There is something about not knowing that can feel almost unbearable. For many people, uncertainty is not just uncomfortable. It feels threatening. Their mind starts racing, trying to predict what will happen next. A person's body tightens. Sleep gets lighter. Thoughts get louder. “What if this goes wrong?” “What if I can’t handle it?” “What if this feeling never ends?” Anxiety thrives on that space between now and what comes next. It tells us that if we just thinkharder, pla

As I sat down Saturday night, it suddenly dawned on me that next week is Rosh Chodesh Adar. Since I was little I’ve heard, mi shenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha , that when the month of Adar comes around, we should increase our happiness. I don’t know about you, but this has always felt a little daunting to me. How should I increase my happiness? What if I’m just not feeling it? What does happiness even mean?  I was looking for concrete actions that I could do to raise my happin

What are cognitive distortions? Cognitive distortions are unhelpful or irrational thought patterns that alter how we see both the world and ourselves. Holding onto these patterns reinforces unhelpful thinking and can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. One of these thought patterns is called all or nothing thinking . This is the tendency to see things as one way or the other – “ if I mess up, I am a failure .” “ I lost my temper, therefore I am an angry pe

As the days grow shorter and the cold builds up, many people notice a shift in their mood, energy, and motivation. The winter months can feel heavy. There is less sunlight, and a change in routines, which can lead to withdrawal from the cold weather, and what is commonly referred to as the “winter blues.” For some, this may show up as low mood or fatigue. Our nervous systems are deeply influenced by light, circadian rhythm, and connection. When those are reduced, it makes sen

As the month winds down, many people expect to feel refreshed and ready to dive back into everyday life. But instead, it’s common to feel tired, scattered, or emotionally flat. After weeks of seudos, family gatherings, and spiritual focus, it takes time to find your balance again. Many expect to feel uplifted and renewed once the Yomim Tovim end, but often, what follows isn’t inspiration; it’s exhaustion. If you’re feeling drained, unmotivated, or irritable after Rosh Hashana

With Chagim  around the corner, we often find ourselves as preoccupied with meals and recipes as we are with repentance. From...

As we walk through the streets during this time of year, a sound carries through the air. You don’t have to be inside a shul to hear it....

Have you ever experienced guilt for failing to feel? If you’re Jewish, the answer is likely, “yes.”  For me this experience comes up...

Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul . As I type those words onto my laptop screen, I notice a flood of familiar emotions washing over me. I feel...

There are moments when everything just feels too heavy, not because of one big thing, but because of everything. The way it piles up. The...

The weeks following Shavuos can feel unstructured. We’ve just experienced the intensity and inspiration of Matan Torah and then, nothing....

We’re taught that each Yom Tov is not merely a celebration or remembrance of the past — it’s a time when the spiritual energy of the...

You know that feeling when you want two things that seem to contradict each other? When you're pulled in two directions at once? Maybe you feel proud of how far you’ve come - and still overwhelmed by how far you have to go. Maybe you love your child with your whole heart - and still find yourself frustrated or worn thin. Maybe you laugh at a joke through tears - because part of you is still hurting. That space — that messy, beautiful in-between where emotions don’t line up ne

Have you ever found yourself standing in your kitchen, surrounded by cleaning supplies, cookware, and what feels like an insurmountable...

Does it make sense to hate the body we live in? This question lies at the heart of much suffering around body image. It’s easy to forget...

Tu B’shvat is here!  Tu B’shvat is a holiday that typically doesn't get much attention compared to others, but it has such profound...

College students interested in clinical psychology are faced with a very difficult task. Most of these students are interested in gaining...

Living with uncertainty can be extremely distressing. Whether it is waiting for something as significant as medical results or as mundane...

While all mothers worry about their child’s well-being, stereotypically, Jewish mothers are known for being the ultimate worrywarts....

One of our core values as the Jewish people is chessed. We try to emulate Hashem in all of our actions, and given that Hashem is...