AntiSemitism LGBTQ+ Support Group
A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) invite you to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group, providing a special safe space for our community to share, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. This group is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY on 5 consecutive Friday afternoons in October. It will be co-facilitated by Molly Harris, MSW LCSW, CST and Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
The Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm ET on Zoom
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About Molly Harris, MSW, LCSW, CST
Molly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a focus on inclusivity and non-judgmental self-exploration. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Denver and continued her education obtaining her MSW from the Graduate School of Social Work. Molly specializes in working with struggles related to oppressed identities, hidden disabilities, and societal stigma. She has primarily worked in the field of Eating Disorders and Gender & Sexuality (LGBTQIA+), and she is comfortable with clients, couples, or families facing any struggle. Molly uses an empowerment-focused approach alongside humor, compassion, and validation to help her client(s) identify their needs, challenges, and goals in the therapeutic space. She focuses on collaboration and building an affirming client-therapist relationship. In addition to private practice, Molly conducts workshops, in-service trainings, and consultations to the general public and mental health professionals to help spread knowledge and awareness of gender, sexuality, and body image. Molly also serves as a volunteer support group facilitator through the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI), providing support for the Jewish community and offering this series in collaboration with JCMHI and A Wider Bridge.
About Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader, author, speaker, and activist, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors, and Ministers, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy, nonprofit leaders, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin, Texas, with her wife, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman, and together they are proud parents and grandparents.
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