Being the parent of a child at risk/OTD is one of the most painful and isolating challenges parents can face. The phones aren’t ringing with offers of volunteers to do homework with the children, to deliver meals and pay for necessary treatment. There’s so much conflicting advice, as well as endless guilt, pain, and confusion.
Where does one turn?
How should one deal with a child who has chosen a different path?
What should one do about the extended family?
How does one deal with the siblings living at home, who need support as well?
Kesher Nafshi, an organization founded by Rabbi Gedalia Miller, himself the parent of a struggling child, helps parents navigate these difficult and demanding challenges. It provided much-needed advice, guidance, connections, and support, while creating a community of like-minded parents and professionals providing ongoing Chizuk and care.
One of the pillars of Kesher Nafshi is their semi-annual weekend conventions, bringing together parents going through this parsha, and experts on the front lines of this field who provide sensitive guidance and direction. For four days and three nights, parents are able to consult and connect with some of the most loving, compassionate, and caring psychologists, Rabbonim, and like-minded parents from around the world.
JOIN THE UPCOMING KESHER NAFSHI SHABBATON
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 6-9, 2024 • ARMON HOTEL IN CONNECTICUT
- Get one-on-one time with world-famous therapists and Rabbonim
- Walk away with tools that are timely and relevant and immediately helpful
- Continued ongoing support after the weekend, through peer groups in many metropolitan areas
- CHK/Lubavitch shechita available upon request
- Chabad Shabbos morning minyan (10AM)
- Farbrengen Shabbos afternoon
Connect with others, share laughter and tears, and fill your emotional storehouses with strength for the journey ahead.
For more information, call Kesher Nafshi at 718-673-2200 or register at www.Keshernafshi.org
I wonder if the organizers of this event entertained the notion of including in their rosters of presenters, someone who is on their own derech and off the religious derech. It might benefit the presenters and audience to hear from such people.
Yes, they do have kids who have gone through this experience and then speak at the shabbatons