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JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ANY PROGRAM
Contact Debra
H. Levenstein at 609-243-0390 or debral@jfcsonline.org unless otherwise indicated.
New Moms
Friday Mornings
April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23
10:30am-12:00pm
The Jewish Center
435 Nassau Street
Princeton
Fee: $36/mom
Facilitator: Riva Levy, LSW
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by March 25, 2008
This weekly group is designed for new moms and their babies (up to nine months old) to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges a new baby brings to the family.
Jewish Bereavement Group
Tuesdays
April 8th, 15th, 22, May 6, 13th, 20th, 27th
11-12:30 pm
The Jewish Center
435 Nassau Street
Princeton
Fee: None
Facilitator: Riva Levy, MSW
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by April 2, 2008
Following the death of a loved one each of us moves, in our own time and in our own way, through a process of grief, mourning and adjustment. But we do not have to grieve alone…This weekly group is designed to allow members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult , regardless of affiliation, who has lost a spouse or life partner within the past 18 months.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION
From Home to the Workplace (Click for Flyer)
Mondays
April 7, 14, 21, May 5 and 12
11:00am – 1:00pm
The Jewish Center of Princeton
435 Nassau Street, Princeton
Fee: $250/person: includes kosher box lunch and two personal assessments from a certified career counselor
Facilitator: Ilana Levitt, MA, MED
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by March 31, 2008
This five week course is a “how to” program for women deciding whether to and how to re-enter the work force. Learn to make good career choices.
Identify individual skills. Identify personal interests. Research career options and develop a career plan. Learn what you want to do when you grow up.
SPACE IS LIMITED. ACT NOW.
PROJECT REEMPLOYMENT
Monday May 5, Wednesday May 7 and Monday May 12
6:30pm – 9:00pm
JFCS 707 Alexander Road, Suite 102
Facilitator: Beverly Andres
FREE
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by April 28, 2008
Leave message for Beverly Andres at 609-987-8100 X 118 or beverlya@jfcsonline.org
This Series of workshops is for individuals looking to get back into the work force who have been downsized, changing careers, and are new to the workforce. They will learn skills necessary to perform a job search, write a resume, interview with executives and network with professionals. (This is a three session workshop, you must sign up for all three sessions)
PAST PROGRAMS FOR YOUR REVIEW; IF INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS, PLEASE CONTACT DEBRA LEVENSTEIN TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON A
LIST TO RECEIVE A FLYER AS SOON AS
WORKSHOP/PROGRAM DATES BECOME AVAILABLE.
WINTER GROUPS BEING FORMED
IF INTERESTED CONTACT
DEBRA H. LEVENSTEIN 609-243-0390 or
Email debral@jfcsonline.org
PASSOVER: IT'S MORE THAN JUST A DINNER PARTY
Sunday April 6, 2008
2:00 – 4:00pm
Market Fair Center Court
US 1 at Meadow Road, Princeton
FREE
JFCS offers a little Passover learning and fun.
Think Passover, Think Spring, Think Freedom, Think 4
4 cups of wine, 4 questions, 4 sons
Think Music and Stories and Crafts
Activities for the children; resources and materials and people for the adults.
Treats and Free Drawings Too!
Walking on Eggshells: Being Senisitive Grandparents when Your Kids Intermarry
Sunday, March 30, 2008
10:30-11:30 am
Panera Bread
136 Nassau Street
Princeton
Free
Facilitators: Linda F. Meisel and Eve Coulson
Join other grandparents as we explore how to share Passover with our sons or daughters-in-law, their family and your grandchildren in ways that promote mutual respect and positive communication. Discuss the complex issues related to intercultural/interfaith family relationships.
Please RSVP by March 26, 2008
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
MATING IN CAPTIVITY: RECONCILING THE EROTIC + THE DOMESTIC
Presented by Esther Perel, MA, LMFT and author of the book with the same name
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Conference Center at NJHA
760 Alexander Road
Princeton
Early bird fee is $80/person – Continental breakfast, NO LUNCH
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY MARCH 3
5 Social Work CEUs requested
Contact Debra H. Levenstein at 609-243-0390 or debral@jfcsonline.org.
“Esther Perel is a fearless writer and thinker who will challenge your views about sex in a radical and fundamental way. She has the most original, edgy, intelligent, and high-spirited voice out there on passionless sex versus erotic vitality.” - Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., author of Dance of Anger
A COMMUNITY PROGRAM ON AUTISM, ASPERGER SYNDROME
Presented by Dr. Ami Klin, Director of Autism Program at Yale Child Study Center
A Program for Parents and Child Service Providers
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
7:00 -9:00pm (Registration begins at 6:30pm)
Adath Israel Congregation
1958 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville
No Fee
Let us know you are coming by January 18
Call Debra H. Levenstein at 609-243-0390
or debral@jfcsonline.org
Dr. Klin will provide a brief overview of autism, spectrum disorders and asperger syndrome. He will concentrate on what parents should know about these including updates on treatment, early identification and early intervention. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
We thank The Karma Foundation for their generous support.
