Dr. Akiva Perlman: Therapy Is Now in Session

Dr. Akiva Perlman highlights the critical role of compassion and emotional safety in the healing process, especially within the Jewish community. He explains that when individuals feel truly seen, heard, and accepted, they are better able to confront and move through the pain of traumaGlossaryTraumaA disturbing or deeply distressing experience that results in an emotional response that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope and that may result in lasting psychological symptoms., shame, and addiction.