SPRING/SUMMER 2012 WORKSHOPS AND GROUPS
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Young Adult Groups
Cool, Calm & Connected: A Young Adult Social Skills Therapy Group
Going Places! A Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders-MD
Going Places! A Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Disorders-NoVa
Moving Up and Out: Life Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders
Adult Groups
Cool, Calm and Connected: An Adult with ASD Social Skills Therapy Group-MD
Deaf Adult Relationship Group
Family Member Monthly Hoarding Support Group
Going Places! A Social Club for Adults 30+ with Asperger’s Syndrome-NoVa
Making Marriage Work
Sandwich Generation
You and Your Aging Parents
Parent Groups
Parent Toolbox for Preschoolers
Parent Toolbox: Tweens
Support Group For Parents of Children with Special Needs
Support Group For Parents of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)-NoVa
Bereavement Groups
Bereaved Parents Support Group
Newly Widowed Spouses Support Group
Support Group for Adults Grieving the Loss of a Parent
Suicide Grief Support Group
Maryland Groups - 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Young Adult Groups
Cool, Calm and Connected: A Young Adult Social Skills Therapy Group
For young adults ages 19-25 who have Asperger’s syndrome or related challenges, have earned a High School diploma, and are enrolled in and/or have attended college. Participants will focus on understanding others and improving their own non-verbal communication, building social confidence and conversation skills, and managing difficult emotions through modeling, discussion, role-play and peer support.
When: Mondays, June 18-August 20; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Leaders: Alison Dorsky, LCSW-C and Stacie Feldman, LGPC
Cost: $65 per session. May be insurance-reimbursable
Registration: Pre-registration is required. 301-816-2633
Going Places! Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders-MD
For young adults ages 18-30. Participants will be encouraged to engage with their peers in a fun and stimulating environment. Activities include local field trips, games, art projects, movies, dining out, etc. Group members will also be encouraged to suggest new ideas for other weekend outings.
When: Monthly; Sundays, May 20, June 24, July 15 and August 19, 2012, Times TBA
Where: Maryland. Locations of events will vary.
Facilitators: Caryn Harris, LGPC, and Stacie Feldman, LGPC
Cost: $30 per event
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8414 or charris@jssa.org
Adult Groups
Cool, Calm and Connected: A Social Skills Therapy Group for Adults
This therapy group is for adults with autism spectrum and related disorders aged 19 and older, who have completed high school. It will provide opportunities for participants to understand and improve their social interactions. Participants will discuss and practice skills to develop and strengthen connections with family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances.
When: 12 sessions: June 19-August 21, 2012; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Leader: Kate Wissman, LCSW-C
Cost: $65 per session. May be insurance-reimbursable
Registration: Pre-screening appointment required: 301-816-2633
Deaf Adult Relationship Group
For adults ages 25 and over. This 8-session group provides an opportunity to share joy and sorrows, hopes and fears, coping mechanisms and strategies for improving relationships.
When: 8 sessions: Thursdays, June 7-August 2, 2012; No class July 5; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Leader: Lizabeth Katz, LCSW-C
Cost: $65 per session. May be insurance-reimbursable
Registration: Pre-screening appointment required: Email lkatz@jssa.org
Family Member Monthly Hoarding Support Group
Co-sponsored by the Gaithersburg Task Force on Hoarding. This monthly support group offers those with a relative with hoarding behaviors an opportunity to meet in a friendly, confidential environment. The group is facilitated by a clinical social worker with many years of experience in the area of hoarding and with family caregivers.
When: 4th Tuesday of every month; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Beth Shapiro, LCSW-C
Cost: $15/per session
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2665
Making Marriage Work
Couples who are considering marriage or are already engaged have just one wish - that their marriage be successful and last a lifetime. Studies show that couples who participate in a pre-marital program significantly reduce their chance of divorce. This program help couples learn the necessary skills to strengthen relationships and create successful families. The series explores healthy communication, conflict resolution, the influence of personality traits and family origin, the expectation of love and commitment, money management, division of labor and family life.
When: Summer 2012; June 19-July 24; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitators: Vicki Hervitz, LCSW-C, Lori Kolle, LCSW-C
and Rabbi David Rose
Cost: $475/series of six sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required. Call 301-610-8412
Parent Groups
Parent Toolbox for Preschoolers
This interactive workshop enables parents of young children to understand and manage their children’s behavior. Topics include: temperament, managing meltdowns, fostering self-control, conflict management, strengthening parent-child relationships and building peer interactions.
When: TBD; 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Laurence Fabre-Welmond, LCSW-C
Cost: $30/parent/1 session; $75/parent/3 sessions;
$110/2 parents/3 sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8332
Support Group For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Parents (also open to other family members) share coping strategies and community resources, develop networks and gain support.
