Support and Therapy Groups

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by  Roza Trogub and Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1164 or 773.508.1105.

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 the challenges of aging. 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.

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Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

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 the challenges of aging. 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.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by  Roza Trogub and Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1164 or 773.508.1105.

Group led by Nancy Rakowsky

Emotional support, information and  coping strategies for all caregivers.

Registration required: 847.492.1400

Join us every month for a variety of cultural programs!

Individuals with early Alzheimer’s, a related dementia and mild cognitive impairment are welcome. In order to attend, participants must be accompanied by a family member or care partner.

Led by Joyce Marter, LCPC

September’s program is Bullying of Seniors: Awareness and Prevention. Participants will learn examples of bullying, how to identify it and its risk factors. The presenter will also share ideas on how to respond to incidents and create a positive environment.

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by CJE SeniorLife licensed clinical social workers, this group helps caregivers learn about Parkinson’s Disease and caregiving. Participants discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burnout. Most importantly they can meet others who face similar challenges and share resources and information.

Call to confirm dates: Jaclyn Abramson at 847.236.7826 or jaclyn.abramson@cje.net

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Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., and Mariya Shmuylo, LSW.

Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W.

Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources.

Registration required: 773.508.1106.

Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month.

Led by Marci Balonick, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Support group for adult children who have parents with a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or related dementias.

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., and Mariya Shmuylo, LSW.

Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by  Roza Trogub and Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1164 or 773.508.1105.

Group led by Nancy Rakowsky

Emotional support, information and  coping strategies for all caregivers.

Registration required: 847.492.1400

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Join us every month for a variety of cultural programs!

Individuals with early Alzheimer’s, a related dementia and mild cognitive impairment are welcome. In order to attend, participants must be accompanied by a family member or care partner.

Led by Joyce Marter, LCPC

September’s program is Bullying of Seniors: Awareness and Prevention. Participants will learn examples of bullying, how to identify it and its risk factors. The presenter will also share ideas on how to respond to incidents and create a positive environment.

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W.

Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources.

Registration required: 773.508.1106.

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by CJE SeniorLife licensed clinical social workers, this group helps caregivers learn about Parkinson’s Disease and caregiving. Participants discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burnout. Most importantly they can meet others who face similar challenges and share resources and information.

Call to confirm dates: Jaclyn Abramson at 847.236.7826 or jaclyn.abramson@cje.net

Click to download thumbnail

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., and Mariya Shmuylo, LSW.

Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by  Roza Trogub and Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1164 or 773.508.1105.

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W.

Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources.

Registration required: 773.508.1106.

Repeats every 1st Tuesday of the month.

Led by Marci Balonick, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Support group for adult children who have parents with a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or related dementias.

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., and Mariya Shmuylo, LSW.

Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Registration required: 773.508.1016 or 773.508.1097

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by  Roza Trogub and Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1164 or 773.508.1105.

Group led by Nancy Rakowsky

Emotional support, information and  coping strategies for all caregivers.

Registration required: 847.492.1400

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Join us every month for a variety of cultural programs!

Individuals with early Alzheimer’s, a related dementia and mild cognitive impairment are welcome. In order to attend, participants must be accompanied by a family member or care partner.

Led by Joyce Marter, LCPC

September’s program is Bullying of Seniors: Awareness and Prevention. Participants will learn examples of bullying, how to identify it and its risk factors. The presenter will also share ideas on how to respond to incidents and create a positive environment.

This group is currently full and closed to new members.

Led by Maya Gumirov, L.P.C., N.C.C., Holocaust Community Services and Irina Polishchuk, Resource Specialist, Russian Programs.
 
Support group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors.

For more information:  773.508.1004 or 773.428.3058

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

A support group for Holocaust survivors.

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004

Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W.

Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources.

Registration required: 773.508.1106.

Lead by Lisa Andrews, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by CJE SeniorLife licensed clinical social workers, this group helps caregivers learn about Parkinson’s Disease and caregiving. Participants discover ways to relieve caregiver stress and burnout. Most importantly they can meet others who face similar challenges and share resources and information.

Call to confirm dates: Jaclyn Abramson at 847.236.7826 or jaclyn.abramson@cje.net

Click to download thumbnail

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW

This group is for older adults who have lost a significant person in their life.

• Learn how to cope with grief.
• Share experiences with others in a safe, confidential environment.

Click on thumbnail to download flyer

Led by

• Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D., Holocaust Community Services
• Anna Dominov, L.S.W., Holocaust Community Services.

A suport group for family caregivers of Holocaust Survivors.

Free

Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004