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School Support Group for Parents of Children with Learning Needs (LD, GT, ADHD, etc.)
This is a very stressful time of year for both teachers and parents of school age children as they try to navigate the challenges of online learning during this pandemic. Members of the JSSA leadership team will be offering support groups to parents and teachers throughout the month of September. This will be a 4-week […]
School Support Group for Parents with College Bound Children
This is a very stressful time of year for both teachers and parents of school age children as they try to navigate the challenges of online learning during this pandemic. Members of the JSSA leadership team will be offering support groups to parents and teachers throughout the month of September. This will be a 4-week […]
School Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs
This is a very stressful time of year for both teachers and parents of school age children as they try to navigate the challenges of online learning during this pandemic. Members of the JSSA leadership team will be offering support groups to parents and teachers throughout the month of September. The group below will be […]
News Headlines Getting You Down? Here’s How You Can Cope
To say the least, 2020 thus far has been chaotic, uncertain, and stressful. From the COVID-19 pandemic to politics to current social issues, reading and watching the news can make it seem like the state of the world is in a downward spiral. Our lives have all been impacted in ways we never anticipated. Continuous […]
NEW: LGBTQIA+ Teen Support Group Ages 13-17
Join us for an open support group that will meet weekly to discuss LGBTQIA+ issues and offer a safe space for support. Group will offer individuals information on resources in the community, as well as discuss the importance of building a support system. The group will also work in providing education to individuals on the […]
LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Resources
JSSA is strongly supportive of diversity, equality, and inclusiveness of all people — regardless of religion, sexual orientation, or any other factor. JSSA joins with the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the ideals and principles of Pride Month by providing a variety of relevant resources and information for the community and a listing of opportunities to […]
How to Celebrate Father’s Day Without Dad
My father was 93 years old when he died in November of 2007. He had served in the American Army during World War II in Normandy and the Argonne Forest. His Army Division liberated the Buchenwald Camp. Afterward, he earned a master’s degree in social work and a law degree from The George Washington University. […]
Teen Grief Support Group
Have you recently experienced a death of a loved one? Are you struggling with a wave of feelings that are confusing? Do you feel alone? Do you feel different and that no one understands you? These are just some of the feelings one feels when they are grieving. Please know that these feelings are normal […]
Support Group for Unemployed Adults During COVID-19 Crisis
Have you found yourself unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Join our adult support group for those unemployed during the crisis. We will share resources, emotional support and learn problem solving techniques for issues related to unemployment. We will also talk about how to create structure in your day and adopt positive self-care habits. Resources for […]
Parenting and Managing Online Learning During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shift in the family system, as many parents find themselves wearing the hat of a homeschool teacher in addition to working from home and maintaining their household responsibilities. While this extra time spent together offers bonding opportunities, it also poses challenges for parents who need to manage their children’s […]