Antisemitism and Mental Health: Challenges Since 10/7 (Students/Non-CE)
This course will help clinicians recognize the contours of antisemitism in academic and professional settings, equip them with strategies to navigate ideological conflicts within the field, and provide tools for addressing the psychological impact of antisemitism on clients. Since 10/7, Jewish clients may present with a range of concerns related to the current climate, including: guilt or distress over concealing aspects of their ethnic or religious identity, loss of friendships due to post-10/7 sociopolitical realignment, fear of terrorism and violence, trauma stemming from identification with hostages and victims of violence, stress from accusations of complicity in “genocide” and public harassment, and concerns about encountering therapist bias or dismissal of their experiences.
Neil Kressel, Ph.D. — William Paterson University
Dean McKay, Ph.D. — Fordham University
Brandy Shufutinsky, EdD, LSW — Jewish Institute for Liberal Values
