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Debunking 'It's Complicated':
Anti-Zionist Caregiver Knowledge Share
Debunking 'It's Complicated':
Anti-Zionist Caregiver Knowledge Share
For Eating Disorder and Mental Health Providers
Feelings are indeed complicated and complex, but justice, as explored in this discussion, is less so.
In today's ever-evolving social and political landscape, providing effective mental health and eating disorder (ED) care requires a nuanced understanding of complex issues such as anti-Zionism, antisemitism, and ancestral trauma.
The event explores the untangling of ancestral trauma and grief, often left unnamed or overstated in the context of anti-Zionism. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, with numerous examples illustrating the critical need for this differentiation. The webinar addresses the prevailing lack of understanding of antisemitism, particularly within political left circles.
This seminar also delves into the challenges of supporting clients and loved ones while holding them accountable for their beliefs, highlighting the transformative power of accountability in the healing process. Participants will gain insights into the cognitive distortions that surface when ancestral trauma is triggered and confront the question of what "safety" truly means in this context.
Offering an invaluable perspective, the webinar presents an Antizionist Jewish viewpoint, addressing the conflation of nationalism with statism, as suggested by scholar Boyarin. Furthermore, it encourages a revisitation of the 'founding' thinkers of Zionism, fostering a comprehensive understanding of these complex issues that impact mental health and ED care providers in their work. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion aimed at equipping caregivers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate terrain of anti-Zionism and antisemitism, ultimately promoting better mental health and well-being for al
About Speaker:
Sophie
Sophie is a proud Jewish mom, recovered from an eating disorder and works in mental health with a background in interdisciplinary health administration and peer support. She spends her evenings in text study and baking, and spends most shabbats envisioning olam haba (a world without prisons, without eating disorders and without genocide, among other things.)
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Matt Zhangyee, Patient
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