Counseling and Mental Health Services Archives - Page 5 of 7 - Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

Ask a JFCS Counselor: How do I stop feeling anxious from reading the news?

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 cau[...]

Domestic violence awareness

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[...]

When suicide enters our world

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 Ji[...]

Ask a JFCS Counselor: Should my 7-year-old see a therapist?

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 cau[...]

Mental Health Education Conference Oct. 21 will feature humorist and radio personality John Moe

Posted 6 years ago

The 18th annual Mental Health Education Conference sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community, “Hope, Humor and Healing – Finding Light in Dark Places,” will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at [...]

In a community originally reluctant to address mental illness, Laurie Kramer’s mission has been to educate and lessen stigma

Posted 6 years ago

Kramer (pictured at right with Conference Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Gordon), founder of the annual Mental Health Education Conference, will step down from the Conference Coordinator role this fall after 18 years[...]