Clinical Stories

JF&CS continues its investment in the mental health of young people with two strategic partnerships in the coming year. Read More

What would it feel like to have dementia? How can family better understand what their loved ones are dealing with? JF&CS recently had the opportunity to host the Virtual Dementia Tour, which is an evidence-based, patented program designed to allow… Read More

Last month, we spoke with Dr. Marlena Reese to understand some of the Executive Function challenges students today are experiencing. Executive Function in the digital age is a modern challenge that we are collectively learning to navigate. We must… Read More

Over the course of the last 10 months, JF&CS Clinical has highlighted the incredible work of the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Services team through our Focus Workshop Series. The series has provided resources and support to the community through… Read More

The Mother-Daughter Project, in partnership with Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta, and led by Rebecca Brown, LCSW and Outreach & Prevention Social Worker for Shalom Bayit aims to create a proactive support network for moms and daughters as they… Read More

Surviving breast cancer was just the beginning of the steep downward slope that took "Judy" from the ideal life to a deep state of despair. JF&CS licensed psychotherapist Nicky Albert described the first few sessions with Judy as "an outpouring of… Read More

February 2023 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Shalom Bayit (Peace In the Home) program. Thirty years of support, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Thirty years of Wendy Lipshutz, Program Director, and her team listening… Read More

When 15-year-old Cassie's grades started to slip, her mother, Bella, jumped into action to determine if there was a chance they were dealing with ADHD. Read More

There is a lot of buzz these days about Executive Functioning and how coaching can help kids, teens and adults. But what exactly are Executive Functioning Skills, and why should parents care? Read More

Richard, 22, a college student at a local university, started therapy to help manage his anxiety, depression and binge eating. Medication helped, but it was clear he needed counseling. Richard contacted JF&CS through the Be Well With Hillel program,… Read More

It’s Parent-Teacher Conference season again, and you are not alone if your child’s teacher told you some version of “[Your child] walks around the room while everyone else is on the rug.”Cari Newman, Parent Coach, offers advice for parents of… Read More

"The gratitude I feel for the opportunities this journey is affording me is huge. I tell this story not only in tribute to my therapist, psychiatrist, the Kosher Food Pantry and JFCS but most importantly in tribute to all those suffering with… Read More

Read the history and symbolism of the Shalom Bayit tree, a part of the JF&CS campus for nearly a quarter of a century and a testament to the strength and resilience of domestic abuse survivors. Read More

JF&CS provides resources and care to members of marginalized groups. Recapping July as Minority Mental Health Month, we spoke to clinician Jaime Stepansky and Parent Coach Cari Newman about how to support marginalized groups, and the steps JF&CS… Read More

We are thrilled to announce two new additions to the Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center: Dr. Howard Schub, and Dr. Sarah Suria, LCSW. Read More

In Your Time aims to serve as a safe, non-judgmental space for women in their mid twenties to early thirties to voice their unique challenges and find strength, support, and perspective. Read More

JF&CS Parent Coach Cari Newman explains the concept of curiosity over understanding, and practicing radical empathy in parenting. Read More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at JF&CS, we are always working to provide additional resources for our community. Read More

Joel Dworkin and Cari Newman encourage parents to normalize having healthy discussions with their kids about substance use and mental health. Read More

Therapy is an investment in time, money, and effort. So, once you find a therapist you trust, you will want to get the most out of the experience. Here are some suggestions on how to approach therapy to maximize your investment. Read More