Week of March 27, 2023

Date Event Location Contact
JVS Career & Employment

2-3:30pm

JVS Career & Employment

LinkedIn is a critical tool in your networking toolbox. Social media continues to impact the job market and learning the best ways to show your worth online is crucial to landing your next position. LinkedIn workshops convene June 14, July 20, August 28 and September 20, 2023.

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. 

JVS Career & Employment
JVS Career & Employment
Chelsea Sammarco
ChelseaSammarco@JCFS.org
Children & Adolescents

6-7pm

Children & Adolescents

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this speech-language pathologist-lead group, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 8-week group will be offered in-person at our clinic!

Children & Adolescents

Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Children & Adolescents
Megan Kowalski
MeganKowalski@JCFS.org
Professional & Community Training

10-11:30am

Professional & Community Training

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.  ACT integrates mindfulness skills with values-guided living. It helps clients develop a compassionate relationship to painful thoughts and feelings versus attempting to avoid or control them.  This shift allows clients to focus instead on clarifying personal values and using that knowledge to take action that promotes a rich, meaningful life.

Professional & Community Training

Siegel Building
5140 Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077

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Professional & Community Training
Sarah Piggott
JCFSTraining@JCFS.org
Support Groups

7:30-9pm

Support Groups

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 and Temple Sholom of Chicago. Contact Marsha Raynes to register.

Support Groups
Support Groups
Marsha Raynes
MarshaRaynes@JCFS.org

Contact Marsha Raynes to register.

People with Disabilities & Their Families

2-3pm CST

People with Disabilities & Their Families

This presentation by the RTA will cover accessible public transportation in Chicago. We will take a closer look at accessibility features on fixed route public transportation, RTA Fare Programs, ADA Paratransit, and the Taxi Access Program. We’ll also discuss RTA’s free Travel Training Program and how to plan an accessible trip in Chicago. Our Presenter Katie Garrity is a Mobility Outreach Coordinator for the Regional Transportation Authority. She is a licensed clinical social worker and is passionate about community education.

People with Disabilities & Their Families
People with Disabilities & Their Families
Kathryn Dougherty
KathrynDougherty@JCFS.org
People with Disabilities & Their Families

1-3:30pm

People with Disabilities & Their Families

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.

WINTER 2023 Sibshops

JCFS Chicago will be offering both virtual and in-person Sibshops this spring.  In-person Sibshops will have a limited number of spots and masking is required.  We will use outdoor spaces as weather permits.

People with Disabilities & Their Families
People with Disabilities & Their Families
Tammy Besser, LCSW
TamaraBesser@JCFS.org