Resource Category: Gratitude

Spiritual Gratitude – Parshat Lech Lecha

The fact that a religious individual has more opportunities to feel and express gratitude is one of the reasons Dr. David Rosmarin and colleagues hypothesized, tested, and found that religious individuals would reap the positive benefits associated with gratitude—such as increased well-being—above and beyond the advantages associated with general gratitude.
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7 Self-Care Routines for Purim

On Purim, one is instructed to wear costumes to mask their identity from others –– like Esther hiding her religious identity from King Ahasverus. Balancing different parts of ourselves for different circumstances, however, is a fact of life - but it can be exhausting. That is why it is necessary that we take the time to perform self-care when we have the chance, so why not try some fun, holiday themed self-care routines!
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8 Nights of Hanukkah Gratitude

The Hanukkah story, and especially the hanukkiah lights, are particularly relevant to those in recovery from mental illness or addiction. Hanukkah can be described as the triumph of spiritual light and lasting truth over darkness, emptiness, and falsehood.
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Eight Ways to Give to Yourself this Hanukkah

Self-Care is a deeply Jewish ideal and can be found as early as the second chapter in the Torah. In the Hanukkah season, while we celebrate the season of giving, it can be easy to forget to give to yourself this time of year. Use our mental health Menorah to help you stay grounded and healthy and to remember to give to yourself just as much as you are giving to others this holiday season.
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