Support and Therapy Groups
Assistance for Family Members, Spouses, and Caregivers of Older Adults
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Wide Range of Options Available
CJE offers a wide range of resources for older adults and their caregivers to find a support system. Older adults and family caregivers are invited to attend a Support or Therapy Group that’s designed to fit their needs.
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Adult Day Services Care Partner Support Group
FOURTH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 1:30-2:30PM A support group for ADS Evanston care partners only. Led by Jordyn Cohen, LCSW. Cost Free. Registration Required: […]
Aging Together—Virtual Support Group
SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 3:00PM – 4:00PM CT Adults who live alone, do not have spouses, partners, or children, and do […]
How to use alternate-nostril breathing to help calm the body and the mind
Alternate-nostril breathing can help calm the body and the mind by lowering blood pressure, fear, and anxiety. In this video, Vera Rodriguez Mancera, LPC, […]
Как использовать попеременное дыхание через нос, чтобы помочь успокоить тело и разум
Дыхание через ноздри может помочь успокоить тело и разум, снизив кровяное давление, страх и тревогу. В этом видео Вера Родригез Мансера, LPC, ведущая в […]
Building Caregiver Resilience—Virtual Therapy Group
THURSDAYS, 10:30 – 11:30AM An 8-week series This group is designed to address issues impacting emotional well-being for caregivers. Caring for a loved one […]
Care Partners—Virtual Support Group
FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 4–5 PM, THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 10–11 AM Led by Carrie Cutler, MSW, LCSW & Catherine “Cat” Miller, BC-DMT, […]
Caring Conversations—Virtual Support Group
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 4:00PM – 5:30PM CT A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors.Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna […]
How to change unhelpful thought patterns to improve your mood
Did you know that how we think and behave can impact how we feel? And, by changing unhelpful thinking patterns we can improve our […]
Coffee & Conversation
MONDAYS, 1:00PM – 2:30PM A support group for Holocaust survivors.Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, and Iliana Vayman, MEd., Holocaust Community Services.Alternating in-person and virtual. […]
How to use Grounding Techniques to calm the body and mind.
Grounding techniques, also known as grounding exercises or grounding skills, can distract, reframe, or otherwise soothe distressing feelings and help to calm the body […]
Guardianship and the Alternatives (Recording)
Presented by Attorney Benji Rubin President, Rubin Law This presentation will include a brief synopsis on Guardianship and the alternatives to Guardianship and also […]
How to do box breathing to help calm your nervous system
Intentional, deep breathing can calm your nervous system and help you find emotional balance, especially during times of tension or stress. In this video, […]
How to become more active in problem-solving.
PEARLS stands for Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives and it is an evidence-based approach to reduce symptoms of depression through active problem-solving. […]
How to use diffusion to put distance between our negative thoughts and our response
In this video, you’ll learn about diffusion, a concept within Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that can help us put distance between our negative thoughts […]
How to use progressive muscle relaxation to relieve stress
Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the easiest and most effective relaxation techniques to learn. It teaches you to relax your mind and relieve […]
Living Life Through Loss—Virtual Support Group
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY, 1 – 2 PM CT This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person […]
Making Connections—Virtual Support Group
1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, 10-11AM CT An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities. Led […]
Managing Chronic Pain—Virtual Therapy Group
MONDAYS, 11 AM-12:15 PM CT If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this eight-week group can give you […]
Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Jewish Communities (Recording)
Presented by Meredith Nicholson, MSPH, National Resource Center on HIV & Aging at GMHC The concept of neurodiversity, which originated among autistic advocates, recognizes […]
Russian Tea Time (Chicago)—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY, 3:00PM – 4:30PM CT This group is currently full and closed to new members. An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, 12:00PM – 1:30PM CT Join us to talk about music or sing, meet new friends, and have fun! Led by Natalya […]
Russian Tea Time (Skokie)—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER MONDAY, 11:00AM – 12:30PM CT Skokie virtual support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. Led by Maya Gumirov, LPC, and Vera Rodriguez Mancera, […]
Russian Tea Time (Wheeling)—Virtual Support Group
FIRST FRIDAY & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, 10:00AM – 11:00AM CT A second Wheeling based Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.Led by Maya Gumirov, […]
Russian Tea Time Music Group—Virtual Support Group
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, NOON -1:30PM CT Join us to talk about music or sing, meet new friends, and have fun! Led by Natalya Bouinyi and Era Friedman. […]
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