The JTC Roadmap
A Look AheadLooking back on the public and more private advocacy wins we’ve achieved for the Jewish therapist community, the support groups we’ve held, the events we’ve hosted, and the dozens of members we brought across the globe for an immersive learning experience, we cannot be prouder. As we enter 2025, here’s a preview of what’s ahead…
ACTIVE COMMUNICATION
BOLD ADVOCACY
We’ve formally codified our Advocacy Council, led by an incredible therapist with a background in journalism. Volunteer and collaboration opportunities will open up again in early 2025 as we move forward with our continued letter-writing legacy, offers of service to allied colleagues, and confidential mentorship and creative problem-solving for our growing community of graduate students.
COLLABORATION & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We begin 2025 with already rich connections with other Jewish, mental health, advocacy, and related organizations. We are excited that, starting in the very first week of the year, we’re already meeting with a number of incredible collaborators to amplify each other’s works, boosting representation of smaller demographics within our big tent, and continuing forward with the critical work we’re doing for Jewish trauma recovery – as well as Jewish joy!
JTC JOURNEYS
We’re currently laying groundwork for more international and North America-based, in-person intensives. Check out our Travel page (coming soon) to learn more about where we’ve been and where we’re going, and subscribe for updates to be on the “first to know” list so you don’t miss the next amazing JTC Journey!
SCHOLARLY & CLINICAL LEARNING
Our community is so vibrant with clinical and cultural expertise! After several years of webinars and discussion groups that have left attendees richer in knowledge and more deeply passionate about cultural identity and clinical excellence, we’ve officially launched our educational arm, The Ronete Cohen Institute. We hope to honor Ronete’s legacy (may her memory be a blessing) by offering innovative, diverse educational opportunities that embody the inclusion, integrity, passion, and light that Ronete brought to her clinical practice. Details coming soon!
HIGH POWERED DIRECTORY
Now that we’ve been up and running with our first cohort of listees for some time, we’re excited to affirm how well it’s working. The depth of detail and forethought we put into the project, including spans of cultural and clinical competency, personal background, and areas of practice, were worth it. In addition to ranking at the top of major search engines, we’ve seen listees’ websites move up in rank as well. As a tangible result, many listees in the directory have reported frequent outreach for both clinical and consultation/supervision services. This also means that community members in need of therapy have reported comfort and success with using this targeted directory. Our eye is focused on expanding access and use of the directory, as a membership benefit, for Jewish therapists and related professionals the world over, so no client in need of a competent Jewish therapist goes unserved!
GETTING SOCIAL TOGETHER
Don’t forget there is a great, supportive conversation occuring in our community on Facebook – join us any time!