out to the BeWell Miami Director, Shoshana Farbman, by e-mail at sfarbman@gmjf.org or by phone at 786-866-8413.
Resources for Jewish College Students at Hillel at FIU and University of Miami Hillel
In recognition of the great need of mental health and wellness support for Jewish college students presently, BeWell Miami is thrilled to be helping support the Hillel Therapist and Wellness Professional position. This position is providing therapy services and wellness programming on site at both Hillels in order to address the mental health and wellness needs of Jewish students at both universities.
Hillel at FIU and University of Miami Hillel Therapist and Wellness Professional: Remy Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in social work from Tulane University. Her professional journey includes working in various therapeutic settings, such as the school system, in-home therapy, assertive community treatment plans, psychiatric units in hospitals, homeless shelters for adolescents, and private practice. Before transitioning to social work, Remy was a school teacher, where she gained firsthand insight into the challenges children, adolescents and young adults face daily. This experience fueled her passion for therapy, rooted in a deep-seated desire to help and listen to others. For Remy, being a therapist is not merely a profession but an integral part of her identity. She is so excited for this new role at Hillel at FIU and UM Hillel to be able to provide compassionate support, guide students through their challenges, and help foster a supportive environment conducive to personal growth and well-being.
To learn more about the therapy services and wellness programming Remy is providing at both Hillels:
If you are a current student at FIU or UM, you can sign up for counseling services HERE. If you have questions, Remy Gordon, Hillel Therapist and Wellness Professional, can be reached by e-mail at rgordon@gmjf.org.
