Enid Ancell Family Center
Julie Dorfman, MSW, CSW, Coordinator, 472-3300, x412
E-mail:
dorfmanj@jccmw.org
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Support Groups and
Workshops
In times of crisis or transition, we don’t always know how or where to get
help. A staff member will assist you or provide referrals to mental health
specialists, counseling, parenting skills training, legal advice, divorce
mediation, or support groups. Throughout the year, a variety of workshops
will be offered in reference to the above mentioned topics as well as
additional subject matters.
Spousal Bereavement Group
Adults who have lost a spouse will gain support,
strength and friendship from this 8-week bereavement group.
Tuesdays, $175
October 7 - December 9, 2008
January 20 - March 17, 2009
April 7 - June 2, 2009
7:30-9:00pm
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
Parental
Bereavement Group
Adults who have lost a parent will gain support,
strength and friendship from this 8-week parent bereavement group.
Wednesdays, $175
October 8 - December 17, 2008
January 21 - March 18, 2009
April 8- June 3, 2009
7:30-9:00pm
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
Women's Issues Support
Group
Interested in the give and take of women sharing with
other women? This group provides the comfort of knowing you are not
alone in problems and solutions. Join us for an
8-week, closed and confidential, support group.
Thursdays, $175
October 16 - December 11, 2008
January 22 - March 19, 2009
April 2 - June 4, 2009
9:30-11:00am
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
YOUR PARENTS ARE (GETTING) DIVORCED TOO?
Children ages 9-12 will gain support and develop
coping skills during this difficult family transition. 6 week group.
Thursdays, $240
Fall Series: October 16-November 20, 2008
Winter Series: January 22- March 5, 2009
Spring Series: April 23-May 28, 2009
4:00-5:00pm
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
Adolescents ages 13-16 will gain support and develop coping skills during
this difficult family transition. 6 week group.
Thursdays, $240
Fall Series: October 16 - November 20, 2008
Winter Series: January 22 - March 5, 2009
Spring Series: April 23-May 28, 2009
5:15-6:15 pm
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
In addition to providing a supportive peer group to
foster socialization, this group will include structured training focused on
increasing social awareness and developing social interaction skills for
children ages 9-12. 6 week group.
Tuesdays, $240
Fall Series: October 28-December 2, 2008
Winter Series: January 20- March 3, 2009
Spring Series: April 21-May 26, 2009
4:00-5:00 pm
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
In addition to providing a supportive peer group to foster socialization,
this group will include structured training focused on increasing social
awareness and developing social interaction skills for adolescents ages
13-16. 6 week group.
Tuesdays, $240
Fall Series: October 28-December 2, 2008
Winter Series: January 20- March 3, 2009
Spring Series: April 21-May 26, 2009
5:15-6:15 pm
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
PARENTING AS A SEPARATED/DIVORCED ADULT
How can you manage your own strong emotions and concerns during this
transition while still maintaining optimal parenting? 6 week group.
Tuesdays, $240
Fall Series: October 28 - December 2, 2008
Winter Series: January 20 - March 3, 2009
Spring Series: April 21-May 26, 2009
9:30-10:30 am
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
Or
Thursdays, $240
Fall Series: October 16-November 20, 2008
Winter Series: January 22 - March 5, 2009
Spring Series: April 23 - May 28, 2009
6:30-7:30 pm
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
PARENTING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS PRESCHOOLER
Gain information, support, emotional insight, and practical interventions in
a group for parents of special needs preschoolers. 6 week group.
Thursdays, $240
Fall Series: October 16-November 20
Winter Series:January 22- March 5
Spring Series: April 23-May 28
9:30-10:30 am
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
PARENTING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD
Gain information, support, emotional insight, and
practical interventions in a group for parents of special needs school age
children. 6 week group.
Thursdays, $240
Fall Series: October 16 - November 20, 2008
Winter Series: January 22 - March 5, 2009
Spring Series: April 23 - May 28, 2009
10:30-11:30 am
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
AM I TURNING INTO MY MOTHER/FATHER?
Parents of preschoolers focus on how their own
parenting is influenced by their family of origin issues.
Mondays, $240
Fall Series: October 12 - November 17, 2008
Winter Series: January 26 - March 9, 2009
Spring Series: April 20 - June 1, 2009
9:15-10:15 am
Led by Dr. Naomi Adler
Workshops
IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON FAMILY
Thursday, October 30, 2008
7:30-9:00pm
$30
When a marriage ends, multiple feelings arise. This workshop is designed on
three major aspects: coping with your feelings, communicating with your
ex-partner, and supporting your children.
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
ANGER MANAGEMENT
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7:30-9:00pm
$30
Anger is a healthy emotion. How we express it determines the outcome. Learn
effective strategies for making anger work for you. Develop constructive
responses to the anger of others.
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
TRANSITIONING TO MOTHERHOOD
Thursday, March 26, 2009
7:30-9:00pm
$30
Understanding the challenges of motherhood, changing relationships and
postpartum blues, returning to work, and re-establishing your identity. Led
by Caroline Goldmacher Kern
TEACHING COUPLES TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY
Thursday, May 21, 2009
7:30-9:00pm
$30
Because we are so anxious to be heard, we forget to listen to our partner.
In this workshop you will learn simple techniques that will enhance your
listening as well as speaking skills.
Led by Caroline Goldmacher Kern |
