Resources

HereNow is a teen-led community for mental health and wellness. Created by teens for teens, the HereNow app is a new way for teens to connect with other teens to share their stories and find real answers to their mental health questions and concerns. The HereNow app allows teens to: Ask questions about mental health […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. Loss comes in many forms and can be difficult to name. People can experience loss when their day-to-day routines and face-to-face interactions change. Loss can also be anything from a missed celebration to the loss of […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. During this time of extreme stress and worry, parents, guardians, and other role models are facing unique challenges in supporting children. How can we put children’s minds at ease? How can we be there for them […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. Do you know a teen who feels like they want to give back during these stressful and unknown times, but is unsure of how to help? Sometimes, especially in times of uncertainty, it can feel impossible […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. No matter our circumstances, uncertainty is a part of our lives. When society faces upheaval and our sense of security wanes, how do we stop it from controlling us or creating a sense of panic? No […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. Recent events have left many feeling at a loss. How can you move forward? How do you feel as though you can put your life back together? Feelings of anxiety and fear for yourself, loved ones, […]

No matter our circumstances, COVID-19 has introduced uncertainty into our lives. To help address these unprecedented challenges from a mental health perspective, The Jewish Board is offering a virtual Community Connections series – free, online sessions where anyone can hear from our staff experts and have an opportunity to ask questions before, during, and after […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. Anxiety from crises takes a toll on one’s soul. Whatever stress one is feeling from within or is receiving from others combines into negative feelings that are hard to ignore. Many are now practicing self-quarantine, social […]

These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. Teens, who are already dealing with the stress that comes with being a teenager, now find their lives in complete upheaval due to COVID-19. Across the nation, teens are finding these times hard and frustrating as […]

Losing a loved one to suicide is not only an emotional earthquake and a psychological crisis; it is a spiritual cataclysm of a profound nature. Our assumptive universe, normally, projects that the ones we care about, those whom we know intimately and assist regularly will not abandon us, and will share with us if/when the […]

When parents become involved with kids’ media lives, kids consume less and understand more of what they consume. Here are seven more actions parents can take to help their kids navigate life online. 1. Actively help kids create their social media profiles. Parents can provide guidance about what’s appropriate or inappropriate by getting involved at […]

When parents become involved with kids’ media lives, kids consume less and understand more of what they consume. Having “The Talk” Parents can help teens and tweens navigate social media with an “Social Media Talk” that helps their kids understand how to create and maintain a healthy context for their digital lives. What to Ask […]

Did you know that children, on average, get their first smartphones by age 10? Yes, kids are getting their devices earlier and using them more often than ever before. Recent research has shown that tweens spend six hours a day on entertainment, including online time. And teens spend, on average, nine hours a day on […]

Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives. Will it rain or snow tomorrow? Will the trains be running on schedule? Some people live with some uncertainty. Will my children have a good learning experience at school? How will I manage the budget? Others live with a lot of uncertainty. What will be the results of the […]

Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. Two techniques that can be used to help with feelings of uncertainty are the worry box and grounding techniques. Experiment with techniques like these to find […]

Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. When stress takes a physical and emotional toll, we can take a minute to relax with a breathing exercise or imagery. These techniques can be used […]

Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. Sometimes, a good cry can help you cope with the stress of uncertainty. Letting out your emotions can feel like a release. It can be helpful […]

General Resources RitualWell: Presented by Ma’yan and Kolot: The Center for Jewish Women’s and Gender Study, RitualWell focuses on women’s life cycle and other issues. While it is not oriented to physical illness, there is a healing section with rituals related to healing from abuse and mastectomy, as well as some other generic material. There […]

Jewish Board Bikur Cholim Resources Rita J. Kaplan Jewish Community Services: the home of the Bikur Cholim Coordinating Council, Jewish Community Services promotes integration of services with spirituality and combine the richness of Jewish traditions with social work practices—such as spiritual and group counseling, workshops, consultation, training, and more. We offer individuals and families connections […]

How to use this journal Each year, the chairs around our seder table are filled with different individuals who join together to retell, once again, the story of our enslavement and our redemption. The Passover seder is more than a history lesson, for each of us is instructed to see ourselves as if we had […]