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How To Talk So Yeshivas Will Listen & How to Listen So Yeshivas Will Talk

Previously Recorded
Elan Javanfard LMFT & Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg
$40.00 Cost For Member: $30

Effective communication within the Yeshiva learning environments is a crucial yet often challenging aspect of fostering a positive and supportive educational atmosphere. This presentation, tailored for educators and mental health professionals, aims to inform, educate, and inspire participants on the nuances of communication in Yeshivas.

 

In exploring "How To Talk So Yeshivas Will Listen," we delve into the unique challenges faced by parents, teachers, and students in Orthodox Jewish settings. Highlighting the collaboration, the presentation underscores the transformative impact of this skill on communication dynamics. The session also emphasizes the value of tailoring communication strategies to meet the diverse needs of students in Yeshivas.

 

Statistics on the prevalence of mental health struggles among students in educational environments provide a sobering backdrop. By understanding these challenges, educators and mental health professionals can better navigate and address the complex landscape of student well-being. Drawing inspiration from the years of education work of Rabbi Goldberg and Mental health background of Elan Javanfard, this presentation synthesizes key insights from the parenting context and applies them to the specific challenges faced within Orthodox Jewish educational settings.

 

Join us for an engaging and insightful hour as we explore the practical tools and strategies needed to enhance communication in Yeshivas, fostering an environment where students, parents, and educators can truly connect and thrive. Together, let's unlock the potential of effective communication for the betterment of our learning communities.

About the Presenter

Elan Javanfard, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Consulting Psychotherapist focused on behavioral health redesign, a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, & a lecturer related to Mindfulness, Evidence Based Practices, and Suicide Prevention. Elan is the author of Psycho-Spiritual Insights: Exploring Parasha & Psychology, weekly blog. Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg has served for the last twenty-eight years as Dean of Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov/Ohr Eliyahu, a leading and innovative Yeshiva Elementary and Junior High School in the Los Angeles area. He received Rabbinic Ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and is a Phi Betta Kappa graduate of Austin College with a degree in Political Science. He previously served as the Rabbi of the congregations, and head of the Jewish Day Schools, in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Venice, California. In addition to his education, administrative, and rabbinic activities, Rabbi Goldberg lectures world-wide on the topics of education, leadership, personal growth, marriage enrichment, and parenting. He is a facilitator for the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” program, attended the Harvard University Summer Leadership Institute, completed a three-year fellowship as a Senior Leadership Fellow for the Yesud Maalah Program of Torah Umesorah, the National Council for Jewish Day Schools, (a program for which he is now a senior lecturer), was a winner of the 2003 Distinguished Educator Award given by the Milken Family Foundation, and winner of the 2005 Outstanding Educator Award from Torah Umesorah. In addition, Rabbi Goldberg authors a weekly article on education and leadership, and his writings have appeared in the Klal Perspective Journal and the “Jewish Action,” “Jewish Observer,” “Bina,” Jewish Life and “Homodia” magazines. His book, “Al Pi Darko: On His Path,” was published by Feldheim Publishing Company in 2017 and is in its second printing.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify and describe the unique communication challenges within Orthodox Jewish learning environments such as Yeshivas.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of tailored communication strategies for diverse student needs in Orthodox Jewish educational contexts.
  3. Identify and summarize key findings from at least two recent research studies presented during the session and explain how these findings can be applied to enhance their clinical practices.

Agenda:

Introduction (10 minutes)

Welcome, and overview of the session.
Emphasize the importance of effective communication in Orthodox Jewish learning environments.
Outline the session's goals: to inform, educate, and inspire educators and mental health professionals about enhancing communication in Yeshivas.
Section 1: The Challenge of Communication in Yeshivas (20 minutes)

Identify and discuss the unique communication aspects within Orthodox Jewish learning environments.
Explore the challenges faced by parents, teachers, and students in achieving effective communication.
Audience interaction: Share experiences or perceptions of communication challenges.
Section 2: Identifying Roadblocks (15 minutes)

Examine common roadblocks to effective communication specific to Yeshivas.
Interactive discussion: Participants identify roadblocks they’ve encountered in their practice.
Section 3: Tailoring Communication for Students (20 minutes)

Discuss the critical role of adapting communication strategies to fit individual student needs.
Offer practical tips and real-world examples for customizing communication.
Workshop activity: Participants brainstorm and share tailored communication strategies.
Section 4: Principle Interventions of Collaboration (25 minutes)

Present key strategies for fostering collaboration between educators, mental health professionals, and families.
Rabbi Goldberg shares insights and stories from personal experience.
Group activity: Developing a collaborative plan for a hypothetical scenario.
Section 5: Insights from Speaker Experience (20 minutes)

Rabbi Goldberg and Elan Javanfard share actionable guidelines, resources, and plans based on their extensive experience.
Discussion on creating accountability structures in educational settings.
Conclusion (10 minutes)

Summarize key takeaways: the significance of listening, customizing communication, and the impact of mental health awareness.
Reinforce the session's goal of inspiring positive communication changes in Yeshivas.
Q&A Session (10 minutes)

Open the floor for questions, providing additional clarifications and engaging with the audience.

This workshop offers 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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