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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 + 12 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, 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 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Virtual

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 free support 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. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 22, 2026 + 12 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, 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 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Winning the Interview

  • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Preparation is key! It may be virtual, in-person, with a group or over numerous follow-up sessions, but interviewing comes with the job search. Learn and practice how to interview in any setting to secure your next job! Afternoon interview workshops convene April 30 and June 23 at 2pm with morning workshops available May 20 at 11am. 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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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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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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LinkedIn 101

  • Thursday, June 25, 2026 + 1 more dates

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    morning and afternoon sessions available

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 workshop convenes in the afternoon on April 15 and June 25 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available May 26 at 11am. 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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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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A Conversation about Addiction (in Russian)

Open meeting with a distinguished Russian speaking panel of Dr. Mark Shukhman and Dr. Andrei Lev, moderated by JCFS Russian speaking chaplain Rabbi Pinchas Zusis, Ph.D. Panel will address and answer questions on why addiction occurs, how to recognize the problem, treatment, and prevention. Light refreshments will be served. 

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