Frum Therapist: Mental Health Resources for the Frum Community

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Dilemmas – Parshat Pinchas

Author: Dr. Avraham (Allan) Friedman, Psy. D., LMSW

July 10th, 2020

Dilemmas – Parshat Pinchas Sometimes I just hate dilemmas. They force me to choose between different options. And some of them aren’t so pleasant. You must have heard of the phrase 'between a rock and a hard place'. Some options are really unpleasant. And when you have two unpleasant options, then you're really going to suffer the choice. Rashi in this week's parsha, Parshat Pinchas alludes to this. Back when the sun and moon were cr …
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Tags: mindfulness, logotherapy, meaning, logoparsha, frankl, pinchas, dilemmas, choices

Feeling Ignored – Parshat Behaalotecha

Author: Dr. Avraham (Allan) Friedman, Psy. D., LMSW

Feeling Ignored – Parshat Behaalotecha We all want to feel part. Even as a kid, I remember when we were choosing teams, I always wanted to be chosen. I also remember what it was like NOT to be on the team – either team. My parents tried to make sure that my needs weren’t ignored either. But sometimes certain groups are chosen. And others are left behind. Or it could even be being passed over for a promotion at work. It can be a …
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Tags: mindfulness, logotherapy, meaning, logoparsha, frankl, behaalotecha, behaloscha, ignored, viktor frankl

Mindfulness and Mindful - Parshat Naso*

Author: Dr. Avraham (Allan) Friedman, Psy. D., LMSW

Mindfulness and Mindful – Parshat Naso* Mindfulness is one of the big buzz words nowadays. Learning to hear our own selves and our own voices, emotions and wishes is an important part of growth. But has this direction pushed out the concept of being mindful? Has being aware of one's self cancelled the ability to be mindful of others and their needs? How sensitive do we need to be to others in the face of our own needs? The reading of t …
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Tags: mindfulness, logotherapy, naso, meaning, logoparsha, frankl

Is it anxiety or stress?

Author: Esther Goldstein LCSW, Trauma Specialist

August 20th, 2018

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United states, age 18 and older. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable, but get this, only 36.9% of those suffering are receiving mental heath treatment. Now, how do you know if you're one of those people who are experien …
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Tags: anxiety treatment, stress management, mindfulness, stress relief skills