What Are They Afraid Of? Fear and Anxiety in Torah Sources
A presentation with sources and useful examples of fear and anxiety in Torah sources and how they can shape and determine Jewish law.
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What Are They Afraid Of? Fear and Anxiety in Torah Sources
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Rabbi Avrohom Union, MA
Course Length: 2 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the psychological states of fear and anxiety and how they impact applied halacha.
- Discuss Jewish ethical perspective in guidance of clients from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety and phobias.
- Foster better communications with Rabbis and Educators on matters of mental health.
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A presentation with sources and useful examples of fear and anxiety in Torah sources and how they can shape and determine Jewish law.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the psychological states of fear and anxiety and how they impact applied halacha.
- Discuss Jewish ethical perspective in guidance of clients from all backgrounds struggling with anxiety and phobias.
- Foster better communications with Rabbis and Educators on matters of mental health.
Agenda:
Torah identifies internal states including fear and anxiety as important facets of life. This presentation will survey classical texts along with modern-day sources that draw upon our traditional understanding and apply this rich body of knowledge in a contemporary context.
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
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