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Virtual Telemental Health that came when Covid-19 impacted our communities, being offered by Temple Beth David to its members during
Dr. Kiner added, “Following the stay-at-home orders
The most significant, impactful, and innovative service
Training Sessions Offered most providers jumped into offering telehealth services to these High Holy Days will be the opportunity to have time
Through JFS their clients. As a result, there was little knowledge or true for in-person meditation in front of the temple’s ark, the Aron
understanding of the legal implications, ethics, and barriers
Kodesh that holds the temple’s Torahs. The temple’s Ritual
that providers and clients may face. As telehealth becomes Committee, working with the Safe at Shul Task Force, has
In the age of Covid-19, more standard practice, it is important to backtrack, taking the planned a way for congregants to make an appointment to
TeleMental Health counseling time to learn and educate ourselves as providers in an effort to have these most sacred moments alone with God, in front of
has become an integral part protect those we serve and offer the best services possible.” the ark at Temple Beth David, at a time when this connection
of clinicians’ daily activities The TeleMental Health 2.0 Training Series is being is most sought and needed.
and a necessity in providing offered to NJHSA members in a series of five trainings for Temple Beth David is proud to offer this unique service to
service to clients. Ferd & 7.5 CEUs. Among the training series’ offerings: Unblocking members. While High Holy Day Zoom services will reach out
Gladys Alpert Jewish Family the Mysteries of Telehealth: Back to the Basics of Building to members and friends who need this connection, the temple
Service (Alpert JFS) clinical a HIPAA Compliant Foundation; Virtual Supervision and was determined to provide these much-needed moments of
director and chair of the Student Training; Managing Risk — Managing My Two personal solace at the temple, in front of the ark, to those who
National Jewish Health Identities: Mental Health Expert and Zoom Expert; Virtual sign up for the program.
Services Agencies (NJHSA) Alpert JFS Clinical Director Couples and Family Treatment; Virtual Transference and It’s the beginning of a New Year. Hopes for a better year,
Clinical Services Professional Elaine Rotenberg, PhD Countertransference. a year of peace, of good health and prosperity, are no longer
Affinity Group Elaine Call Lisa Loraine Smith at the NJHSA, 201.977.2400, or just words to be printed on a card. They are the fervent wishes
Rotenberg, PhD, and licensed email info@networkjhsa.org for more information. and prayers of everyone during these most difficult times.
psychologist Iris Kiner, PsyD,
will facilitate experiential, Beth David Finds New Way to MorseLife Introduces iN2L
interactive webinars for the
NJHSA over a three-month Greet the New Year Technology
period. Participants will learn
counseling nuances, ethical Planning for the High Holy Days at Temple Beth David The Memory Care Residences at MorseLife have introduced
do’s and don’ts, compliance began by brainstorming ways to make the services personal iN2L, an easy-to-use engagement technology, as one of the
procedures, and in-session and meaningful at this time while we are unable to connect in therapies used to counter isolation experienced due to the
best practices for telemental person. Until the Task Force and temple leadership feel it is safe COVID-19 pandemic.
health. Licensed Psychologist Iris to physically reopen the building, the temple will continue to A technology that caters to each resident’s wide range of
“Given the unprecedented Kiner, PsyD provide services and programming on Zoom. abilities and interests, iN2L requires no computer experience.
pandemic, mental health The High Holy Days grant us the time and space to reflect on Residents simply touch a picture on the screen and begin enjoying
professionals everywhere had to learn how to communicate our lives to date and look forward to a new year with a chance fun activities that encourage conversation, interaction, and
with their patients in a virtual way. The way this occurred was to start anew. The temple’s High Holy Day plans include virtual learning with each other, their caregivers, and family members.
almost completely opposite the typical course of events when learning opportunities with the clergy to prepare congregants for For memory care patients, the new engagement technology
learning a new skill. Rather than attending classes, learning the high holidays. Tashlich, a service on Rosh Hashanah where program particularly helps to redirect residents who may be
best practices, and taking time to gain confidence, most of congregants are invited to cast away their sins physically as they feeling anxiety, depression, or loneliness to a more positive
today’s mental health professionals had to jump headfirst into will have done through the prayers read in services, will be offered experience. The iN2L library of activities includes history, travel,
the unfamiliar world of telemental health,” said Dr. Rotenberg. at the ocean, in small groups and by appointment. Clergy are movies, classic television, music, trivia, quizzes, games, puzzles,
“This series is being offered specifically to answer some of working on a drive-by or parking lot service, so that congregants fitness programs, and spiritual content.
the questions that mental health professionals wish they had can stay socially distanced but still be able to physically see the
known six months ago! We hope it will be so helpful.” clergy and perhaps some of their friends from temple. Lifestyles on page 12

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