Posted 3 years ago
You have heard it before – we are living through unprecedented times. This may be one of the most challenging, important and memorable times of our lives. Parents have been thrown into the role of teacher, cook, cleaner, working-from-home professional, procurer of supplies, and so much [...]Posted 3 years ago
Ideas to help keep families mentally and physically healthy By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager The other day I was trying to help my daughter make some progress on her Rubik’s Cube and we were stuck. We felt like we tried it all, and then we got a little corner of gre[...]Posted 3 years ago
Tips for navigating life at home during this difficult time By Mark Kaufman • JFCS Counselor *Folx in Relationships is a term intended to be more inclusive of the diversity of romantic relationships than “couples" We are all facing rapid changes in our routines in the face of a pan[...]Posted 3 years ago
Is JFCS open during the Governor’s Stay at Home order? Yes, while our building is closed for most activity, JFCS remains committed to our mission. We are providing the same professional services we always do – in new ways – to help NOW. • Just call JFCS at 952-546-0616 and someone wil[...]Posted 3 years ago
Adjusting to the new normal during this time of crisis Today when we speak with someone over the phone, through email or text or with FaceTime – since there’s no “seeing” or talking to one another face-to-face – we ask with true sincerity, “How are you?” Those three little word[...]Posted 3 years ago
By Michel Rousseau • JFCS Counselor Social distancing does not imply emotional distancing: Staying connected and engaged with your family/friend/communities is important, now more than ever, and can be done in a number of ways (phone, text, email, video chat, written letter, etc.). Be m[...]