Two of the largest conferences that JFCS co-sponsors are the Annual Conference on Mental Health (held each fall – which will be virtual this year) and Conference for Caregivers (held in spring every other year)[...]
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 t[...]
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 [...]
Judy Marcus retires as JFCS’ Healing Program Coordinator after 22 years
Though
Judaism is thousands of years old, the
modern-day concept of Jewish Healing Centers doesn’t go back that far. T[...]
In addition to keynote, conference will feature workshops with 22 topics to pick from
The 19th annual Mental Health Education Conference sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community, “Creating Healin[...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By Mark Kaufman • JFCS Counselor
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organizat[...]
"Nourishing the Therapeutic Relationship": What do ancient Jewish texts and contemporary theory tell us about this? As it turns out, a lot!
JFCS will host a free CEU training on this topic on Friday,[...]
The heartbreaking events in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH left at least 31 people dead and many others injured. These horrific events left a hole in the hearts of so many people across the country and the world. What[...]
Cera is celebrating 30 years with JFCS in September
Carole Cera, a counselor and program manager with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), is celebrating 30 years with the agenc[...]
JFCS provides Counseling, Mental Health Support Services, the Mental Health Education Conference and more
By Ruth Paley • Clinical Services Director
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. [...]