When: Monthly, First Monday: May 7, June 4, July 2 and August 6
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Jamell White, LCSW-C
Cost: No charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8361
Maryland Groups - 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Parent Groups
Support Group For Parents of Children with Special Needs
This monthly support group focuses on building a support network, identifying community resources, and balancing one’s own needs with those of children up to age 20 with special needs.
When: Monthly, Third Tuesday, May 15, June 19, July 17 and August 21;
7:15-9:00 p.m.
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Stacie Feldman, LGPC
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8355
You and Your Aging Parents
Monthly support group for adult children with aging parent issues: coping with illness, sandwich generation, balancing your own needs, worrying about frail parents living alone.
When: Monthly, Dates TBA; 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Cost: $15/session
Facilitator: Beth Hess, LCSW-C
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2634
Bereavement Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Group
Ongoing evening group for parents grieving the death of a young or young adult child.
When: Monthly, dates and times TBD.
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Suzanne Adelman, LCSW-C
Cost: No charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2683
Newly Widowed Spouses Support Group
Ongoing group for adults grieving the death of a spouse or partner occurring within the past year.
When: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 10:30-noon
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Evelyn Goldstein, LCSW-C
Cost: No charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2669
Support Group for Adults Grieving the Loss of a Parent
Eight session group for adults grieving the loss of a parent. This group is offered at no charge.
When: Fall and Spring; evenings. Specific Dates and Times TBD
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Sharon Peska, LGSW
Registration: Pre-registration required: Call Suzanne Adelman, LCSW-C at 301-816-2683
Suicide Grief Support Group
Bi-monthly support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by a JSSA clinician with specialized training and experience in grief following suicide, the group offers a respectful and supportive setting for gaining insight and sharing feelings.
When: Monthly; 1st and 3rd Monday
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Ellen Lebedow, LCSW-C
Cost: No charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2708
Virginia Groups - 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Young Adult Groups
Going Places! Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Disorders-NoVa
JSSA and the JCCNV present a social club for young adults ages 18-29 with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. The club provides a variety of monthly social opportunities in a structured and supportive environment.
When: Monthly; Sundays, June 3, July 15, and August 5, 2012;
Times TBA
Where: Northern Virginia. Locations will vary.
Facilitators: Dawn Kaye, LCSW (JSSA), Michal Berkson, LCSW (JSSA), and Melissa Hochberg (JCCNV)
Cost: $30 per event
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-537-3040 or melissah@jccnv.org
Moving Up and Out!: Life Readiness Skills for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders
This workshop is for men and women ages 19-30 with Asperger’s Syndrome and Related Disorders who are interested in developing life skills to promote independence. Topics to be explored include: organization and time management, budgeting and money management, personal hygiene, written and verbal communication skills, as well as smart shopping and cooking. A brief assessment is required prior to the first session.
When: Tuesdays, June 5- August 7, 2012; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, VA
Leaders: Rebecca Porter, MSW and Rebecca Greene, MSW
Cost: $40 per session
Registration: Pre-registration required. Call 703-896-7910
Adult Groups
Going Places! A Social Club for Adults 30+ with Asperger’s Syndrome-NoVa
JSSA and the JCCNV co-sponsor this structured and supportive monthly social outing program.
When: Sundays, May 20 and July 29, 2012; Time TBD
Where: Locations of events will vary.
Facilitators: Dawn Kaye, LCSW (JSSA), Michal Berkson, LCSW (JSSA) and Melissa Hochberg, Resource Specialist (JCCNV)
Cost: $25 per event
Registration: Pre-registration required: melissah@jccnv.org or 703-537-3040
Sandwich Generations: How to successfully balance caring for aging parents and yourself
This workshop series explores topics relevant to caring for aging parents, yourself and your own families. The first half of each session has an educational component and the second half will be structured in a support group format where participants can give and receive recommendations, learn strategies and share personal experiences.
When: Thursdays, July 12, July 19 and July 26; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA Northern Virginia, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Facilitators: Rebecca Greene, MSW and Rebecca Porter, MSW
Cost: $30 per session/$75 for all three sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-896-7904
Parent Groups
Parent Toolbox: Tweens
This interactive workshop enables parents to gain knowledge and effectively address their 9-13 year olds’ behavior. Focus on: setting limits, maintaining open communication, and understanding typical developmental change.
When: May 3, May 10 and May 17; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA Northern Virginia, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Facilitator: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW
Cost: $30/parent/1 session; $75/parent/3 sessions;
$110/2 parents/3 sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-896-7915
Support Group For Parents Of Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Parents share coping strategies and community resources, while gaining support from others.
Guest speakers will be invited to some sessions.
When: Wednesdays, June 20, July 18 and August 22; 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Facilitator: Michal Berkson, LCSW
Cost: $15 per session
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-896-7914
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