May 6, 2021
May is Mental Health Month

Each year millions of Americans take stock of their mental health. Whether adapting to life after trauma and stress, dealing with anger and frustration, or processing big changes, there is one important thing to remember – you are not alone. 

While JCS engages in discussions about mental health year-round, this month we invite you to join us in reducing the stigma around mental health struggles by engaging in conversation, sharing knowledge and ideas, and taking personal steps in a positive direction.

Learn more about JCS services for emotional and behavioral health, hear from our therapists, and join us for special events below.
JCS THERAPISTS SHARE THOUGHTS
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3 Ways to Practice Meditation

By Jen Taylor, LCSW-C 

By now, we've all heard that meditation is good for our physical and emotional well-being. Here are three easy options for working it into our daily routines.
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Family Therapy – When is it Time to Seek Help?

By Naami Resnick, MS, LGPC, NCC 

Parenting and family dynamics can be complex, especially in a time of heightened stress. Therapy can help, but how do you know what kind of therapy is right for your family, when to get started, and how to evaluate if it’s working? 
TOOLS TO THRIVE WITH JCS
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Spreading Our Wings

May 12-14 
12:00 pm via Zoom 

In just three sessions, Howard Reznick, MSW, LCSW-C, JCS 
Senior Manager of Prevention & Wellness, will guide you through strategies and techniques to build your personal toolkit for thriving in our ever-changing world.
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Yoga for the Mind 

May 27, June 24 
11:00 am via Zoom 

Treat yourself to some self-care! Brittni Barcase, JCS Heath Educator and 500-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, will guide you through breathwork, introduce you to mindfulness exercises to soften everyday stressors, and offer you community connection with others.
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Mental Health & Resilience in Challenging Times

June 10 
4:30 pm via Zoom

Join JCS & NAMI of Metropolitan Baltimore as we look at how our emotional well-being was impacted by events of this past year, strategies that have helped guide us through difficult times, and the lessons we can carry forward into the future.

The JCS 13th Annual Meeting will take place immediately after the program.
ONGOING GROUPS & PROGRAMS
JCS provides a variety of virtual opportunities
  to connect, learn, and share, including: 

  • Care Partner Conversations: When Your Loved One Has Dementia 
  • Care Partner Conversations: When Your Loved One Has Parkinson’s Disease
  • Wellness Conversations: Living with Low Vision  
  • Wellness Conversations: Living with Parkinson’s Disease 
  • Grieving Together: Suicide Loss Survivors 
  • Meaningful Day Activities for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Good Company - For People 55+
Jewish Community Services, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, is able to respond in times of crisis thanks to the funding and financial support it receives from The Associated’s Annual Campaign. Now, more than ever, we need your support to continue meeting the growing needs in our community. Please say, “Hineini: Here I am,” by choosing to support those in need through The Associated. Make a donation, make a difference, associated.org/give.