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Grieving a Loss to Suicide

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026

  • 7-8pm

A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.

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Birth-12 Months Parent Class

  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026 + 3 more dates

  • 11:15am-12:15pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for a warm, supportive parent class designed to nurture your baby’s early development – and your confidence as a caregiver. Co-led by a Virginia Frank Child Development Center early childhood Family Therapist and an Integrated Pediatric Therapies Speech-Language Pathologist, this gathering offers a unique blend of emotional, relational, and developmental guidance during your baby’s first year of life. Register todayTogether we will explore such topics as:

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Northbrook

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 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm and is co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El and Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook. Please contact Daniel Bahner LPC, for more information.

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Bubbe, Zayde and Me!

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026 + 3 more dates

  • 9:30-10:30am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Tired of hearing the B word? … “I’m Bored!” Looking for new and creative activity ideas to use at home this summer? Come play and explore our therapy spaces with Integrated Pediatric Therapies! Our occupational therapist will be available to offer creative play ideas for any space and answer questions about our program. All caregivers are welcome! Recommended for ages 3 years and older. 

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Thursdays, 1-2pm June 11-July 16
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, June 14, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1pm to 3:30pm at our Northbrook location, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200.
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 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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