Stay Home, Stay Safe:  Not Always True for Survivors of Abuse

Stay Home, Stay Safe: Not Always True for Survivors of Abuse

As society locks down to contain the spread of COVID-19, a separate public health concern just got a lot more complicated.

Meaningful Volunteering Ideas That You Can Do Today

Meaningful Volunteering Ideas That You Can Do Today

Our success in responding to world-changing events is often measured by the small moments and encounters, like checking in on a loved one.

The Other Side of the Desert

The Other Side of the Desert

Times of overwhelming challenge can also be times of deep healing.

Four Ways to Extract Meaning, from Viktor Frankl

Four Ways to Extract Meaning, from Viktor Frankl

By Liz Coleclough, Ph.D., Director of Counseling and Project DVORA at JFS; and Lena Neufeld, Psy.D., Teen and Young Adult Therapist at JFS. 

Passover: A Model for Overcoming Adversity

Passover: A Model for Overcoming Adversity

The famous Passover question, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” takes on new meaning this year.

Local Islands and Pockets of Calm

Local Islands and Pockets of Calm

Constant news and anxiety surrounds us all, but for kids it can be especially detrimental. For some ideas on how to create “local islands and pockets of calm” for teens and young adults in this uncharted time, read on for more from our incredible Counseling Team.

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