In Part II of our Jewish Trauma & Mental Health series, Laura sits down with Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer, president of the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) to discuss antisemitism within the American Psychological Association (APA) and how AJP is working within APA to forge a stronger understanding of antisemitism and the needs of the Jewish community and its trauma victims.

Following the attacks of 10/7, the APA issued a disappointing statement which did not acknowledge the full reality of Jewish trauma. Members of the AJP wrote a strong rebuttal to the APA, and have subsequently strengthened the dialogue within APA in many positive ways.

This comprehensive discussion covers all bases from the past history of the APA during the Holocaust and eugenics, to the present manifestations of "new antisemitism" as Israel-phobia, with a hopeful outlook for the future and the contributions of AJP leaders within the APA.

Numerous resources are linked explaining how you can get involved with AJP, free support groups, webinars and much more.

The complete rebuttal from the AJP to the APA after 10/7 can also be found on the episode page.

BIPACT NEWS:

https://www.jewishtvchannel.com/bipact/

EPISODE PAGE:

https://www.jewishtvchannel.com/jewish-trauma-mental-health-series-part-2-how-jewish-psychologists-are-working-within-the-apa-to-fight-antisemitism/

ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH PSYCHOLOGISTS:

https://associationofjewishpsychologists.com/

AJP REBUTTAL TO APA STATEMENT:

https://associationofjewishpsychologists.com/ajp-rebuttal-to-apa-statement/#

Free resources and access to AJP support groups and webinars:

https://associationofjewishpsychologists.com/resources/