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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom, beginning December 27th. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and obtain the Zoom link.

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Grieving a Loss to Suicide

A free monthly drop-in group on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are navigating the world after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Co-led by experienced clinicians Tracey Kite, LCSW and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom, beginning December 27th. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and obtain the Zoom link.

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LinkedIn 101

Learn the basics of LinkedIn with tips and ideas on how to put your profile together. LinkedIn is a critical tool in your networking toolbox and this workshop will help you get started. LinkedIn workshops convene June 3, August 7, October 28 and December 16, 2024. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Marsha Raynes, LCSW.

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6689 N Kedzie Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

This grief support group is geared for those 55 and younger who are grieving the death of their spouse or partner within the past two years. The group will meet in person for six Tuesday evening sessions, beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7pm. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

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Citizenship Class in Partnership with Vernon Area Public Library

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:45pm

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English. The first class introduces the course and materials. Register Today Classes meet 7:00-8:45pm on the following Tuesdays: January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2.

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20s & 30s Grief Support Group

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent, sibling, or partner, sometimes it's good to be with people who get it. Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Base Chicago, and JCFS Chicago, this group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space. Time for each session is as follows:

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Northbrook

  • Wednesday, May 15, 2024 + 3 more dates

  • 3rd Wednesday of each month
    7-8:30pm
  • Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Please join us for an in-person monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm and is co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El and Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom, beginning December 27th. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and obtain the Zoom link.

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Virtual Program | Movement to Soothe the Soul

  • Thursday, January 18, 2024

  • 9:30am

Join No Shame On U, JCFS Chicago, and Chicago Board for Rabbis and Beth Lofchie Jacobson, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor, for a fitness session aimed at soothing your mind and raising your spirits. Information and registration can be found on NoShameOnYou.org.

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Sibshops

Upcoming In-Person and Virtual Sibshops

  • Sunday, May 19, 2024 + 2 more dates

  • In-person sessions: 1-3:30pm
    Virtual sessions: Not currently scheduled
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 View Map

Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with a variety of special needs a place to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive, and recreational setting. They discuss their common joys and concerns, learn to handle sibling-specific “sticky situations” and have fun! For kids ages 6-12 years old.

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Virtual

  • Monday, May 27, 2024 + 3 more dates

  • 4th Monday of each month
    7:30-9:00pm

Please join us for a virtual monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:30-9:00 pm and is co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Emanuel Congregation, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation, and Temple Sholom of Chicago.

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Virtual Program | Embracing Chaos Through Art

  • Monday, January 22, 2024

  • 12-12:30pm

Unlock the power of creativity for mental well-being through the arts with Bari Fleischer, MFA and Doctoral Candidate in DEI, for an interactive art session promoting self-expression as a tool for processing and managing mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and general stress.

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6689 N Kedzie Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

This grief support group is geared for those 55 and younger who are grieving the death of their spouse or partner within the past two years. The group will meet in person for six Tuesday evening sessions, beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7pm. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

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Citizenship Class in Partnership with Vernon Area Public Library

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:45pm

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English. The first class introduces the course and materials. Register Today Classes meet 7:00-8:45pm on the following Tuesdays: January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2.

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Virtual Program | Yoga with a Special Focus on Wellbeing

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024

  • 4pm

Take a mental health break and join No Shame On U, JCFS Chicago, and Chicago Board for Rabbis for Yoga with a Special Focus on Well-being. Open to anyone 13+. No experience or equipment is needed. Facilitated by Mara M. Zimmerman, CYT, CHS. Information and registration can be found on NoShameOnYou.org.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom, beginning December 27th. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and obtain the Zoom link.

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How a Special Needs Trust Works

  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024

  • 2-3pm

Planning for the financial future of your child with disabilities? A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a way a family can financially support their loved one with a disability that won’t impact their eligibility for government benefits. Come join us as presenter Darcy J. Chamberlin discusses the ins and outs of Special Needs Trusts. This event is free to attend but registration is required. 

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Moving Towards Healing-Centered Care

  • Thursday, January 25, 2024

  • 9am-12:30pm

The past does not simply disappear. Both the traumas and the triumphs in our histories are alive within us and within those we care for. How do we turn to face the wounds that we carry, and at the same time, tap the strength, resilience, and wisdom from our ancestral roots to help us today?

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6689 N Kedzie Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

This grief support group is geared for those 55 and younger who are grieving the death of their spouse or partner within the past two years. The group will meet in person for six Tuesday evening sessions, beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7pm. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

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Citizenship Class in Partnership with Vernon Area Public Library

  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  • 7-8:45pm

If you'd like to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, attend this 12-week series to prepare for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English. The first class introduces the course and materials. Register Today Classes meet 7:00-8:45pm on the following Tuesdays: January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2.

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Separation and Identity: Clinical Considerations in Adolescent Treatment

  • Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  • 12-1pm

Led by David Lipschutz. Adolescence is one of the most transformative periods in our lives. Existing research on this stage of our lives has never been more descriptive and plentiful. This presentation will provide a useful conceptualization of the three stages of adolescent development by briefly reviewing clinical considerations, neuroscience, and empirical research. We’ll consider identity, separation, attachments, and repairs as clinical areas of focus when working with teens who are struggling with relationships, school issues, and family.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group will meet on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom, beginning December 27th. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and obtain the Zoom link.

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