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New Year, New Habits!

Exploring Self-Care Tools and Techniques


Wednesday, January 27, 1 – 2:00 p.m.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting


Join us for this interactive session to learn the importance of self-care and how to develop a more compassionate and supportive relationship with yourself. Self-care is key to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and depression. Through discussion and activities, build new skills you can incorporate into your daily routine that will enhance your enjoyment of life and help create a greater state of inner calm.

Lauren Glass, LCSW

Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker at JFS in Kansas & Missouri. A registered yoga instructor, she uses evidence-based mindfulness practices, positive self-talk, cognitive behavioral therapy, breathing exercises, yoga & other mind/body-oriented tools & techniques in her practice.

Kathleen Halling, LPC

Kathleen is a licensed professional counselor at JFS. A former teacher and administrator, she returned to school to become a counselor and play therapist. She enjoys working with people of all ages and has served individuals and families at a domestic violence shelter and in private practice settings.

 

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Upcoming Events

Jan
18
Mon
all-day JFS Offices Closed – MLK Day
JFS Offices Closed – MLK Day
Jan 18 all-day
 
Jan
20
Wed
11:30 am JFS Grief and Loss Support
JFS Grief and Loss Support
Jan 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meets first and third WednesdayThe ongoing support group is for individuals grieving fromthe death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunityto address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritualcontext in a[...]
Jan
21
Thu
1:00 pm JFS Virtual LL&L – Brain Fitness
JFS Virtual LL&L – Brain Fitness
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn Laugh & Love January 21, 2021 Zoom 1:00-2:00 ***Register in advance for this program: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodeqorj0vE9Z32U2J9TXetAt4DLES_dCk After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Brain Fitness – Keep your[...]
Jan
25
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Jan 25 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Start the new year with a weekly habit that brings happiness! This Happiness Habits Wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program in partnership between JFS, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Greater Kansas[...]
Jan
27
Wed
1:00 pm JFS “New Year Habits” Virtual Wo...
JFS “New Year Habits” Virtual Wo...
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Title: New Year, NewHabits: Exploring Self-Care Tools and TechniquesFacilitators: JFS Therapists, Lauren Glass & KathleenHallingJoin us in this interactive session to learn the benefits ofself-care and how to develop a more compassionate and supportive relationshipwith[...]
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