Posted 5 years ago
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 can we do and how can we make any sense of these evil acts of violence? Further, how s[...] Posted 5 years ago
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 agency this year and now she has another accomplishment to celebrate – she has been honore[...] Posted 5 years ago
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. Why do we “celebrate” or acknowledge mental health awareness this way?
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By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
When our Counseling department decided to write a blog post in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I apologetically and reluctantly volunteered.
“I’m willing to write it, but who wants to hear from a man? I mean, we[...] Posted 5 years ago
By Becky Lyle Sulkin, MSW, LGSW • Jewish Community Addiction Services Coordinator
JFCS is excited to announce the launch of Jewish Community Addiction Services. In developing these initiatives, we have been guided by a community survey and the Jewish Community Addiction Services Advis[...] Posted 5 years ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication, coping skills and symptom management, stre[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Natalie Oleson • JFCS Psychotherapist
The holiday season can be a stressful time for families. Parents are extra busy with holiday parties, shopping and preparing. Kids can struggle with change in routine, as well as the increased sugar intake! All of these things can make even the[...] Posted 6 years ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication, coping skills and symptom management, stre[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Counseling Program Manager
Domestic violence is a serious issue in our society. It takes all forms. All shapes. All sizes. All genders. All ages. All religions. All races. All income levels. All educational levels.
No one is exempt.
Dom[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Counselor
Suicide is unfortunately more common than many think. We hear about it often – but suicide is hardest when it strikes close to home.
I met Jim when I was a young teen, growing up in a rural area of Ohio. He came from the South, [...] 