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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By Mark Kaufman • JFCS Counselor September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. That is a scary statistic, but for[...]Posted 4 weeks ago
"Nourishing the Therapeutic Relationship": What do ancient Jewish texts and contemporary theory tell us about this? As it turns out, a lot! JFCS will host a free CEU training on this topic on Friday, Sept. 20, at its office in Golden Valley (5905 Golden Valley Rd). Rabbi a[...]Posted 1 month ago
The heartbreaking events in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH left at least 31 people dead and many others injured. These horrific events left a hole in the hearts of so many people across the country and the world. What can we do and how can we make any sense of these evil acts of violence? Further, how s[...]Posted 2 months ago
Cera is celebrating 30 years with JFCS in September
Carole Cera, a counselor and program manager with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), is celebrating 30 years with the agency this year and now she has another accomplishment to celebrate – she has been honore[...]Posted 4 months ago
JFCS provides Counseling, Mental Health Support Services, the Mental Health Education Conference and more
By Ruth Paley • Clinical Services Director May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Why do we “celebrate” or acknowledge mental health awareness this way?
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By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist When our Counseling department decided to write a blog post in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I apologetically and reluctantly volunteered. “I’m willing to write it, but who wants to hear from a man? I mean, we[...]Posted 6 months ago
By Becky Lyle Sulkin, MSW, LGSW • Jewish Community Addiction Services Coordinator JFCS is excited to announce the launch of Jewish Community Addiction Services. In developing these initiatives, we have been guided by a community survey and the Jewish Community Addiction Services Advis[...]Posted 7 months ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication, coping skills and symptom management, stre[...]Posted 9 months ago
By Natalie Oleson • JFCS Psychotherapist The holiday season can be a stressful time for families. Parents are extra busy with holiday parties, shopping and preparing. Kids can struggle with change in routine, as well as the increased sugar intake! All of these things can make even the[...]Posted 11 months ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication, coping skills and symptom management, stre[...]