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They say that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what if you don’t have the recipe? Luckily, recipes for personal growth, great relationships, and emotional health are readily available. Return to this page often for new Torah-true perspectives and practical information to understand, survive, and sometimes even thrive through life’s challenges.
Breaking the Chains of Depression
Depression suffocates joy and purpose. But amid this darkness, lies hope. Building a future with action breaks depression, creating joy and purpose.
Transforming Relationships: From Stop to Start
Addressing problems in relationships requires more than shouting “stop.” A better approach is outlining positive actions and understanding each other’s needs
Parenting After Aliyah
Navigating guilt and over responsibility after Aliyah. Understanding triggers, rewiring reactions, and finding resilience in the face of parenting challenges
Building A Healthy Relationship with Yourself: Know, Show and Grow
Explore self-perception through childhood memories and a drawing exercise. Learn about self-awareness, compassion, and growth for mental health.
PTSD – Its Causes and Triggers
Discover the complex world of PTSD triggers in our article, revealing how triggers extend beyond direct trauma to include indirect experiences and sensory cues.
What Does Boredom Tell You?
Discover the power of the zone where personal growth thrives. Avoid wasting your potential by being true to yourself and pushing beyond your comfort zone
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Why Am I Feeling So Depressed?
Sometimes depression is more like a social contagion. Learn how to spot it early before it’s too heavy to carry.
Is Alcohol A Spiritual Blessing or Divine Curse?
Alcohol is a dangerous drug. However, it plays an important role in Jewish practice. If it’s so destructive why does it have such a big role in Jewish life?
What is the Meaning in Your Life
Just knowing that there is a reason for what I’m going through, even if I don’t know yet what it is, empowers me to transcend whatever it is that I’m going through.
No, Your Teen Isn’t Crazy… Well, Sort Of
Teens have a knack for inducing insanity in adults. So, how do parent, not just survive this but actually help your once-upon-a-time sane child as well?
Children See More Than You Think
Sharni Brodesky, M.Sc. Med. shares her insights on how, we as parents, can “fess up” to what our children see to keep them on the right track.
How to Nurture Your Love So It Lasts
Being in love isn’t static. It deepens over time in the right atmosphere, Here’s how to make love last a lifetime.
Why Not Lie?
Lies may seem to get us out of trouble, but the truth is that they just keep the pain coming in small doses. Here’s how own up to the truth.
How to Help Your Kids Escape News Cycle Trauma
Parents are hit with the news message, “Watch out! The world’s dangerous!” and pass this on to their kids. How can we help our kids grow up without fear?
The Power of Imagination in Mental Health
Imagination is the ability to access a whole different world – then make it true. Try these tools to take yourself where you want to go.