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Antisemitism, or discrimination and hate towards Jewish people, is considered one of the world’s oldest forms of hatred. With the evolution of society, media, and violence in the Middle East, antisemitism has evolved alongside; making it more difficult to identify, understand, and combat. In the U.S. in 2022, antisemitic incidents accounted for more than half of religion-based hate crimes despite Jews representing only 2% of the U.S. population (FBI, 2022). Antisemitic incidents have skyrocketed globally since October 7th, with the U.S. reporting a 388% increase in the two weeks after October 7th compared to the same time last year (ADL, 2023). The insidious nature of antisemitism, as with many forms of discrimination and hatred, brings severe detriment to Jews around the world. The mental health of Jewish patients in therapeutic spaces can be particularly impacted, but many clinicians report a lack of knowledge and accompanying discomfort in addressing issues around antisemitism with Jewish clients. The purpose of this training is to help clinicians understand what antisemitism is, what it can look like, and how to support their Jewish clients in the face of antisemitism. This training, grounded in a social justice lens, will provide participants with a thorough background and understanding of antisemitism, equip participants with the tools needed to identify antisemitism, and provide trauma-informed guidelines for addressing antisemitism that may arise in their clinical and professional work. The aim of this training is to empower clinicians to feel more comfortable and confident identifying antisemitism, reflecting on antisemitic biases, and cultivating their social justice advocacy to be inclusive of all.
The School of Sex Therapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Sex Therapy is an approved AASECT Continued Education Provider. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 3 CE credit. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Scholarship opportunities for this program is funded in part from a generous contribution from Frady Kess, LCSW
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/Antisemitism015/viewClinical and Ethical Implications of Antisemitism
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Liya Levanda, PsyD
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
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Antisemitism, or discrimination and hate towards Jewish people, is considered one of the world’s oldest forms of hatred. With the evolution of society, media, and violence in the Middle East, antisemitism has evolved alongside; making it more difficult to identify, understand, and combat. In the U.S. in 2022, antisemitic incidents accounted for more than half of religion-based hate crimes despite Jews representing only 2% of the U.S. population (FBI, 2022). Antisemitic incidents have skyrocketed globally since October 7th, with the U.S. reporting a 388% increase in the two weeks after October 7th compared to the same time last year (ADL, 2023). The insidious nature of antisemitism, as with many forms of discrimination and hatred, brings severe detriment to Jews around the world. The mental health of Jewish patients in therapeutic spaces can be particularly impacted, but many clinicians report a lack of knowledge and accompanying discomfort in addressing issues around antisemitism with Jewish clients. The purpose of this training is to help clinicians understand what antisemitism is, what it can look like, and how to support their Jewish clients in the face of antisemitism. This training, grounded in a social justice lens, will provide participants with a thorough background and understanding of antisemitism, equip participants with the tools needed to identify antisemitism, and provide trauma-informed guidelines for addressing antisemitism that may arise in their clinical and professional work. The aim of this training is to empower clinicians to feel more comfortable and confident identifying antisemitism, reflecting on antisemitic biases, and cultivating their social justice advocacy to be inclusive of all.
The School of Sex Therapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Sex Therapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The School of Sex Therapy is an approved AASECT Continued Education Provider. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 3 CE credit. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.
Scholarship opportunities for this program is funded in part from a generous contribution from Frady Kess, LCSW
Orienting: Quick Facts on Jews and Judaism (15 mins)
Defining Judaism
Who is a Jew?
General Beliefs
Generational Trauma
Defining Antisemitism (15 minutes)
Anti-Semitism vs antisemitism
IHRA and Working Definitions
Common Antisemitic Tropes
Manifestations of Antisemitism (40 minutes)
Antisemitism in Media
-Character Stereotypes
-Social Media
Antisemitism in News and Politics
-Right-Wing Antisemitism
-Left-Wing Antisemitism
-Antisemitic Incidents and News
Antisemitism in the Middle East
-What's Zionism? What's anti-Zionism?
-Is anti-Zionism antisemitism?
Impacts of Antisemitism (40 minutes)
Research on General Impacts of Discrimination
Antisemitism as a Community and Generational Trauma
Antisemitism and Mental Health
Implications (30 minutes)
Ethical Implications as Clinicians
Clinical Implications for Clients
Being an Ally (30 minutes)
A Social Justice Approach to Supporting Jews
Helping Jewish Clients Feel Safe and Affirmed in Therapy
Q&A (10 minutes)
