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A Home for Every Stage: How Tamarisk and PACE RI Empower Seniors to Thrive
As we age, finding the right balance between independence and support becomes essential. At Tamarisk Senior Living, we understand that each person’s needs are unique, and our community is designed to meet these individual needs, provide comfort, connection, and peace...
Navigating the Journey of Grief
Why can’t I move on or just get over it? Are you feeling lost in grief? Wondering if your emotions are 'normal' or why moving forward seems impossible? These thoughts are a common struggle after losing a cherished partner, parent, or close loved one. But if you're...
2024 Julie Claire Gutterman Memorial Lecture
The Misidentification of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Ethics of Treatment & Diagnosis with Guest Speaker Erin Nghe, LCSW This interactive workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) cycle and symptom...
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Family
Need a last-minute gift idea for your mom, dad, or grandparent? Here are two great and easy gift ideas from JCS! A Gift Donation: Make a donation in their honor to JCS! A gift donation is a truly altruistic present; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. By donating to JCS...
Embracing Winter: JCS Programs Cultivate Warmth, Connection, and Well-Being for Seniors
As the days get shorter and winter arrives, many individuals, particularly seniors, find themselves grappling with the winter blues. A sense of isolation and loneliness, coupled with the challenges posed by inclement weather from slippery sidewalks to getting darker...
JCS Connect: The Joys of Adoption
JCS Connect is a series of virtual sessions that informs and educates community members about critical issues in our community and the work, JCS is doing to help combat these challenges. On November 7th, JCS held a one-hour, in-depth conversation discussing Adoption....
Celebrating Families of Adoption
November is National Adoption Month. So, what does that mean? It’s a time to celebrate families created through adoption and recognize homes that have provided safe and loving environments for children and adolescents in need. It’s also a time to acknowledge and...
Honoring and Remembering Those Who Have Lost a Child During Pregnancy or in Infancy
By JCS' Clinical Supervisor, Diana Huynh, LICSW, PMH-C October is a month dedicated to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness, a subject that profoundly impacts many families in our community. This article sheds light on the prevalence of miscarriages, stillbirths, and...
Empowering Independence
September is Fall Prevention Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preventing falls among older adults. Lifeline RI, at Jewish Collaborative Services, stands at the forefront of its mission to help individuals maintain independence....
Back-to-School Anxiety vs School Refusal in Children & Adolescents
By Gabrielle Dworkin, LMHC, RPT, GC-C, Child & Family Clinician at JCS Do the words Back-to-School make you feel excited? I picture sharpened pencils, new boxes of crayons, plus a new backpack and planning a first-day outfit. Most children and teens will have some...