Support and Therapy Groups

We offer a variety of Support and Therapy Groups for a wide range of concerns.

Support Groups provide an opportunity to share with and learn from others who are in similar situations in a welcoming, confidential environment.

All Support Groups are facilitated by skilled professionals with experience in providing services to older adults.
All Support Groups are free.

If a group interests you, please call the group facilitator before attending for the first time for eligibility requirements and to confirm dates, which may vary from the listing due to holidays or other scheduling constraints.

Therapy Groups led by Licensed Clinical Social Workers, offer treatment in a group setting for older adults who may be experiencing difficulties in coping with the challenges of aging, such as depression or anxiety, or the challenges of being a caregiver.

Therapy Groups are billable to insurance and require pre-screening. Please call the facilitator before attending for the first time.

Download a Guide to CJE's Support and Therapy Groups, Summer 2023

Date	Event	Location	Contact
Monday, September 25, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm	Adult Day Services Care Partner Support Group Adult Day Services , Support Groups Led By: Jordyn Cohen, LSW Come spend time with other care partners, family members, and loved ones who are coping with similar challenges and concerns. This support group will provide opportunities to enhance coping strategies in a supportive environment and is open to ADS Evanston care partners. Registration required.	ADS Evanston-Virtual Program 1015 Howard Street Evanston, IL 60202 United States Map It	847.556.8404
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327
Wednesday, October 04, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss Support Groups Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and JCFS Chicago Virtual Meeting	Bernard Horwich -Virtual Program 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Lisa Andrews, LCSW 773.508.4742
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, October 16, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss Support Groups Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and JCFS Chicago Virtual Meeting	Bernard Horwich -Virtual Program 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Lisa Andrews, LCSW 773.508.4742
Monday, October 23, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, October 30, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Wednesday, November 01, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss Support Groups Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and JCFS Chicago Virtual Meeting	Bernard Horwich -Virtual Program 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Lisa Andrews, LCSW 773.508.4742
Wednesday, November 01, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, November 06, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Tuesday, November 07, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327
Wednesday, November 08, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, November 13, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Living Life Through Loss Support Groups Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. A bereavement support group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and JCFS Chicago Virtual Meeting	Bernard Horwich -Virtual Program 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Lisa Andrews, LCSW 773.508.4742
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, November 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327
Monday, November 27, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Monday, December 04, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills Group for Depression and Anxiety Support Groups This group is designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group will offer tools to effectively deal with everyday stressors. CBT cannot remove your problems, but it can help you deal with them in a more positive way. Group members will have the opportunity to learn that there are others who are dealing with similar issues and who share similar thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Registration Required	Bernard Horwich Building, Room 223 3003 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327
Wednesday, December 06, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm	Live Better with Chronic Pain—Wednesdays Telehealth Sessions Support Groups Group Leader Peter Tsurkis, LCSW If you are living with chronic pain (lasting more than three months), then this telehealth counseling group will give you the skills to improve your quality of life! The group leader will guide group members as they learn proven strategies to interrupt the cycle of pain and reclaim the ability to engage in activities that matter to them. Sessions will draw from cognitive behavioral therapy and chronic pain reprocessing techniques and cover topics such as:	Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Zoom Meeting 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	773.508.1041 http://www.cje.net/counseling
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm	Making Connections Linkages & Caregiving , Support Groups An Online Support Group for Older Adults who have Adult Family Members with Disabilities Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Share ideas on navigating challenging aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with others Registration required.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Linkages Coordinator, Kate Maley, LSW 773.508.1327

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Support and Therapy Groups

We offer a variety of Support and Therapy Groups for a wide range of concerns.