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Voices from the Field: Real-World Parenting Mental Health Perspectives
Panelists
Rabbi Dov Brezak
Rabbi Dov Brezak is a distinguished figure in Jewish education, renowned for his roles as a parent, principal, author, lecturer, and consultant. With decades of experience, he has addressed the unique challenges that parents and children face in today's complex world. His acclaimed book, Chinuch in Turbulent Times, offers practical strategies for parents and educators. As the founder of Chinuch LifeLines, Rabbi Brezak provides workshops, webinars, consultations, and coaching to support parents globally.​
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Matis Miller, LCSW
Inreach
Mr. Miller is​​ a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health. He is the founder and director of The Center for Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy of New Jersey, as well as the founder and clinical director of InReach Behavioral Health, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing culturally sensitive mental health treatment to the greater Lakewood community and beyond. Mr. Miller specializes in treating severe emotional and personality disorders, anxiety in adolescents and adults, and offers parent training. He is also the author of The Uncontrollable Child, a guide that integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) principles to assist parents in managing their children's disruptive moods and behaviours.​
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Avi Fishoff
Avi Fishoff is the founder of Twisted Parenting, a Torah-guided approach developed to support parents facing severe crises with their children—whether due to mental health struggles, trauma, or disconnection from religious life. Since 2008, Avi has personally guided hundreds of families worldwide, offering individualized, compassionate support at no cost. His method emphasizes unconditional love, parental connection, and the involvement of each family's Daas Torah. Backed by the endorsements of leading Gedolim, Avi's work has helped save countless lives and restore hope to countless families.
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Blimie Heller
Mrs Heller is a parenting coach and educator who helps parents build respectful, trust-based relationships with their children. Drawing from her personal journey and extensive efforts to understand child development, attachment theory, and neuroscience, she developed the Unconditional Parenting approach. Through courses, coaching, and resources, Blimie supports parents in fostering deep connections with their children.
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Ilysa Bass, PhD
Dr. Bass is a clinical psychologist and parent educator specializing in supporting parents of complex children. Dr. Bass offers practical tools and compassionate guidance to help families understand and connect with their children more effectively. She hosts the "Parenting Complex Kids" summit and provides workshops and resources aimed at empowering parents to foster positive relationships and growth within their families.
