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WHEN

6 Wednesdays,

			Starting 14 May 2025 

			8:00-9:30 pm 
Instructor: Rebbetzin Fruma Schapiro
This course is being offered for in-person attendees only.

LOCATION

Chabad North Shore, 27 College Cr. St Ives

MORE INFO

rebbetzin@chabadhouse.org.au

			Call Rebbetzin Fruma Schapiro 0433 120 981

FEES INC. STUDENT TEXTBOOK

			Chabad Member: Single $120, Couple $200

			Non-Member: Single $145, Couple $250

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of New York Medical College and The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). New York Medical College is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Go to www.myjli.com/continuingeducation for a complete accreditation statement.

The Wellness Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for pychologists. TWI maintains responsibilty for this program and its content. CE Credits: 1.5. The New York State Education Department recognizes the Wellness Institute as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists, LMSWs, LOSWs, LMHCs and LMFTs.

NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS
Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships

Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all your interpersonal relationships—at home, at work, and beyond. Explore classic Jewish texts to uncover knowledge and skills for practicing empathy, active listening, agreeable disagreement, interpersonal optimism, and navigating constructive criticism and effective relationship repair.

Lesson 1: The Art of Empathy

			Unlock the source of all great social connections and see how Judaism’s understanding of empathy enables deep, meaningful friendships that nourish your soul.

Lesson 2: The Art of Listening

			See how your attention shapes every relationship. Discover the power of attentive listening and why every word shared is worthwhile, and gain practical tools for effective, active listening. 

Lesson 3: The Art of Disagreeing
Does love conquer all? Explore when direct communication on hard topics is healthy, and when it’s not, and see how to sidestep personal offense, maintain grace, and achieve growth while navigating conflict.

Lesson 4: The Art of Positivity
How can we stay connected to flawed people? Learn to identify biases that misconstrue our view of others, and unlock the tools Jewish thought offers for seeing the goodness hiding in plain sight.

Lesson 5: The Art of Influence
Learn the limits of “live and let live.” See how Jewish texts chart a kind, considerate, and effective path for offering critique and guidance grounded in genuine love and respect.

Lesson 6: The Art of Forgiveness
How can we rebuild after hurt? Explore a realistic approach to forgiveness that addresses wrongs while overcoming resentment, rescuing connections, and rebuilding relationships.