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On Sunday, February 26th Touro social work alumni attended a mental health debate at the Young Israel of Lawrence where they discussed the importance of therapy, therapy versus coaching, the cost of therapy, the importance of therapists going to therapy, countertransference, and many other questions. Eli Weinreb, an alum of the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work, Class of 2021 received an award for his innovative approaches and techniques in the mental health field that he has implemented and that impact people in the Jewish (mental health) community. Pictured is Eli with debate moderator Malya Feivelson. Congratulations Eli!
Alan Singer, Director of Jewish Community Outreach for Touro University Graduate School of Social Work, recently gave a “Career Night” presentation about professional opportunities in social work to students at the Bnai Brith Foundation at Queens College Hillel. “There are many ways to make a living. You may excel at technology, building renovation, or security. But social work is not just a job.....it is a calling. The world is asking for help, and social workers respond!” Dr. Singer told the students.
Sixty-five mental health professionals from around the U.S. benefited from an in-service training webinar on ethics held recently as part of the 25th annual conference of the mental health organization NEFESH International. The training was created and presented by Touro University Graduate School of Social Work Director of Jewish Community Outreach Alan M. Singer, Ph.D., LMSW. “The theme of ‘Ethical Consultation’ is brand new,” said Dr. Singer. Among the topics discussed were whether therapists should be role models for ethical behavior for their clients, and how to serve as ethical consultants who will help clients balance personal needs with their sense of responsibility to others. Miriam Turk, MSW, LCSW, Outreach Liaison & Recruitment Director, Jewish Community at Touro participated in two active role plays and a panel discussion. Pictured is Dr. Singer at the NEFESH annual conference with colleague Ruchama Klapman, founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization MASK - Mothers & Fathers Aligned Savings Kids.
