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Desire, Faith & Therapy: Mental Health Conference

Hillel / Kraft Center - Columbia University

606 W 115th St NY

40.807607655201636 -73.96505291798675

JQY

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DESIRE, FAITH & THERAPYPsychoanalytic Perspectives on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in the Orthodox Jewish CommunityA Conference for Mental Health Professionals, Rabbinic Leaders and EducatorsApril 19th, 2015 Cosponsored by: The William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology,Lincoln Square Synagogue& JQY The Conference: “Desire, Faith and Psychotherapy” presents a Psychoanalytic perspective on sexual orientation and gender identity in the Orthodox Jewish community. We will explore the intersection of psychological, religious and communal issues that present with LGBT people from Orthodox & Hasidic communities. The program features experts in the field and professionals with experience working with this population. They will review the latest research and develop a conceptual framework in which therapists and Orthodox rabbis can work together to offer the best care.Featured Speakers:Conference Co-Chairs: Alison Feit PhD, Alan Slomowitz PhD, Mordechai Levovitz LMSWWilliam Alanson White Institute: Mark Blechner Phd , Jack Drescher MD, Lincoln Square Synagogue: Rabbi Shaul Robinson, Senior RabbiRabbinical Council of America (RCA): Rabbi Mark Dratch MSW, Executive Vice PresidentCongregation Ahavath Torah: Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, Senior Rabbi & past President of the RCAYeshiva University: Lynn Levy PhdOrthodox Community Mental Health Professionals specializing in this population:Naomi Mark LCSW, Jeremy Novitch PsyD, Miriam Schacter LCSW, Erez Harari Phd and Justin Spiro, LCSWDate: April 19th, 2015Time: 8:30am -5:30pmLocation: The Kraft Center for Jewish Life, Columbia University, NYCost: $135, Early Bird: $100, Student: $50 (limited)Food: Kosher breakfast, lunch, coffee and refreshments includedFor more information or to become a cosponsor contact: OrthodoxMentalHealth@gmail.comInstitutional Cosponsors:Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work, NYU Silver School of Social Work, & Columbia University in the City of New York, Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life

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Start: 2015-04-19T08:30:00-04:00

End: 2015-04-19T18:30:00-04:00

Tickets

Student Rate 50.0 USD

General 135.0 USD