Workshops and Support Groups
Our workshops and groups allow everyone from teens to seniors to connect with others in a supportive environment.
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- Montgomery County, MD
- Northern Virginia
Workshops and Groups at JSSA
JSSA offers a diverse array of therapeutic group experiences designed to support individuals across all stages of life. These groups range from psycho-educational support groups to skills-based clinical groups.
CLINICAL Group Offerings for Children and Adolescents
Clinical activity groups are held in-person at the Fallsgrove clinic in Rockville, MD. Groups are organized by age and are designed to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues with the goal of helping group members increase pro-social interpersonal skills, improve affective expression skills, and strengthen self-regulation skills.
Groups will start in October 2026 and run through May 2027.
DAY/TIME: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6 pm-7 pm
COST: Self-pay or insurance-billable
LOCATION: JSSA Fallsgrove Clinic: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850
CLINICAL Group Offerings for Young Adults, Adults, and Older Adults
Clinical and support groups will meet in-person or virtually depending on need and availability. Groups may address a range of needs including:
- Caregiver support
- Navigating midlife transitions
- Family estrangement
- Parenting
- Young adults with neurodiversity
- Depression and anxiety
Please call (301) 603-2862 to speak with our group program intake specialist to learn more information about openings in our clinical groups.
OUTREACH Programs for Adults and Older Adults
Support During & After Divorce
The end of a marriage is one of the most challenging and disruptive life cycle transitions; it can also be a time of reflection, exploration, and new insights.
Temple Beth Ami, in partnership with JSSA, offers a support group for adults in the process of divorcing or recently divorced (within the last 2 years) from their spouses. This will be a safe, confidential, and supportive space to process this major life transition emotionally and socially. Adults of all ages are welcome.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
LENGTH OF TIME: Six weeks beginning on October 14
COST: There is no formal fee – participants are asked to make a donation to JSSA, suggested minimum $72
LOCATION: Temple Beth Ami
Our facilitator is Lori Kolle, LCSW-C, a senior mental health clinician at JSSA with many years of experience and expertise navigating the psychological impact of divorce on individuals and families.
Support For Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors
JSSA is offering a support group for breast cancer patients and survivors beginning on Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA.
Thanks to a collaboration with Sharsheret, which provides support and education to the Jewish breast cancer community, we are able to offer this unique opportunity for those in treatment or post-treatment to receive emotional, social, and spiritual support, meet others navigating their own paths, and nurture hope and resilience.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesdays beginning Oct 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
LENGTH OF TIME: TBD
COST: There is no formal fee – participants are asked to make a donation to JSSA, suggested minimum $72
LOCATION: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA
Programs for Spouses or Partners in Mourning
We know that the death of a spouse or partner is one of the most painful and complex life transitions we encounter. Group participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their memories, explore insights and different perspectives, and give and receive comforting support with others navigating their own grief. Our group will integrate current clinical approaches to grief support with time-honored Jewish wisdom, tradition, and custom. Everyone is welcome in these groups. You do not need to be Jewish or belong to any of the participating congregations.
Death of Spouse/Partner at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, MD
JSSA and Congregation Beth El are partnering to offer a 6-session grief support group for those mourning the death of a spouse or partner.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesdays beginning August 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
LENGTH OF TIME: TBD
COST: There is no formal fee – participants are asked to make a donation to JSSA, suggested minimum $72
LOCATION: Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, MD
“Next Steps” at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA. JSSA and Temple Rodef Shalom are partnering to offer a 6-session grief support group for those mourning the death of a spouse or partner.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesdays beginning November 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
LENGTH OF TIME: TBD
COST: There is no formal fee – participants are asked to make a donation to JSSA, suggested minimum $72
LOCATION: Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA