Mental Health Matters

In this episode, Rav Moshe Dan Kestenbaum, author, and longtime educator addresses the intersect between mental health and living a "Frum" life. These insights are essential for all parents raising a "Frum" family! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

In this episode, Rav Judah Mischel, Executive Director, Camp HASC, and renowned educator, discusses the need for connection and the road to a happy home. Well worth the listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Yaakov Danishefsky, LCSW CSAT leads a candid and practical discussion on how to properly prepare your teen to have a safe Purim. The advice is real, practical, and to the point. Another must-listen for all parents of teens! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Akiva Perlman, PHD. presents live in Chicago on the crucial topic of Preventing Sexual Abuse. He provides the emotional reality of the topic and concludes with extremely practical tools and language to use with our children at each stage. This is a must-listen for every parent! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Phil Karesh, Executive Director, Community Projects & Partnerships, Orthodox Union, discusses the challenge - and the paramount importance- of finding quality time with each of our children. Yes, we have many roles: spouse, child, sibling and employee. But of the most sacrosanct of them all is raising our children. With so many distractions in our lives, what is our responsibility to each of our children and how can we be the best parent for each child? Listen to find out more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Rachel Zimmerman, LCPC joins the podcast to differentiate between normal and concerning behavior, steps we can take to prevent abuse, how to support someone who has gone through abuse, and how to detect if there is something we need to know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Daniel Kalish, Menahel, Mesivta of Waterbury, shares thoughts on parenting live in Chicago. This is the recording of the event with incredible insights from Rabbi Kalish- you don't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Danielle Dragon, Psy. D., discusses the importance of boundaries and the concern of some that the therapy process may cause a decline in our relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Stephen Glicksman, Ph. D., Director of Clinical Innovation at Makor Disability Services discusses the best ways to achieve a society of true inclusion and how to best engage with those who have Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Delays. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

In this episode, Mrs. Jenny Hagage MSW, Lead Therapist at Upward Community, hosts Mrs. Yael Milobsky, Certified Integrative Nutritionist, to discuss the importance of living a well-balanced life in all areas. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Alyssa Goldwater, wife, mom, and CEO/Digital Influencer at A Glass of Goldwater joins the episode to discuss her personal journey through Mental Health and takes us behind the scenes of what it means to be a Social Media Influencer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Josh Pogonitz- Young adult, mental health advocate, and college student recounts his long term struggle going through life with OCD and Anxiety. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Jesse Viner, Founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer of Yellowbrick discusses his personal journey, his organization, and what it means to be a teen or young adult in today's world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Ms. Ariella Azaraf, LCSW, a local Chicagoan and School Social worker at Manhattan Day School, discusses ways to help our kids adjust back to school, especially during Covid times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Reb Joey Rosenfeld, LCSW shares his expertise of using spirituality as a lens to improving our mental health. Reb Joey shares insights into the path that brought him here, how he uses spirituality in an addiction clinic, and how we can all adapt this to our own personal and communal lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Jeremy Geller, a man in recovery, shares his story and messages with the Orthodox Community in an open, honest, and inspiring manner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Yaakov Cohen, Director of Community Engagement at Madraigos Midwest, talks about what led him to Madraigos Midwest and some tips to build self-esteem in Teens. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Menachem Poznanski, LCSW, Director of The Living Room joins us to discuss some of the key elements to creating the most conducive atmosphere to help our young adults who are in recovery. He discusses what his organization, The Living Room, does and some keys that we can each adapt to our own lives! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan, CASAC and Mashgiach Ruchani of Yeshiva High School of Cleveland powerfully discusses the proper way to respond the first time our children disclose that they are using drugs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Yankie Greenberger, LCSW CSAT shares his knowledge on the topic of trauma and addiction within the Orthodox world and society at large. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Sara Rivkah Kohn, Founder of LINKS, shares her experience and insight into grief as well as how to support others grieving. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. David Schreiber, Executive Director and Founder of Compass Health Center, discusses the steps we need to take to setup up a community mental health system, when to seek higher treatment, and the role of medication in mental health. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Reva Judas, Founder and Director of NechamaComfort, addresses the sensitive topic of grieving miscarriage and early infant loss as well as how we can support those that are suffering. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Tzippy Kohen LCPC, discusses the basics of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, signs to look out for, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Rachel Zimmerman, LCPC, offers valuable insight into how to keep our kids safe in all settings in an essential program put on by Madraigos Midwest, ATT/REACH, and Nefesh Chicago --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Akiva Perlman, PhD. Clinical Director at ODA Wellness Institute, and expert on sexual abuse, addresses the topic in a crucial and informative but sensitive manner. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Lianne and Etiel Forman, Executive Director and Founders of Communities Confronting Substance Abuse (CCSA) talk about Substance Abuse within the Orthodox Community and provide some vital information to recognize, address, and confront the issue of Substance Abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rav Reuven Gross, Rav, Shaarei Tzedek Mishkan Yair., Rebbi ICJA, DJ Shabat, Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor, And Tzvi Montrose, Founder and CEO of Hatzalah Chicago discuss all aspects of Drinking on Purim and Beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, Rav of Beth Aaron Congregation and Director of Professional Rabbinics at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) gives his take on Mental Health in the Orthodox world from the perspective of a Rav, as well as an administrator educating future Rabbanim. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Lianne Forman, Executive Director of Communities Confronting Substance Abuse (CCSA), joins for a discussion about her organization and the mission to confront Substance Abuse in the Orthodox Community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Dr. Aviva Goldstein, master educator with a private practice in Jerusalem, deals primarily with the social-emotional development of American students attending Yeshivos and Seminaries for their gap year in Israel. In this episode, she addresses some of the challenges and opportunities of that time period. She also discusses what we can do to better prepare them before going and how to support long distance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

R' Yakov Danishefsky LMSW and CSAT, discusses the Psychology of Addiction, Mindfulness, Relationships, and Torah. He provides the listeners with understanding and insight in each of these elements and you are guaranteed to walk away with some insights to adapt to your own life! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Rachie Karesh, Executive Director of Madraigos Midwest, discusses how mental health has evolved in the Orthodox community and some of the foremost issues being dealt with today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Rena Kutner, LMFT, of Madraigos, presents on the power of using Empathy to connect with our children, specifically in difficult times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Rabbi Shmuel Tenenbaum, MSMFT, and the Mashgiach/ Dean of Students at Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi in Chicago provides insight and tips into how we can help increase resilience in our children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Mrs. Lynn Shyman, LCSW and Clinical Supervisor at Madraigos Midwest, shares insights into helping our children navigate their Anxiety in trying times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

As the first presenter of our 2nd set of lectures entitled "Still... Parenting In A Pandemic Mrs. Fran Gutstein discusses the difficult necessity of accepting our current reality as human beings and as parents! You have so much to gain by listening to this wisdom! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Madraigos Midwest and Chai Lifeline co-host a panel to assist parents in supporting their children while struggling to cope themselves during tragic and turbulent times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

Randy Cohen, financial advisor, discusses managing finance during the pandemic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support

A panel of Three Technology experts and educators discuss how we can assist our children in navigating the internet safely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support