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Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19
These resources were developed as part of our Community Connection Series to help the community in response to COVID-19. During this time of extreme stress and worry, parents, guardians, and other role models are facing unique challenges in supporting children. How can we put children’s minds at ease? How can we be there for them […]
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Resources for Coping with COVID-19: Community Connection Series
No matter our circumstances, COVID-19 has introduced uncertainty into our lives. To help address these unprecedented challenges from a mental health perspective, The Jewish Board is offering a virtual Community Connections series – free, online sessions where anyone can hear from our staff experts and have an opportunity to ask questions before, during, and after […]
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Teens, Tweens, and Screens: How to Help Your Kids Navigate Life Online
Did you know that children, on average, get their first smartphones by age 10? Yes, kids are getting their devices earlier and using them more often than ever before. Recent research has shown that tweens spend six hours a day on entertainment, including online time. And teens spend, on average, nine hours a day on […]
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Supporting Children in Grief as a Clinician: Teens (13 to 18 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief as a Clinician: Middles/Tweens (9 to 12 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief as a Clinician: Littles (5 to 8 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief at Any Age
We hear a lot from parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and other members of the community that they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the links below for tips that can help you gain […]
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Supporting Children in Grief as a Clinician: Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief: Teens (13 to 18 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief: Middles/Tweens (9 to 12 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief: Littles (5 to 8 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Supporting Children in Grief: Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years)
We hear a lot from folks about how they don’t know what to say or do for kids and teens when someone has died. Many folks are also unsure if a child is grieving “right.” Check out the tips below that can help you gain a better understanding of what grief looks like for children […]
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Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals, Clergy, and Community Leaders
During challenging times, including times of war, self-care is a necessity for those who support others. Many of us are impacted by the ongoing war currently taking place in Israel in a variety of ways. It is critical that we take care of ourselves so that we can continue to support the community members who […]
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Self-Care for Adults During Times of War
During times of war, self-care offers a valuable way to maintain personal well-being amid challenging circumstances. It is a means of finding moments of peace and preserving one's humanity in the midst of uncertainty. Here are some self-care tips that you may find helpful during these unprecedented times: C – Connect with Loved Ones: Reach […]
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Talking to Children About Traumatic Events
Discussing traumatic events, such as war, with children is a challenging yet crucial task for parents and caregivers. Offering guidance and support in a gentle, age-appropriate manner is essential in helping children navigate and process these difficult situations. Here are some helpful tips for children of any age: S – Safety and Security: All children, from […]
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Press Releases
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Appoints Julia Pinover Kupiec as Chief Public Policy Officer
New York, NY – April 3, 2023 – The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, one of New York City’s leading nonprofit providers of behavioral health and social services, announces the appointment of Julia Pinover Kupiec as the agency’s new Chief Public Policy Officer effective today. As Chief Public Policy Officer, she will work […]
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New York State of Mindfulness
Episode 7: BIPOC Mental Health in Queens
Listen to “Episode 7: BIPOC Mental Health in Queens” on Spreaker. Experts say that social determinants of health – like race, class, and culture – effect everything from life span to wellbeing for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). What does that mean for their mental health? Host Mila Myles talks with Jewish Board expert […]
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New York State of Mindfulness
Episode 6: Queer Creativity in El Barrio
Listen to “Episode 6: Queer Creativity in El Barrio” on Spreaker. El Barrio, or Spanish Harlem, has a long history of local art and artists from the early 1900’s to the present. Host Mila Myles talks about the history of queer creativity and cultural resilience with current residents of El Barrio’s Artspace, Richard Zimmer, Senior […]
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New York State of Mindfulness
Episode 5: Virtual Graduations in Staten Island
Listen to “Episode 5: Digital Graduation and Staten Island” on Spreaker. Among the many milestones lost to COVID, families across NYC are grieving the loss of a major milestone for kids, teens, and young adults: graduation. Whether it’s finishing first grade or First-Generation students graduating from college, digital celebrations just aren’t the same. Host Mila […]
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New York State of Mindfulness
Episode 4: Adult Autism and Borough Park
Listen to “Episode 4: Adult Autism and Borough Park” on Spreaker. Often, public conversations on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder end at childhood—but what does that mean for adults on the spectrum? Host Mila Myles interviews clinical experts from The Jewish Board’s Mishkon program and The Seaver Autism Center on growing into adulthood with Autism […]
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In the News
Homes are the cure to homelessness
“I believe that shelters are a triage, and they won’t solve the entrenched problem of homelessness. In fact, over the course of my career as a doctor, the most powerful medication I’ve ever seen is an apartment. After someone moves into an apartment off the streets, within a few weeks, their health conditions improve, they […]
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Press Releases
With kids’ mental health suffering due to pandemic, Jewish experts step up help
“Students are not the only ones in need of mental health. Educators and administrators also are asking for assistance, said Rivka Nissel, team director at the Jewish Board’s Seymour Askin Counseling Center in Brooklyn. “Working with adults in the schools has become more necessary due to COVID,” Nissel said. “If the teaching staff is stressed, […]
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In the News
COVID Vaccines Need an Advocate for Trans Healthcare
(Photo by Jahleel Shaheed) “As someone who is both disabled and transgender, I have often had to be my own health advocate; in this instance, it turned out to be important to my vaccination journey. […] Along with my own personal research, The Jewish Board, the New York City-based health and human services nonprofit where […]