Clinical Stories

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

Julie Zeff, JF&CS Life Coach, recently helped Jonathan* go after his dreams after years of hesitation and fear. Read More

We spoke to clinician Nachman Friedman about the stigma behind men in therapy, and how we as a society can break down those barriers and support men in their quest for better mental health. 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

When parents of toddlers are feeling overwhelmed, where can they go? The Stepping Stones program at JF&CS is providing a solution. Read More

“JF&CS is a place where leadership is supportive of and prioritizes the mental health of its staff,” says JF&CS clinician Tzipporah Gerson-Miller. “It’s a gift to be here.” Read More

Sherri Cauthen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor at JF&CS, provides five preventative measures that parents can use to help build resiliency and coping skills in their children. With these tips, parents can… Read More

Yael Stein, LCSW, discusses ways to manage stress of this and other major life events. Read More

All well-adjusted children push boundaries and fuss. Sometimes kids do things you don’t want them to do, and sometimes they won’t do what you need them to do. Maybe they want something they can’t have or refuse today to do the thing they did so… Read More

From helping children with family-based abuse to veterans coping with PTSD, EMDR has proven to be effective in treating many types of traumas. The therapy works with the connection between the mind’s natural ability to process information and the… Read More