By Sherri Sacks, Certified Resume Writer and Career Coach What better time than the beginning of a new year to make sure your resume is current? Even if you are not actively looking for a job, an updated resume is a mandatory part of your career toolkit. After all, if…Read More
Ahuva Radzyner, LMSW – Therapist, Jewish Community Services If you have been feeling less energetic and more depressed in the past few weeks, you are not alone. During the fall and winter months, an estimated 10 million Americans report increased symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). There are many factors…Read More
By Bracha Goetz, MA You probably don’t even have to close your eyes, to conjure up the image of someone who served as a wonderful role model at an important point in your life. Nearly everyone has had an encouraging mentor at some time, who has made a positive impact. …Read More
Yehuda Weisbord, LCPC, JCS Therapist It’s that time of year again. You may be feeling excited, happy, joyous, and are looking forward to fun, and spending time with family. Unfortunately, feelings of anxiety, pressure, or depression are more common around this time of year than one might expect. Are you…Read More
By Naami Resnick, M.S., JCS Family Navigator You grew up, went to college, found a job, met your partner, fell in love, and settled down. Maybe you bought a house or moved around a little and had long conversations with your significant other about your hopes and dreams for the…Read More
By Jaclyn Ades You have been interviewing consistently for six months. The resume is doing its job and getting noticed by the recruiter, applicant tracking system or a combination of both, but you haven’t made it beyond the first round of interviews. Does this sound familiar? The JCS Career Center…Read More
By Jacki Post Ashkin, LCSW-C December 1 is World AIDS Day. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and to honor those who have died. But it should also be a time to recognize that none of…Read More
By Donna Kane, M.A. Loss and grief touch everyone. It is an inevitable part of being human. How people experience these emotions can be as unique and individual as each and every person. How do we protect ourselves from the tremendous pain caused by the death of a loved one? …Read More
By Jeffrey Wolfish, LCPC Whether your child is 5 years old or 35 years old – you are his or her parent. Parenting is often associated with young children and disciplining and or providing consequences for negative behaviors. Believe it or not, the extraordinary responsibility of guiding a child even…Read More
By Victoria Smith-Thompson Last month, I, along with a seasoned JCS Job Coach, sat at the dining room table of a family. We weren’t there as dinner guests, but to talk with their young adult son, who has disabilities, about his future plans and what he wants to do with…Read More
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