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  1. Holocaust Survivor’s Message Inspires New Fund for Local Survivors

    Rockville Patch A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor, Herman Taube, and the Jewish Social Service…
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  2. Supporting Families – Easing the Challenges of Divorce

    Author: Lori Gunner Kolle, LCSW-C, Clinical Director and Scott Kreeger, LCSW-C, Clinical…
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  3. Bouncing Back from Adversity: Tips on Building Resilience in Your Child

    Author: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist As they grow up, children must discover…
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  4. To Drive or Not to Drive – Seniors and Future Mobility Planning

    Author: Senior Services Department Starting this important conversation –and reducing the…
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  5. Solving the “Rubik’s Cube” of Social Skills

    Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Making…
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  6. Through the Eyes of A JSSA Hospice Chaplain

    Author: Anne Kline, MA, BCC, Former JSSA Hospice Chaplain It takes love and patience to…
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  7. Learning the Art of Respectful Disagreement

    Author: Lori Gunner Kolle, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Living together as a couple can be…
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  8. Andrew McGahan, LCSW Speaks at Proud to Be Jewish in Public Schools

    A workshop for parents of public or private school K-12 students. Join experts from sponsoring…
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  9. Gift Ideas for the Holidays, Birthdays or Other Special Events for Friends with Hoarding Behaviors

    Author: Senior Services Department Whatever activities you choose from this list or creatively…
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  10. Grief and a Prolonged Illness – Challenges and Opportunities

    For many the holiday season is a joyous time of the year. We connect with people we care about…
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