A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
AUTISM, ASPERGER SYNDROME: Clincial Features, Assessment, Treatment and Interventions
Presented by Dr. Ami Klin, Director of Autism Program at Yale Child Study Center
A Program for Social Workers, Behavior Analysts, NJ Educators and other interested parties
Thursday, January 24, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm (Registration begins at 8:30am)
Conference Center at NJHA
760 Alexander Road
Princeton
Early bird fee is $50/ person (by January 2) – Continental breakfast, NO LUNCH
PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JANUARY 14
5 Social Work CEU'S requested.
Contact Debra H. Levenstein at 609-243-0390 or debral@jfcsonline.org
This day-long workshop will provide participants with a detailed understanding of current knowledge of the autism spectrum disorders with an emphasis on implications of research for clinical intervention. Three sections will cover the clinical features of these conditions, principles of assessment, differential diagnosis, and guidelines for treatment and educational interventions.
We thank The Karma Foundation for their generous support.
TAKE A LITTLE CHANUKAH SPIN AT BORDERS
Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers a little Chanuka fun and learning.There will be crafts, music, storytelling and Chanuka resources. Do you know what the Chanukah candelabrum is called? Do you know why we eat latkes (potato pancakes) on Chanuka? Do you know the story of Chanuka? Do you know how to play dreidle? Are you looking for answers to these questions and more? We’ll have ‘em! We’ll also have other Jewish community contact information. Come on by for a little Chanuka spin at Borders Book Store!
NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE PRICE OF PRIVILEGE?
Madeline Levine started the discussion. Linda Meisel, Executive Director of JFCS, will continue the conversation. This is an opportunity for parents to participate in a facilitated follow-up discussion to the November 4th program that was held at Congregation Beth Chaim.
Facilitator: Linda Meisel, LCSW
Please RSVP by Thursday December 6
To Debra H. Levenstein 609-243-0390 or debral@jfcsonline.org
THE PRICE OF PRIVILEGE
Madeline Levine, Ph.D., author of the groundbreaking book The Price of Privilege, is coming to Princeton to explode one child-rearing myth after another. With empathy and candor, Levine identifies parenting practices that are toxic to healthy self-development and that have contributed to epidemic levels of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse in the most unlikely place – the affluent family.
PROJECT RE-EMPLOYMENT
This Series of workshops, funded by United Way, is for individuals looking to get back into the work force who have been downsized, changing careers, and are new to the workforce. They will learn skills necessary to perform a job search, write a resume, interview with executives and network with professionals.
SIBSHOP
This weekly group is designed for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who have siblings with special needs. Here they have a chance to form a support community, learn from and enjoy one another, and discuss the common joys and challenges that come with having a sibling with special needs. Sibshop is a recreational and activity-based program.
NEW MOMS
This weekly group is designed for new moms and their babies (up to nine months old) to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges a new baby brings to the family.
PROJECT S.A.R.A.H.
Presentations:
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUSPECT SOMEONE I KNOW IS IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP?
Hands on materials and real suggestions with time for Q&A.
A REALITY CHECK INTO THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND DOMESTIC ABUSE
Family Law Practitioners in the PMB area, members of the Task Force present
their own real experiences with individuals, the law and the courts with time for Q&A.
There will be a very short business meeting following these two presentations.
Bring your friends, family, acquaintances, and colleagues – we should all know how to respond when approached.
You Need Not be a Stranger
NEW to town? New or CURIOUS about Judaism? Of another heritage but married to someone Jewish? Just HAVEN’T GOTTEN AROUND to finding out about the Jewish community in our area? Warm and knowledgeable individuals will greet you with apples and honey, information about the upcoming Jewish holidays and resources about local Jewish life.
Pre-Passover Seder for Survivors of Domestic Violence
A Passover Seder for Jewish women who have experienced abuse.
The event has four goals: 1) to identify Judaism as a source of spiritual strength and as a means of eliminating domestic violence; 2) to address the spiritual needs of survivors of domestic violence; 3) to break the isolation intrinsic to domestic violence by creating a feeling of community; and 4) to instill a sense of hope that freedom can be regained both as an individual and as a member of a community.
Grandparenting Your Interfaith Grandchild
A facilitated coffee and conversation about grandparenting your interfaith grandchild.
New Moms II
This new group is designed for you, mom, to connect with other moms and discuss the daily joys and challanges another "new" baby brings to the family. Topics include sibling rivalry, introducing spirituality, and "mommy" time.
Social Skills for Kids
This weekly program addresses the needs and social concerns of 6-10 year old boys and girls. Through child-centered play we explore ways to build positive peer relationships, reading social cues, and building social self-confidence. Learning comes from peer feedback and encouragement in using adaptive social skills.
ACT: Adpoted Children Talk
ACT is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been adopted. Here they have chance to form a community of support, to learn, enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to being adopted.
Caregivers Group
This weekly group is for caregivers of elderly relatives,
whether long-distance or actively involved in day-to-day responsibilities
who may be feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed and isolated. It
will help you find resources and information and provide direction
and guidance in a warm and caring atmosphere.
INTERFAITH CONFERENCE
Yours, Mine & Ours
A Community Program Exploring Interfaith Relationships.
MISERY BEYOND THE MEZUZAH
Letty Cottin Pogrebin speaks out against domestic violence in the Jewish community.
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