by Katie Godshall, LCSW-BACS, & Jennifer Keith, JFS Behavioral Health Intern The new school year is upon us! Parents are joyfully stuffing backpacks while kids look on in utter disbelief that summer is over. Whether you are a student or a parent of a student, you may be feeling the onset of New-School-Year-Anxiety. Fortunately,Read More
Katie Godshall, LCSW-BACS, JFS Intern Program Supervisor This time of year is usually filled with flustered shopping, indulgent meals, traveling and time spent with our loved ones. A season full of cheer can also be isolating and difficult if you have lost someone dear. Whether this is the first holiday since theRead More
Candice Rosenblum, LCSW Clinical Social Worker, Northshore “Brian” was battling depression when he sought treatment from Jewish Family Service (JFS) last year. The death of his father triggered painful memories of a difficult childhood spent with a physically and verbally abusive alcoholic father. This behavior often creates a negative sense of self for children. ARead More
5 Ways to Preserve Senior Independence Having a conversation about change in lifestyle can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are five key areas in which you can encourage or maintain a senior’s ability to remain independent and safe in their own home. 1.Home Safety & Preventions Conditions in theRead More