By Naami Resnick, M.S., LGPC, NCC From a very young age, we are bombarded with messages about what we should be. Some of them are from our homes. Some come from teachers. Eventually, as we grow and develop a peer group, we absorb society’s expectations for ourselves. We are supposed…Read More
By Ezra Fromowitz, LMSW Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a well-known, and widely diagnosed, mental health condition. In fact, close to 10% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 17 years old have been diagnosed with it. Symptoms of ADHD may include: impulsivity; difficulty with concentration,…Read More
By: Naami Resnick, M.S., LGPC, NCC In a completely unanticipated turn of events, the introverts dream has come true. We have been instructed that our health and public safety requires that we stay home and do not socialize. Several days into it, some of us are realizing it may not…Read More
By Heidi Fisher, JCS Communications Specialist I have this vision of what will happen once the quarantine is over and we go back to the office. Here’s what my wishful thinking looks like. I’m wearing sweatpants, no make-up and I simply throw my hair up in a messy bun, E-VER-Y…Read More
By Jennifer Rudo, Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Match Coordinator There’s little doubt that social distancing has put a strain on the social, emotional and mental well-being of all of us—which is why connection is more important now than ever. Connection increases happiness while making you feel valued. We are…Read More
By Lisa Shifren, JCS Holocaust Survivor Specialist I have been working with Holocaust survivors since 2003. They are some of the sweetest, most resilient people that I have ever met. During this time of quarantine, I call them once a week to see how they are doing, make sure they…Read More
By Beth Land Hecht, LCSW-C Senior Manager, Community Engagement This unique and challenging time of COVID 19, that we are all living through, is clearly stressful. As parents, everything in our lives has been turned upside down. We worry about how this change in our lives impacts our children. The…Read More
By Rozi Rice and Amy Meyers Steinberg The meaning of the word Volunteer is simple, “a person who works for an organization without being paid,” or “a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service.” Being a volunteer means that you are offering something that is…Read More
By Loren Smalley, JCS Career Coach During this time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty, we may forget to continue to do what is most important, self-care. This may mean remembering to take some long deep breaths, but it also means taking time to focus on important things, including your job…Read More
By Donna Kane, JCS Grief Specialist I never heard of flattening the curve and social distancing until recently. Social distancing helps to flatten the curve, so in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic those who get infected with the virus will do so at a slower rate and not overwhelm…Read More
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