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

  • Monday, December 14, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • 7:00 - 8:30pm
  • JCFS Siegle Building 5140 Golf Rd Skokie, IL 60077 View Map

This grief support group is for adults age 60 and younger who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the past two years.The group offers a compassionate and supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others navigating the loss of a partner. We will meet in person for six Tuesday evening sessions on October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30, and December 14.This group is generously supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

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Citizenship Class in Partnership with Vernon Area Public Library

  • Tuesday, April 2, 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.

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Separation and Identity: Clinical Considerations in Adolescent Treatment

  • Wednesday, January 31, 2024

  • 12-1pm

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 Group For Difficult Times

  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025

  • 12-1pm

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 meets on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, LCSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and to obtain the Zoom link.

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