The Moment Therapy Turned Political
- Rochelle Steinwurtzel, Psy.D
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
We are thrilled to share a recent conversation where we sat down with host Shai Davidai on the Here I Am podcast. As co-founders of Gesher Campus Care, this episode gave us a meaningful platform to share our personal journeys as Jewish therapists and dive deep into the vital mission behind our nonprofit.
Full episode of "The Moment Therapy Turned Political"
In this episode, we tackle the heavy realities facing Jewish students, faculty, and staff on college campuses today—specifically the rise of antisemitism and the painful impact of traumatic invalidation. We explore the growing challenges of finding truly safe therapeutic spaces in a clinical climate where movements like "decolonizing therapy" can inadvertently dismiss or invalidate Jewish experiences.
Ultimately, this conversation is about moving from rupture to resilience. We talk about the profound importance of reclaiming Jewish pride, building culturally competent networks, and fostering a future where our community can live and express their identity completely without fear.
This conversation sheds light on an issue many have experienced privately, but few have openly discussed. Listen to the full episode on Spotify or watch on YouTube.
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Shai is a Professor at Columbia University and is well known for his viral speech against hate towards Jews on Columbia's campus. Shai now brings the voices of hope together in this ground breaking podcast.
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