After the success of last year’s events, COLlive.com and Operation Survival, a department of the NCFJE, are once again partnering to host a virtual lecture series for parents and educators addressing hot topics in the area of mental health.
The series entitled, “How to Stay in Control in an Ever-Changing World,” will feature four events on four consecutive Tuesdays from April 13th through May 4th. The topics of eating disorders, mother-daughter communication regarding intimacy, cutting and self-harm, and trauma will each be presented by a renowned expert in the field and introduced by a Chabad educator involved with providing community support in that area.
“We are pleased to offer a forum for discussing these issues that are prevalent among our children, with an eye on prevention and providing support,” says Yaacov Behrman, Director of Operation Survival.
The lectures will take place at 8:30 PM on the following days April 13th, April 20th. April 27th, and May 4th, and can be viewed via Zoom, or through tuning in at COLlive.com.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentations.
Link to join Webinar
https://zoom.us/j/91063815381
April 13th
Self Harm: What to Do If Your Child Is Cutting?
Help your child find a healthy alternative to self-harm.
Presented by: Dr. Brad Reedy, nationally renowned expert on parenting teens, and drug prevention, and the author of “The Journey of the Heroic Parent”.
Introductory remarks: Dena Gorkin, Director of community education at Operation Survival and principal of Bnos Chomesh Academy
April 20th
Communication: How mothers can talk to their adolescent/teen daughter about physical intimacy
Holding these important conversations without compromising values
Presented by: Debbie Fox, Founder and creator of the internationally recognized Safety Kid program
Introductory remarks: Devora Krasnianski, Founder of the Adai Ad Institute, an organization that offers tools and mindsets to help couples build and maintain a healthy marriage
April 27th
Eating Disorders: Who is affected? Is it prevalent in the frum community?
Causes, signs, symptoms and the recovery process.
Presented by: Temimah Zucker, LCSW, a social worker who specializes in eating disorders. After recovering from her own struggle, she immersed herself in the field. She is currently a national speaker, and a prolific writer, on the topics of eating disorders and body image.
Introductory remarks; Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, Director of Camp Emunah, and the author of A Kabbalah of Food.
May 4th
Healing: Signs Your Child May Need Help
Addressing the far-reaching mental health consequences of COVID-19
Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and Chairman of the Clinical Advisory Board for Magen New York.
Introductory remarks: Menachem Freeman, longtime Hatzolah member.
Thank you for taking charge to address such important topics!!
What a great variety of important topics. I’m super impressed. Kol Hakavod Operation Survival!
Thank you for this important work!!