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November 06, 2024

Addressing Antisemitism in Counseling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Proactive Approach to Holiday Stress

We recently spoke with HAMSA Program Manager Joel Dworkin about navigating holiday stress while in recovery. Read More