JFCS offering caregiving, grief online support groups

Posted 3 weeks ago

JFCS’ recent uniting with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) has allowed us to offer many of its ongoing programming to the entire community. This includes JFS’ long-running caregiver and grief online su[...]

The Advice Corner: How can I help my children feel safe and not scared during this uncertain time?

Posted 3 weeks ago

This month’s question: “The world feels so unhinged, every day a new devastating challenge. How can I help my children feel safe and not scared during this uncertain time?” Dori Gelfman, Education and Le[...]

The Advice Corner: How do I talk with my teen about suicide?

Posted 3 months ago

This month’s question: How do I talk with my teen about suicide? Nikole Slocum, MS, LPCC, JFCS Therapist: Talking with your teen about suicide might feel like one of the hardest conversations you’ll eve[...]

The Advice Corner: My adult child is struggling with mental health – what should I do?

Posted 4 months ago

This month’s question: Seeing your adult child struggle with mental illness can feel overwhelming and upsetting; you may be left wondering, what can I do to help? Angela Cowan, MSW, LICSW, Counseling Program[...]

The Advice Corner: 3-year-old tantrums – how can I set boundaries without losing my temper?

Posted 5 months ago

This months’ question: My 3-year-old throws tantrums every time we leave the park. How can I set boundaries without losing my temper? Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Therapist (and proud parent o[...]

The Advice Corner: My teen says they’re fine, but I know they are not. How do I approach them?

Posted 6 months ago

This months’ question: If you’ve asked your teen how they are feeling and get a quick response of, “I’m fine,” it may feel like the topic is closed. You may be left wondering, is there a way to effec[...]

Resources to support parents and families in wake of the Annunciation shooting

Posted 6 months ago

By Angela Cowan, MSW, LICSW • Counseling Manager; and Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Parent Coach and Professional and Community Education Program Manager The horrific school shooting at Annunciation Cathol[...]

Social workers serve on the front lines of challenges our communities face

Posted 11 months ago

March is Social Work Month – this year’s theme is Social Work: Compassion + Action By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Mental Health and Senior Services Director Social workers have had a positive impact on so[...]

2 JFCS clinical staff participate in trip to Israel focusing on trauma response

Posted 12 months ago

Two JFCS staff members – one from Senior Services and one from Counseling – recently participated in a trip to Israel designed to create cultural connection, learning, and contribute to impactful mental hea[...]

The productivity trap

Posted 1 year ago

By Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist “There’s not enough time in the day…” “I’m so tired after work…” “I wish I had time for that…” So many folks have internalized messa[...]