Coping With and Responding to Antisemitism in the Mental Health field

Coping With and Responding to Antisemitism in the Mental Health Field

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CE Hours: 2

Date: January 16, 2026

Coping with and Responding to Antisemitism in the Mental Health Field has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-5156.

Contact us: intake@tikvahhealing.org 847-226-7741

Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

‍Format: Live/in-person

Coping With and Responding to Antisemitism in the Mental Health Field is a 2-hour, in-person training designed for mental health professionals who seek to better understand, recognize, and respond effectively to antisemitism in clinical, supervisory, educational, and organizational settings.

Developed from curriculum created during Dr. Rob Jury’s participation as an ISGAP–Oxford Summer Scholar in Residence at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, this program integrates cognitive learning with simulation-based mastery learning and deliberate practice to build measurable, real-time competencies. The training explores theological, racialized, political, structural, and contemporary forms of antisemitism and examines the clinical and psychological impact on Jewish clients, clinicians, and communities.

Participants will first build foundational knowledge of antisemitism’s historical and contemporary expressions. The training then transitions into a structured deliberate-practice format, allowing clinicians to rehearse and refine core competencies such as emotional regulation, boundary maintenance, attunement, meaning-focused inquiry, and professionally grounded responses.

The skills-based portion of the workshop draws on three scenario clusters from the curriculum and presentation:

• Responding to fears of political targeting
• Responding to pressure to disclose political views about Israel or Gaza
• Responding to antisemitic or hostile identity-based statements toward the therapist

Together, these scenario clusters support participants in developing practical, repeatable skills for navigating difficult clinical situations while maintaining the therapeutic frame, upholding ethical standards, and supporting the safety and dignity of Jewish clients and communities.

Mental health professionals will leave the training with increased confidence, deeper cultural understanding, and strengthened abilities to respond to antisemitism in ways that are clinically sound, culturally responsive, and grounded in professional ethics.

Program Learning Objectives

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify theological, racialized, political, systemic, and contemporary forms of antisemitism encountered in mental-health practice.
• Practice skills for responding to antisemitic statements, misinformation, or boundary violations in clinical or professional contexts, using principles of deliberate practice.
• Apply emotional-regulation strategies and professional use-of-self when addressing antisemitism in real time.
• Practice culturally responsive, ethically grounded interventions that maintain client safety and uphold professional standards.

Accessibility / ADA Statement

The Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all program participants. Individuals who require accommodations to fully participate in this training are encouraged to contact us as early as possible so that we can work together to meet your needs.

To request ADA accommodations or to discuss accessibility needs, please contact:‍

Email: intake@tikvahhealing.org

Phone: 847-226-7741

Attendance Policy

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion for this program. Participants must attend the entire 2-hour training; partial credit cannot be awarded. Participants who arrive more than 10 minutes late or leave early will not be eligible for a certificate.

To receive a certificate of completion, participants must:

1. Attend the full program in person
2. Sign in and sign out on the attendance roster
3. Complete the program evaluation form

Certificates will be issued only to participants who meet all attendance and evaluation requirements.

Refund / Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the program, you may request a refund up to 7 days prior to the scheduled training date. Refund requests made within 7 days of the training may be eligible for a transfer to a future program (if available) but are not guaranteed a refund.

The Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing reserves the right to cancel the program due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer into a rescheduled program.

To request a refund or transfer, please contact:
intake@tikvahhealing.org or 847-226-7741

‍Please note, this event is FREE as a service to the mental health community.

Grievance Policy

The Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing is committed to conducting programs in a manner that is ethical, fair, respectful, and professionally responsible. Participants who have concerns or grievances regarding the program, presenter, or learning environment are encouraged to bring them forward.

Grievances will be handled in the following manner:

1. Direct Resolution:
   Participants should attempt, when possible, to resolve concerns informally by speaking with the program coordinator or presenter.
2. Written Grievance:
   If the concern is not resolved informally, participants may submit a written grievance to:
   intake@tikvahhealing.org

1. Administrative Review:
   The grievance will be reviewed by the Director of the Tikvah Center or their designee, who will provide a written response within 14 days.
2. Record Keeping:
   All grievances and resolutions will be documented and retained by the Tikvah Center for a minimum of five years.

The Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing is committed to addressing all grievances in a timely, respectful, and fair manner.