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: Alex Shuman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She was raised in Miami, Florida, and attended Hillel Community Day School, along with other Jewish day schools growing up. After graduating high school, Alex attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, but eventually made her way back to sunny Miami, where she earned her master’s degree in social work from Barry University. Alex then moved with her family to windy Chicago and has spent the last five years there—but Miami keeps calling her back. Now that she’s returned, she’s excited for this next chapter. Alex brings five years of experience as a mental health therapist and has been involved in the Jewish community for more than a decade. She believes therapy should be a space where people feel safe, comfortable, and never judged. She’s looking forward to working with the University of Miami Hillel and Hillel at FIU communities, and helping to foster a strong sense of identity and connection.
To learn more about the therapy services and wellness programming Alex 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, Alex Shuman, Hillel Therapist and Wellness Coordinator, can be reached by e-mail at ashuman@gmjf.org.
