September 2018 Newsletter
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September 1 - October 15, 2018
2018 High Holiday Food Drive
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This holiday season, join us in celebrating our Jewish values of
tzedakah
and
tikkun olam
by participating in the 2018 High Holiday Food Drive.
Pick up a collection bag at your local synagogue or Jewish agency. Fill the bag with nonperishable food and bring it back to your synagogue, Jewish Agency or JFS Orlando from September 1st through October 15th. Last year, thanks to your donations we collected more than 3,200 lbs. of food and more than $3,500 for our
Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry
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Join us and members of the Central Florida Jewish community in fighting food insecurity and helping feed our neighbors in need. Thank you for your generosity!
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Happy New Year!
2018-2019
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L'Shana Tova! From everyone at JFS Orlando, we wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year. May this holiday season and the year ahead be full of good health, happiness, and success.
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Thursday, September 27, 2018 8AM
Coffee Connections
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So you've heard about JFS Orlando's programs and resources, but have you ever stepped behind the scenes and seen where it all happens? Join us for
coffee and a tour
of our Family Support Center to personally see how JFS Orlando makes a positive impact on the Central Florida community.
Spots are filling quickly!
RSVP
today!
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Enroll in KidsKonnect!
2018-2019 School Year
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KidsKonnect is currently enrolling students at select Orange County public schools.
KidsKonnect is an in-school group counseling program developed by JFS Orlando to meet the critical needs of children experiencing family disruption such as parental separation, divorce, parental incarceration, homelessness, military deployment or living with non-parent relatives. It is fully funded by grants and private donations and provided at no cost to schools or families.
If you would like to refer a child to this program, contact your school guidance counselor and request the program be offered at your Orange County school.
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The Power of Giving:
Counseling, Growth and Development Program
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The
Counseling, Growth and Development Program
provides individual, couples, family and group mental health counseling in a trusting, reassuring and healing atmosphere.
At JFS Orlando we strive for a holistic approach to counseling, focusing on the individual needs of each of our clients. Our Clinical Supervisor personally screens every intake so patients don't just get the next available appointment, but the one that is the best fit for them!
Licensed clinical therapists help clients cope with major life problems in a timely and effective manner and guide people through major life transitions. O
ur counselors are able to provide therapy for most mental health concerns and each has special areas of focus, including perinatal concerns (postpartum depression), OCD, trauma, geriatric concerns, and parenting issues.
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Caring for my husband has been difficult, seeing all the changes he has to go through isn’t exactly what I expected. Sometimes I just get so frustrated, but in therapy I have some time for myself and I can be honest with my therapist. She never judges me for my anger or fear. It’s been really helpful for a lot of reasons.
-Anonymous
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September is
Self-Care Awareness Month
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This month, take the time to put yourself first. Remember that your needs are just as important as everyone else's. It may seem hard to find time for self-care, but not only is it important for yourself, but it is actually the best way we can be there for others and for the many tasks that life gives us.
One way to create "me time" is by scheduling regular appointments with a counselor. Seeing a counselor isn't just for help during a life crisis. Having someone to talk to and hear out your feelings about daily life can be a great way to get some self-care. To schedule an appointment, c
all 407-644-7593 ext. 247 or email
Ashlyn.Douglass-Barnes@JFSorlando.org
today!
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Did you know...?
In the past 40 years, JFS has provided more than
50,000 hours
of counseling to both individuals and groups.
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Help us continue our Counseling, Growth and Development Program by making an online donation today!
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A Tribute to Paul A. Grossman
Husband, father, grandfather, and philanthropist, Paul A. Grossman passed away on July 29, 2018. Paul grew up in Jersey City, learning moral values as a young Eagle Scout. He graduated with a Business degree from Washington University in St. Louis and went on to work in retail for several years. As a furniture buyer for Macy’s...
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Beyond the
Counseling
Couch
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10 Tips for Getting the Self-Care That You Need
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. It’s an important time to remember to take care of yourself and put your needs first, no matter how hard it may be. How often do we feel that we need to be on top of tasks, places, and the needs of others? Probably everyday. We hardly even stop to take care of...
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