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More Than A Classroom: How You’re Providing

The Support Students Need To Excel

As the pandemic evolves, so does the support available For additional information on JFS’ Counseling & Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation
to local students, as they navigate new challenges to achieve Mental Health Services, call 561.852.3333 or email info@ Campaign Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to
their academic goals. To help students focus, mental health ralesjfs.org. Committee Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Si
professionals are there to help them, virtually and in-person, Farber, Daniel Fischer, Richard Glazer & Elaine Kaplan,
thanks, in part, to your support of the Jewish Federation of Bea Gold, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner,
South Palm Beach County. Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner,
Tackling the unseen factors – stress & anxiety for their continued dedication and leadership.
Dr. Ashley Beattie, psychiatrist and FAU Resident If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
Supervisor for Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services
Services, oversees a team of FAU psychiatric residents, who at 561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation
work with students throughout South Palm Beach County, telephone number, 561-852-3100, is monitored regularly
who may need assistance dealing with chronic stress. for voicemail messages.
“There has been so much change for them for the last two Learn more about our Federation and how you can
years – from not being able to go to school to mastering the help at www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross
online system at home. Now, there’s the back and forth of at shirleyg@bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a
COVID protocols for exposure and having to go back home, voicemail). 
if exposed, and losing more classroom time,” Dr. Beattie said.
“For these kids, who rely on adults for information and
structure, but even the adults may not know the answers,
it creates even more stress. Our team provides psychiatric
evaluations, behavioral therapy, counseling and medicine, if
it’s deemed to be helpful.”
Helping teachers and parents help students
All of our SPBC Jewish Day Schools focus on the health
and wellbeing of their students and families daily. JFS outreach
coordinators work with many of them to facilitate access to
their services. In addition, at Donna Klein Jewish Academy,
Dr. Ryan Seidman has joined the staff on a part-time basis
to not only provide psychological support to faculty, but to
also offer programs for parents and grandparents, specific to
handling COVID-19, stress and anxiety.
“Working in a consultative role, I speak to the teachers
about the mental health of our students and help in facilitating
more constructive conversations,” Dr. Seidman said. “Some
behavioral situations that arise in the classrooms are not
necessarily what they appear to be. Some behaviors can
be tied to the situation – the stress of dealing with COVID
and transitioning back to the classroom – not the students
themselves.”
Assistance when you need it
Dr. Beattie advises parents to help their students get back
to normal by acknowledging how things have changed and
“normalizing” this new reality.
“The unknown creates anxiety, so be present for your
kids. Communicate openly about any new changes,” she
said. “If your child is really struggling, reach out to mental
health services.”

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and more than 21 mph over
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