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Psychology of Addiction, Mindfulness, Relationships, and Torah
Psychology of Addiction, Mindfulness, Relationships, and Torah
Dec 29, 2020
48:09
R' Yakov Danishefsky LMSW and CSAT, discusses the Psychology of Addiction, Mindfulness, Relationships, and Torah. He provides the listeners with understanding and insight in each of these elements and you are guaranteed to walk away with some insights to adapt to your own life! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Identifying, Assessing, and Diagnosing Learning Disabilities
Identifying, Assessing, and Diagnosing Learning Disabilities
Dec 18, 2023
42:40
Tamar Shames, Director of Professional Development, REACH opens the conversation of primary considerations when identifying and exploring differentiated learning. In this episode, Tamar pulls from her extensive experience to share key warning signs, the empathetic mindset, and how we can care for our children with learning disabilities. This is a great way for us to open the conversation on this far-reaching struggle for our community! Check out these additional resources provided by Tamar: Website: thinkkids.org Books: Lost at School Raising Human Being Changeable Permission to Feel What Happened to You Dr Ablon’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuoPZkFcLVs&t=4s --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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When Life Take's an Unexpected Turn- A Mother's Perspective
When Life Take's an Unexpected Turn- A Mother's Perspective
Jul 19, 2023
44:47
In this episode, Elissa Sagoskin, mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy, discusses growth in the face of adversity. How do we respond when life takes an unexpected turn? How do we turn our challenges into opportunities? How do we appreciate people for the entirety of who they are? All this and so much more is discussed in this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Mindfulness: One Skill That Can Change Your Life Forever
Mindfulness: One Skill That Can Change Your Life Forever
Aug 11, 2023
1:06:37
Dr. Benjy Epstein, Psychologist, Author, and Speaker joins the episode to share the depth of the skill of mindfulness. Do you feel overwhelmed by all of your responsibilities? Do you frequently feel distracted? Are you frustrated about your time with your kids being disrupted by outside thoughts? If any of these questions speak to you, you don't want to miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Preparing Harmoniously: A Couple's Guide to a Healthy Yom Tov Season
Preparing Harmoniously: A Couple's Guide to a Healthy Yom Tov Season
Sep 8, 2023
49:55
Have you ever felt stressed when preparing for Yom Tov? Or the shame of feeling stressed about a Yom Tov? Ever wonder how to integrate the backgrounds of both spouses into a single Yom Tov table? If you have, Rebbetzin Michal Cohen LCSW ensures you are not alone. In this episode, Rebbetzin Cohen discusses some of the key elements to nurturing your relationships while navigating a hectic time of year all while trying to maximize the holiest time of year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Natan Azaraf: A Personal Narrative
Natan Azaraf: A Personal Narrative
Jan 2, 2024
34:43
In this episode, Natan describes his journey of growing up with ADHD/LD and how he navigated to become the President of his successful company. Natan discusses key factors for growing his resilience and people in his life that helped him become who he is today. This story is truly inspiring and relatable- enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Michali Zuckerman: A Personal Account (Bonus Episode)
Michali Zuckerman: A Personal Account (Bonus Episode)
Jan 12, 2024
14:04
In this bonus episode, Michali shares some insights of her own experience growing up with learning disabilities and how she has navigated to life to becoming a mother of 3. Michali is brave and courageous in sharing some of her greatest struggles and most important lessons. This episode truly is a bonus! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Bluma Broner: A Mother's Perspective
Bluma Broner: A Mother's Perspective
Jan 8, 2024
33:21
Bluma Broner, Managing Director, CIBC shares her journey as a mother navigating raising a child with a learning disability without much support. Bluma discusses how she advocated for her child, the resistance she met from others around her, and the importance of putting a child's needs above all else. Bluma's insights give all parents some much needed direction in navigating their own parenting journeys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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School's Out! Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Summer Parenting
School's Out! Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Summer Parenting
Jun 13, 2023
1:03:33
In this joint pre-summer event with Upward Community and JCFS Chicago, Elisheva Liss LMFT discusses many of the unique opportunities and challenges that occur leading up to and during the summer months. If you are a parent and if summer is coming, you definitely want to listen to this! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support
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Getting to the Source: The Importance of Early Intervention and Communal Accomodation
Getting to the Source: The Importance of Early Intervention and Communal Accomodation
Dec 25, 2023
35:42
In this episode, Dr. Scott Goldberg highlights the importance of early assessment and intervention for all learning disabilities and notes indicators to watch for. Dr. Goldberg also identifies ways in which we as a community can increase the sense of support for this population. Make sure you catch the nuggets of wisdom in this segment of the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardcommunity/support