Memory Minyan
ZoomMemory Minyan Welcoming Shabbat with Traditional and Modern Melodies A dementia-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service for everyone. Fridays, July 7, 20; August 3, 17 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Zoom Program Fee: $20/session For more information including zoom access, please contact Rabbi Michael Goldman at [email protected].
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) 2023
ZoomCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR INSOMNIA (CBTi) Dates: 8/8/23 & 8/15/23 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Contact Hrs: 4 CEU’s: 4 Enrollment Limited: 20 Insomnia is defined as poor sleep that is associated with distress and/or daytime consequences, including impairment in functioning or mood. Insomnia can lead to poor mental health, or can be a consequence of poor mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is an empirically validated brief psychotherapy with evidence of long-term improvements in sleep for people with and without psychiatric comorbidities. CBTi addresses behavioral components to sleep (e.g. stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy), cognitive components […]
Guilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry Zone
ZoomGuilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry: Yehuda Amichai’s Open-Closed-Open Poetry doesn’t have to be difficult to be rewarding. Find out this summer during our Yehuda Amichai Hour. Amichai (1924-2000) was Israel’s best-known poet, and my personal favorite. Nearly every Tuesday at lunchtime, we will meet on Zoom for a reading of a selection of short, delicious, easy poems from his last book, Open - Closed - Open. Feel free to come and go from session to session as you please, with no pressure to have read prior week’s material. Tuesdays, July 11, 18*; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. *NOTE: There will be […]
How Sweet It Is!
ZoomHow Sweet It Is! Singing and Swinging with the American Songbook Led by Sally Shore Wittenberg Thursdays, July 13, 27; August 10, 24 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Zoom. Program Fee: $20/session Please contact Rabbi Michael Goldman at [email protected] for more information including zoom access.
Guilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry Zone
ZoomGuilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry: Yehuda Amichai’s Open-Closed-Open Poetry doesn’t have to be difficult to be rewarding. Find out this summer during our Yehuda Amichai Hour. Amichai (1924-2000) was Israel’s best-known poet, and my personal favorite. Nearly every Tuesday at lunchtime, we will meet on Zoom for a reading of a selection of short, delicious, easy poems from his last book, Open - Closed - Open. Feel free to come and go from session to session as you please, with no pressure to have read prior week’s material. Tuesdays, July 11, 18*; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. *NOTE: There will be […]
Memory Minyan
ZoomMemory Minyan Welcoming Shabbat with Traditional and Modern Melodies A dementia-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service for everyone. Fridays, July 7, 20; August 3, 17 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Zoom Program Fee: $20/session For more information including zoom access, please contact Rabbi Michael Goldman at [email protected].
Guilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry Zone
ZoomGuilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry: Yehuda Amichai’s Open-Closed-Open Poetry doesn’t have to be difficult to be rewarding. Find out this summer during our Yehuda Amichai Hour. Amichai (1924-2000) was Israel’s best-known poet, and my personal favorite. Nearly every Tuesday at lunchtime, we will meet on Zoom for a reading of a selection of short, delicious, easy poems from his last book, Open - Closed - Open. Feel free to come and go from session to session as you please, with no pressure to have read prior week’s material. Tuesdays, July 11, 18*; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. *NOTE: There will be […]
How Sweet It Is!
ZoomHow Sweet It Is! Singing and Swinging with the American Songbook Led by Sally Shore Wittenberg Thursdays, July 13, 27; August 10, 24 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Zoom. Program Fee: $20/session Please contact Rabbi Michael Goldman at [email protected] for more information including zoom access.
Guilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry Zone
ZoomGuilt-Free, Pain-Free Poetry: Yehuda Amichai’s Open-Closed-Open Poetry doesn’t have to be difficult to be rewarding. Find out this summer during our Yehuda Amichai Hour. Amichai (1924-2000) was Israel’s best-known poet, and my personal favorite. Nearly every Tuesday at lunchtime, we will meet on Zoom for a reading of a selection of short, delicious, easy poems from his last book, Open - Closed - Open. Feel free to come and go from session to session as you please, with no pressure to have read prior week’s material. Tuesdays, July 11, 18*; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. *NOTE: There will be […]
Assessing & Treating Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions (2023)
Assessing and Treating Clients with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions Dates: 9/5/23 & 10/3/23 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Enrollment Limited To: 20 Contact Hrs: 5 CEUs: 5 Clients seeking mental health treatment may also have a coexisting substance abuse problem. This may be apparent at intake or emerge during treatment. Symptoms of one disorder are often mistaken for the other. Treatment of individuals who present with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues can present a myriad of challenges for providers. Among the challenges faced by providers treating individuals with co-occurring conditions […]
Motivational Interviewing (2023)
ZoomMotivational Interviewing Dates: 9/12/23 & 9/19/23 Time: 9:00-11:30 AM Enrollment Limited to: 20 Contact Hrs. 5 CEU’s: 5 Individuals presenting for treatment, whether it be medical, psychiatric, or substance use-related, frequently come to treatment possessing varying levels of motivation, including resistance or ambivalence about making the necessary changes. Successful engagement with clients around treating problematic behaviors often requires assessing and increasing their motivation to make the changes necessary to improve their condition. Motivational Interviewing is an intervention aimed to enhance clients’ motivations to make needed changes. […]
Common Factors of Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment 2023
ZoomCommon Factors of Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment Dates: 10/10/23 Time: 9:00-10:30 Enrollment Limited to: 20 Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 This course will focus on using Judith Herman, MD’s three stages of trauma treatment. This course will explore the common factors of evidence-based trauma treatments including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation-Narrative Story Telling (STAIR-NST) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). We will also discuss common pre-treatment beliefs and […]
Dissociation 2023
Dissociation Dates: 10/17/23 Time: 9:00-10:30 Enrollment Limited to: 20 Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 This course will focus on Frank Putnam MD’s conceptualization of dissociation. Participants will learn basic skills in how to identify dissociation, assess dissociation and treat people with dissociative disorders. The course will include lecture and case discussion. Method: Lecture, discussion Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to identify dissociation. Participants will learn […]
Parenting through the War in Israel: How to take care of ourselves & our children
ZoomParenting through the War in Israel How to take care of ourselves & our children
Edythe Kurz Educational Institute Conference 2023
ZoomThe Intersection of Trauma & Developmental Disabilities Thursday, December 7, 2023 9am - 12pm, via Zoom Keynote Speaker: Jason Fogler, Ph.D. Senior Psychologist/Co-Director: ADHD Program | Division of Developmental Medicine; Director | Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & related Disabilities; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics & Psychology | Harvard Medical School; Boston Children’s Hospital | Brain, Mind, & Behavior Center Workshops: Supporting our Patients’ and Students’ Success: A Practical & Trauma-Sensitive Approach by Jason Fogler, Ph.D. Trauma-Focused Treatment for an Adolescent with Developmental Disabilities: A Case Example by Gail Corneau, Ph.D. REGISTER HERE 2.5 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE Westchester Jewish Community Services […]
YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION: RISK ASSESSMENT & SAFETY PLANNING (FOR WJCS STAFF ONLY)
ZoomDate: 1/23/24 Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Enrollment Limited To: 20 Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEUs: 1.5 This training will provide a brief overview of suicidality among youth, with a focus on evidence-based suicide risk assessment and safety planning. This training with discuss the risk and protective factors that may increase or reduce risk in youth, the challenges of assessing risk of suicide, and introduce interventions that may be useful in addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in treatment. Method: Lecture & discussion Learning Objectives: Learn about suicide risk in youth Evaluate risk and […]
Psychopharmacology and Co-Occurring Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomThis 1.5-hour training will introduce attendees to the concept of co-occurring disorders- the co-occurrence of one or more mental health and substance use disorders that often act in synergistic ways to exacerbate one another leading to more negative outcomes than if individuals had a substance use or mental health
disorder alone.
Dr. Samuel Kahn 2024 Memorial Lecture
ZoomNon-Violent Resistance Therapy (NVR) is an approach that helps parents to manage the violent, destructive, and/or controlling behavior of their children. NVR encourages parents to make a stand against violent or destructive behavior from their child, without using physical or verbal aggression.
Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
National Volunteer Month
Marijuana: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomDate: 4/12/24 Time: 9:30 am to 11 am Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 Enrollment Limited to: No limit Method: Lecture, discussion Description: Marijuana and products derived from chemicals within it are used both medically and recreationally by an increasing number of people through the United States. To date, 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use while recreational use has been legalized in 24 states along with the District of Columbia. In this evolving legal landscape, marijuana use has become increasingly prevalent, particularly among teenagers and young adults. […]
WJCS Annual 2024 Gala
Brae Burn Country Club 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY, United StatesConnect, recharge & be inspired at our annual WJCS 2024 Gala as we honor Meira Fleisch & Stephanie Marquesano. REGISTER NOW! Purchase your JOURNAL AD by Friday March 22. Become a corporate sponsor! Contact Lauren Candela-Katz, Chief Advancement Officer, at 914.761.0600 x2219; [email protected].
The ABC’s of CBT
ZoomDates: 4/30/24 & 5/7/24 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 Contact Hrs: 3 CEUs: 3 It has been determined that WJCS staff would benefit from access to a general training specific to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The cognitive behavioral paradigm provides a unique way to conceptualize pathology and to plan therapeutic intervention. The majority of clinicians practicing today identify that some part of their work is informed by CBT. Research consistently indicates the efficacy of CBT with many psychological disorders and with a diverse range of clients. CBT is often embedded in frequently used interventions at WJCS such as dialectical behavior therapy […]
National Mental Health Awareness Month
WJCS observes Mental Health Awareness Month.
Opioids: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomDrug overdose now causes more deaths than car accidents and is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are due to opioids. This session will give an overview of opioids, including their various types and main intoxication symptoms. Important trends in opioid addiction will be reviewed, including the rise of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.
NAMI Walk with #WJCSProud
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 1, Hartsdale, NYJoin team #WJCSProud for the 2024 NAMI Walk this Mental Health Awareness Month!
Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYJOIN OUR TEAM! WJCS is hiring Social Workers, Direct Support Professionals & MORE! Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem positions available.
End of Program Year Picnic: New Rochelle ParentChild+ & Parent-Child Center
Feeney Park New RochelleEnd of Program Year Picnic: Tarrytown Parent-Child Center
Barnhart Park 25 Andrews Ln, Sleepy Hollow, NYEnd of Year Staff Celebration: Early Childhood Programs
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCLICK HERE TO RSVP! Celebrating our WJCS Early Childhood Program staff for all their hard work. Thank you for a great year!
End of Program Year Picnic: Tarrytown ParentChild+
Barnhart Park 25 Andrews Ln, Sleepy Hollow, NYCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Jewish American Heritage Month Forum: Resilience in the Face of Hate
Zoom(INTERNAL EVENT OPEN TO WJCS STAFF ONLY) A Conversation with Survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Join us for a special event to acknowledge Jewish American Heritage Month as we hear from two survivors of the Tree of Life Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting and focus on the resilience of the Jewish people during a time when antisemitism has reach historic highs. Speakers: Carol Black and Audrey Glickman, Survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Documentary Viewing: A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting documentary will be made available via weblink on May1st for interested staff to view prior to this event Please note WJCS has […]
WJCS 2024 Annual Staff Picnic
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 1, Hartsdale, NYWJCS STAFF ONLY Our Annual 2024 Staff Picnic returns to Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale! Join your WJCS community for a day of fun, food, wellness activities, games, and raffles. CLICK HERE TO RSVP Please RSVP by May 17
End of Program Year Picnic: Mount Vernon ParentChild+
Hartley Park 144 N 5th Ave, Hartley Ave, Mount VernonClick here for more info
Alcohol and Benzodiazepines: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomMore and more clinicians are receiving referrals for grieving clients asking for support in their bereavement process.
The current course aims to provide clinicians with a grounding in psychoeducation and theory behind grief responses in order to increase clinician confidence in working with clients who are experiencing bereavement.
WJCS STAFF ONLY: Juneteenth Lunch and Learn
Microsoft TeamsAdditional Juneteenth Resources https://artswestchester.org/juneteenth/ https://www.westchesterfamily.com/juneteenth-westchester-2024/
WJCS 2024 Annual Meeting
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCelebrating YOU and YOUR IMPACT!
Nicotine and Vaping: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomSmoking cigarettes remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and causes more than 440,000 deaths each year. In addition, vaping continues to grow in popularity and is the most common delivery method of nicotine among teenagers and young adults. Nicotine is the main addictive chemical in both smoking cigarettes and vaping.
Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
WJCS Hartsdale Clinic 141 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY, United StatesDates: 7/30/24 & 8/6/24 Time: 9-10:30am Contact hrs: 5 CEU’s: 5 Enrollment Limit: 20 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment originally designed for individuals with suicidal or self-harm behaviors. It has come to be an evidence-based treatment for borderline personality (BPD). However, many other clients and disorders have been shown to benefit from DBT, such as depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or alcohol and drug use disorders. It can be applied as a behavioral therapy to any target behavior that the client would want to […]
Initial Assessment and Risk Evaluation/Children 2024
ZoomINITIAL ASSESSMENT AND RISK EVALUATION/CHILDREN Date: 8/13/24 Time: 9-10:30am Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 Enrollment Limited to: 20 Participants will learn to perform a thorough mental health assessment of, and risk evaluation for, child clients. This class will address the goals and methods of initial evaluations, and the information that should be obtained. Risk evaluations will be discussed, including eliciting and identifying risk and protective factors, making appropriate responses, and preparing documentation that protects the client, clinician, and agency. Method: Lecture; discussion. Learning Objectives: To perform a thorough mental health assessment for child clients. To elicit and identify risk and […]