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 […]
We Need to Talk Presents Create Your Own “Calm Down Jar”
Kids ages 5 to 12 (with the help of an adult) can create their very own glittery and glowing “calm down jar” right at home! Child psychologist Nikki O’Donnell will teach us how to make these soothing and sparkly jars and how to use them — as they’re not only fun to play with but […]
Jewish Working Women’s Network and We Need to Talk Presents Navigating Covid’s Impact on Family Life
This event is for women only. Join fellow Jewish working women for this special Lunch and Shmooze online event with Nancy Stone, partner at Rotter & Stone PC and Jordana Wolfson, founder of Co-Parenting Solutions. Together, they’ll help us understand how to work through some of the difficult relationship and co-parenting issues brought on by […]
Meditation & Movement: By Moonlight or Candlelight
We Need to Talk presents: Meditation & Movement: By Moonlight or Candlelight Trained yoga and meditation teacher Stacy Bishop is back to once again help us relax, re-center and recharge. Treat yourself to this virtual meditation class either inside your home by cozy candlelight or take your device outside for some moonlight and night air. […]
Summertime Super Foods!
We Need to Talk presents Summertime Super Foods! Nourishing and strengthening your body can be simple and delicious — especially if you have a blender! Plant-based chef Stacy Bishop is showing us how to whip up some frozen treats to keep us cool and healthy this summer! We’ll be making banana “nice” cream and watermelon […]
Movement & Meditation
We all could sure use some deep breaths and time to stretch right about now, which is why we’ve invited trained yoga and meditation teacher Stacy Bishop back to our screens to help us relax, re-center and recharge. Treat yourself to this virtual meditation class either inside your home or take your device outside for […]