mental health
Accessible to all fitness levels, chair yoga allows you to perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Chair yoga also provides the same incredible benefits as traditional yoga, such as improved strength, flexibility, and mental well-being. In this chair yoga, you’ll learn how to find all of the most common and […]
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Join JFCS and 10.27 Healing Partnership as they combine forces and offer an art-based mindfulness program for all who are interested. The group will explore ways making art can help regulate the nervous system, promote playfulness, imagination, and connect us more deeply to our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and worldviews. Attendees will come together in community […]
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Gain contextual knowledge about antisemitism and its various manifestations, and tools for conversation with your family.
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We are delighted to welcome Justin Milrad, President and Co-founder of the Blue Dove Foundation as our keynote speaker.
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The Second Floor Teen Center at the JCC invites any teen in grades 6-12 to attend a Resiliency and Support Circle on Wednesday, 10/19 from 3:00pm-5:30pm. We will have activities that support mental health, discussion groups, community, and ways to show expressions of strength and hope. This is a free event for 6th-12th graders. Feel […]
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For Children Aged 12-18 Have you been considering talking to a psychiatrist but have questions about what to expect? We have an opportunity for you to get answers to your frequently asked questions. When meeting with a psychiatrist, you can expect a thorough evaluation of your mental health and any concerns you may have. Child […]
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Supporting Kids With Anxiety: A Jewish Approach The Annual Alex Seed Memorial Lecture May 16 and May 31 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm Both sessions are open to anyone, May 16 is directed to educators – May 31 is directed to parents This program is supported in part by a grant from the Alex Seed […]
Read MoreLearn journaling skills that can improve your emotional regulation during stressful situations. Facilitated by Lauren Braun (Free event, open to everyone)
Read MoreWorking Moms Support Groups are back! These are free, in-person groups that include free childcare (limit 6 kiddos), snacks, tea, support, networking, and more! Set your calendar for every third Thursday, 7-8:30 PM. Our groups are facilitated by experienced therapist Cortney Seltman, whose passion for building incredible group experiences is not one to miss. Spread […]
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As we were driving along a curvy, single lane road, we passed a sign that we were entering Newtown, CT and Sandy Hook. My heart sank.
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