Malka's extensive experience and expertise in the field of mental health for the past 25 years make her a highly qualified professional with a diverse skill set. Her journey from working in various agency and non-profit settings to running a successful private practice showcases her adaptability and capability to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
Her specialization in women's issues, particularly in maternal wellness, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and EMDR, reflects a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding these areas. Her ability to work with individuals and couples while focusing on life transitions demonstrates a holistic approach to mental health care.
Malka's involvement in trauma therapy, beginning with her work during 9/11, speaks volumes about her resilience, commitment, and the breadth of her experience in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her work with the Red Cross and FEMA, offering clinical debriefing to essential workers during such a pivotal moment in history, highlights her dedication to supporting and aiding those impacted by traumatic events.
Moreover, her role in clinical supervision for the past 15 years underscores her commitment to not only treating clients but also guiding and mentoring other mental health professionals, thereby contributing to the growth of the field.
Overall, Malka's rich and varied experience, combined with her dedication to ongoing learning and education, positions her as a highly respected and capable Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering comprehensive mental health care to her clients while contributing significantly to the mental health community through her supervision and trauma-focused work.
Understanding Jewish Identity & Trauma and Practicing Jewish Cultural Humility
Jewish identity is complex, encompassing religion, culture, ethnicity, and a sense of peoplehood. For many clinicians, these layers are not well understood, which can lead to blind spots in practice. When providers are unfamiliar with the ways Jewish history and lived experience intersect, they may unintentionally overlook essential aspects of a client’s story.
This training examines the psychological impact of Jewish trauma, both historical and present-day, and explores how antisemitism affects identity and mental health. Participants will learn how discrimination, defamation, and propaganda...Read more create destabilization, shaping the way Jewish clients experience themselves and the world around them.
The course also introduces cultural humility as a framework for clinical practice. Rather than assuming expertise, cultural humility encourages providers to approach Jewish clients with openness, curiosity, and respect for their differences. This shift helps build trust and ensures that Jewish voices are at the center of the therapeutic process.
By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and trauma, as well as practical tools for integrating this knowledge into their clinical work. The goal is to strengthen the therapeutic alliance and to provide more effective, culturally attuned care.
Handout Included.
Recording:
This class will be recorded and made available within 2 hours after the live lecture. Recordings are available for 90 days after the class. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify key components of Jewish identity and describe how historical and collective trauma shape Jewish experience.
- Explain the psychological effects of antisemitism, including identity destabilization and the influence of propaganda.
- Apply principles of cultural humility to clinical interactions with Jewish clients in order to foster trust and safety.
- Develop practical, trauma-informed strategies to address antisemitism’s impact on Jewish clients within therapeutic settings.
Target Audience
All mental health professionals welcome.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate, all levels welcome
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM EST
Agenda
1:00 – 1:15 (15 min)Welcome, introductions, and overview of objectives
Framing the importance of Jewish cultural humility in clinical practice
1:15 – 1:55 (40 min)
Foundations of Jewish identity (religion, culture, ethnicity, peoplehood)
Historical trauma and collective memory
Intergenerational transmission of trauma
1:55 – 2:35 (40 min)
Contemporary antisemitism and its psychological impact
Identity destabilization and macro-gaslighting
The role of propaganda in shaping perceptions and experiences
2:35 – 2:45 (10 min)
Break
2:45 – 3:25 (40 min)
Practicing Jewish cultural humility
Cultural humility vs. cultural competence
Clinical strategies to strengthen the therapeutic alliance
Common blind spots and how to address them
3:25 – 3:50 (25 min)
Application and integration
Guided discussion or optional breakout groups
Reflection on clinical practice challenges and opportunities
3:50 – 4:00 (10 min)
Summary of key takeaways
Resources for continued learning
Q&A and closing remarks
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours including
1 Clinical Hour
2 Cultural Competency Hour
CE Approvals
New York State Education Department's State Board for SW
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0676.
Association of Social Work Boards
EngagedMinds Continuing Education, #1858, formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/25/2024-8/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
EngagedMinds Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7455. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EngagedMinds Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
New York State Education Department's State Board for LMHC
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education
Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0284.
Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0284.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0117.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0270.
CE Process Info
Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.
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- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
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