Clinical Stories
November 06, 2024
Addressing Antisemitism in Counseling
Clinical Director Keith Myers, PhD, LPC recently published an article bringing awareness to antisemitism in the counseling space in Counseling Today. Read More
October 21, 2024
Ask The Experts: Middle School Friendships
We’re excited to announce our new blog series, Ask the Experts! Stay tuned here on our blog or subscribe to our monthly clinical newsletter, the Feel Better Letter, to hear advice from our skilled clinicians on all your mental health questions. Read More
October 21, 2024
HAES Helps College Students—and Beyond
As we continue exploring the ways our clinicians connect with clients, we wanted to highlight a philosophy we use in our Clinical Services: Health At Every Size (HAES)-informed therapy. Read More
September 27, 2024
Modern Parenting Deemed a Public Health Concern
According to a recent Surgeon General's advisory, 41% of parents in the U.S. are "so stressed they can't function." Our team of clinical professionals provide some advice. Read More
September 13, 2024
Are Messages Stuck in Your Brain? EMDR May Explain
EMDR therapy helps people heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and more. We talked with Clinician Lauren Wishneff, LCSW to learn more about this modality of therapy offered at JF&CS. Read More
August 30, 2024
Know The Signs
September is Suicide Prevention Month and serves as an important reminder to prioritize the mental health of those around us. Read More
August 29, 2024
BeWellATL Teen Roundtable Offers Peer-to-Peer Support
The BeWellATL Teen Roundtable kicked off the year of peer-to-peer support on August 25. Read More
August 21, 2024
Lesser-known Signs of ADHD in Kids and Teens
We spoke with Dr. Howard Schub to learn about the lesser-known symptoms of ADHD, which affects upwards of 11% of kids in the U.S.A. Read More
August 16, 2024
It’s Not Really About the Dishes: Couples Therapy at JF&CS
Our clinical services at JF&CS use a variety of therapy modalities to help everyone from young kids to older adults. When it comes to couples therapy, many of our clinicians utilize the Gottman Method to help couples learn to fight fairly,… Read More
July 22, 2024
The Art of Play Therapy
Our goal at the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center is to empower people to manage their internal world to the best of their ability; for kids, this happens most effectively through the modality of play therapy. We spoke with Lauren Green, MA, LPC,… Read More
May 24, 2024
Mental Health? It's In The Cards
Made by teens, the new Mental Health Discussions Card Deck helps families talk about mental health Read More
May 01, 2024
Kids & Tech: A Parent Coach's Perspective
JF&CS Parent Coach Cari Newman offers tips on helping kids and teens build a healthy relationship with technology. Read More
May 01, 2024
JF&CS Invests to Improve the Client Experience
Over the last year, we’ve seen an influx of referrals to Frances Bunzl Clinical Services and Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center. To meet these needs, we’ve hired some uniquely skilled leaders and clinicians. We’ve also streamlined our internal… Read More
March 28, 2024
We Provide Support for Multiple Generations
Aging continuously brings new challenges, and Aviv Older Adult Services helps both older adults and their adult children to navigate this stage of life. Read More
March 25, 2024
Raising Awareness, Saving Lives: An Open Conversation With Rabbi Shalom Hammer
In our next Focus Workshop on April 19, we will be educating parents about mental health awareness and suicide prevention with Rabbi Shalom Hammer of the Israeli organization Gila’s Way. Read More
March 01, 2024
Ann Kay's Passion for Children's Mental Health
The exciting renovation of the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center is nearing completion through the generosity of Mrs. Ann Kay. Read More
February 01, 2024
Support Groups Offer Strength in Numbers
Frances Bunzl Clinical Services at JF&CS offers various support groups to help individuals navigate difficult personal and emotional issues, such as divorce, family estrangement, and the war in Israel. Support groups are different than one-on-one… Read More
January 22, 2024
S.A.D.? You're Not Alone
The winter months can be difficult for our mental health. It’s estimated that 10-20% of the U.S. population deals with the “winter blues,” but for some, it is more of a challenge: a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read More
January 05, 2024
Innovative Support for the Atlanta Community
Our response for those directly affected by the war in Israel Read More
November 22, 2023
A Proactive Approach to Holiday Stress
We recently spoke with HAMSA Program Manager Joel Dworkin about navigating holiday stress while in recovery. Read More