Is your New Year’s resolution to take better care of your health?

Virtual

Let JFS put you on the right PATH. Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a fun, interactive program designed to help people manage chronic pain and other persistent health conditions and live a healthier life. This free 6-week workshop series teaches how to develop problem-solving skills, decrease stress, create a plan for success and more. […]

Free

The Powerful Impact of Music on the Brain

Virtual

Music is pervasive in our society, affecting the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual aspects of our lives. This presentation will provide insight into the ways music influences our brains and behavior. Join JFS for a free brain health workshop with music therapist Jody Conradi Stark and Detroit Symphony Orchestra violinist Jing Zhang. Register in […]

Free

The Brain Benefits of Nature

Virtual

Spending time in nature is a sensory-rich, restorative experience that is vital for our brains. Join us to discuss the latest research on nature’s connection to brain health as well as the impact of nature on both our physical and emotional health. We’ll also learn a variety of ways nature can be accessible to everyone. […]

Free

LGBTQ+ and Suicide Prevention

Virtual

This training from Jewish Family Service is geared toward caregivers and youth professionals. You’ll learn how to support LGBTQ+ youth with mental health challenges and how to assess for suicidal ideation. This session will cover: –ALGEE, a 5-step action plan from Youth Mental Health First Aid Training –Warning signs and risk factors –Considering culture and […]

Free

Chronic Pain P.A.T.H. Class

Virtual

People living with chronic pain often find it interferes with their ability to manage their health and live life to the fullest. Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is an interactive program designed by Stanford University to provide the necessary skills and tools to help you manage chronic pain and live a better life. This 6-week […]

Free

How Integrated Medicine Impacts the Brain

Virtual

Join Jewish Family Service as Henry Ford Health nurse practitioner Ashley Houghteling explores the various treatment modalities within integrative medicine and how they can support healthy brain function. She will also focus on lifestyle habits to support a healthy brain and prevent disease that can affect its function. Register in advance for this Zoom event […]

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Motown Bike Ride

We will meet in the parking lot of Ferndale Foods (600 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI – intersection of Nine Mile and Livernois) and ride from that point to visit the homes of some of Motown’s greatest artists. We will ride some residential streets and up the protected bike path on Livernois to the […]

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