Parsha and Positive Psychology with Mrs. Alissa Zeffren

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Parshat Noach
“Parshat Noach: “Imposter Syndrome” vs “Hidden Potential””

Parshat Vayera
“Vayera: Productive Struggle and Growing through Life’s Greatest Challenges”

Parshat Toldot
“Toldot: “All’s Well That Ends Well:” Self-Concept Theory and The Wells We Dig”

Parshat Vayeshev
Vayeshev: Mindfulness vs. “Jewish Mindfulness”

Parshat Vayigash
“Vayigash: Cognitive Reframing and the Stories We Tell”

Parshat Shemot
“Shemot: Empathy and Leadership: Seeing Vs. Noticing”

Parshat Bo
“Bo: Intentionality and the Meta-Story of the Exodus”

Parshat Yitro
“Yitro: Organizing Principles and the Structure of the 10 Commandments”

Parshat Lech Lecha
“Lech Lecha: Self-Actualization: It’s about the Journey and not the Destination”

Parshat Chayei Sara
“Chayei Sarah: “All These Years were Equally for the Good”: PERMA and Wellbeing”

Parshat Vayetzei
“Vayetze: Rolling Stones: Self-Efficacy and Jewish Continuity”

Parshat Miketz
“Miketz: Yosef’s Dreams – Vision and Self-Concordance”

Parshat Vayechi
“Vayechi: Yaakov’s Blessings and Character Strength Education”

Parshat Vaera
“Vaera: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Learning Lessons from Failure”

Parshat Beshalach
“Beshalach: Collective Effervescence – Faith, Song, and Fortitude”