The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, in partnership with The Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, JFamily and Opening the Doors of the JCC of Metro Detroit, the Metropolitan Detroit Board of Jewish Early Childhood Directors, and Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit are thrilled to welcome Dr. Erika London Bocknek, PhD, LMFT, to the […]
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Youth Mental Health – For We Need to Talk
Mindful Doodles: An Artistic Approach to Relaxation
NEXTGen Detroit Balance and We Need to Talk present Mindful Doodles: An Artistic Approach to Relaxation instructed by art therapist Ellen Smithey. Whether you view yourself the creative type or not, there are many ways to benefit from art making when it comes to your mental health and wellbeing. In this workshop, art therapist and […]
7 Tips for Mental Well-Being from Dr. Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab
Who couldn’t use a few tried-and-true strategies to improve mood and overall well-being right about now? Thankfully, psychologist Dr. Laurie Santos is joining us to share seven helpful tips for doing just that! From improving social connections to sleeping better, the evidence-based strategies she’ll share are adapted from her Yale University course, the Science of […]
Grief: It’s Not Just for Funerals
When we think of grief, we often think of experiencing the death of a loved one. Grief, however, is a normal part of life that occurs in many forms that we often don’t recognize. Join us as we welcome Debra Mattison, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, who will […]
Parenting in the Present
Whether your child is just starting pre-school or heading back to college, meeting the social, emotional and academic needs of your family has never been more challenging. Seasoned educator Alyse Belkin and mental health professional Brooke Bendix will help us navigate the start of the school year and beyond with helpful information and concrete tips […]