Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, psychosis and chronic pain.

The following events, Resumes & Cover Letters and LinkedIn, will be taking place at two different JCFS Chicago locations. You can register for a session at either our downtown Chicago location at 216 W. Jackson Blvd., or our Skokie location at 5150 Golf Road. 

This fun, play-based group is designed for 2- to 3-year-old children who need support to develop language, play, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and clean up are performed in a classroom setting with a low therapist to child ratio. This provides opportunities for children to learn and practice skills needed for daily preschool routines, like circle time, snack, art, and play. Monthly themes are used to enhance vocabulary development in early basic concepts and pre-literacy skills.

This seminar will provide participants with a basic, yet practical understanding of cognitive and behavioral principles and models that inform CBT treatment. CBT case conceptualizations will be highlighted, along with CBT key features including session structure and agenda setting, guided discovery, cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and exposure treatment. Work with clients who have anxiety and depressive disorders will be used to promote integration of CBT treatment tools and strategies.

Please join us for this event in recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. This year, the discussion will focus on the critical shortage of accessible and affordable housing in the Chicago area and the impact that this has on older adults and adults with disabilities. Local community housing advocacy programs will highlight what can be done to influence and create positive change around housing issues.

Featured speakers:

Are you a job seeker in need of better ways to find the right job? If the following questions sound familiar, then join the Job Club, led by a professional career counselor ready to help you create a successful job search strategy: 

Please join us for a monthly drop-in grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one.  The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month and is sponsored by Temple Beth-El in Northbrook.

This fun, play-based group is designed for 2- to 3-year-old children who need support to develop language, play, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and clean up are performed in a classroom with a low therapist to child ratio. This provides opportunities for children to learn and practice skills needed for daily preschool routines, like circle time, snack, art, and play. Monthly themes are used to enhance vocabulary development in early basic concepts and pre-literacy skills. Also accepting clients who qualify for Early Intervention.

A free monthly drop-in group 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 Lipsig Kite, LCSW and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss.

Join us for JCFS Associates Board Annual Event, 6-8 p.m. at Headquarters Beercade!

Proceeds support HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.

$30 in advance, $35 at the door. Appetizers and drink ticket included.
Raffle drawing with a chance to win great prizes!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Haley Zimmerman or call 773.467.3746 for more information.

Register Today!