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CHECKING IN ON OUR MENTAL HEALTH

As winter approaches and the sun begins setting earlier and earlier, we can start to feel the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). There is no better time to check in with your mental well-being and explore your thoughts and emotions than now. 

Mastering Your Emotions 

3 Virtual Sessions Available - Times Vary

November 17, December 29, January 26

Attend as many as you’d like.

How can we tune into our emotions to overcome uncertainty and instability in our lives? Participants will be guided by the JCS Prevention & Wellness Education team to explore emotional regulation, resiliency, mindfulness, and self-empowerment in order to help them navigate their personal journeys toward mastering their emotions.

Taking Care of Yourself this Season

By Kim Ureno

How has your mental health been? How are the relationships in your life making you feel? Kim Ureno, JCS Health Educator offers 5 ways you can take care of yourself this fall.

SEEDS OF HOPE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING

FERTILITY CHALLENGES

Sharing Our Fertility Journeys:

A Group for Women in the Jewish Community

Thursdays beginning November 10

7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom

Connect with other women currently experiencing fertility and family building challenges. Through meaningful conversations, we can support each other and draw strength. The group is welcoming and sensitive to Jewish women of all backgrounds, denominations, and levels of observance.

Jewish women in the Baltimore Metro Area currently navigating fertility and family building journeys are invited to join our private, safe Facebook community.

Facing Fertility Challenges Together:

Support for Individuals and Couples

1st Wednesday of each month beginning December 7 

7:30 – 8:30 pm via Zoom

In these monthly sessions, individuals and couples currently experiencing family building challenges can gain emotional support and spiritual resources drawn from the rhythm of Jewish life.

For more information on fertility and family building related programs, reach out to Michelle Goldberg at [email protected].

CONNECTING WITH YOU'RE 60+

WORKING CURRENTLY OR LOOKING FOR A JOB?

National Virtual Career Fair

Wednesday, November 9 

12:00 – 1:30 pm via Zoom

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet representatives from employers who are actively hiring nationally for in-person, remote, and hybrid positions. Featured companies include CVS Health, LifeBridge Health, HEI Hotels & Resorts, Manpower, and Sciton.

Workplace Manifestations of

Implicit Bias & Microaggressions

Tuesday, November 15 

12:00 – 2:00 pm via Zoom

Hosted by the Ignite Career Center of JCS, this workshop offers employers an opportunity to begin exploring implicit bias and microaggressions in systems and institutions today and gain greater understanding of how they impact the lives of black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

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