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Why Education is an Important Pillar of our Mission
The JFS team works on our mission of enhancing the quality of life of individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. We do so through three pillars – Service, Compassion, and Education.
Historically, we’ve provided service, compassion, and education mainly through our individual mental health counseling and social service programs. But recently, we’ve seen a shift in one of the pillars – Education.
JFS Expands Counseling to Foster Care Community
Counseling and resources will be available to foster care children in Bexar County thanks to a new partnership with JFS, CASA, and Bexar County Children’s Court as part of the Fostering Educational Success Pilot Program. The goal of the partnership is to give these children, and their foster families, useful mental wellness skills needed as they become young adults.
How do we quit shaming?
During a scary time in my life – having my daughter sick with a fairly unknown virus (COVID-19) – I wasn’t just consumed with taking care of her, I also was consumed with shaming from some of those close to me. The shaming was covert. Where does the shaming come from and how can we correct it?
Is School Stressing You Out?
My husband and I both work full time and we aren’t sure what to do with our children once school starts. I know my kids would do better in school, but worry about them getting sick or spreading COVID-19. I don’t want to make the wrong decision. There is no good answer and it is keeping me up at night with worry.
No End in Sight
Are you anxious about how long it is taking the pandemic to end? When life feels out of control, here are some things you can do to ease your anxiety.
Feeling all the Feelings
Children often have the basic emotions – happy, sad, mad – figured out. But to truly be able to express themselves, they need to be able to name and understand deeper emotions. Check out these eight activities you can do with your children to learn about their feelings.
Using Imagery to Calm Down
When you are stressed about your life and everything happening around you, try one of these three techniques (guided imagery, grounding and meditation) to calm down and reset yourself.
2 Exercises to Help with Physical Reactions to Anxiety
There are various techniques you can use to limit physical effects of stress and anxiety. Learn about how changing the way you think about a situation can calm your mind, as well as the important benefits of stopping to take a deep breath.
Philanthropitch Goes Virtual
Everyone involved with the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative was excited in January when we learned that our project was a finalist for Philanthropitch San Antonio 2020, a fast-pitch competition for innovative nonprofits. Then COVID-19 happened…
The Highlight of My Career
One short year ago, I spoke with six mental health nonprofit CEOs about an idea that wasn’t found anywhere in the country. The idea was simple: Bring a variety of mental health services and education into the schools where they are so desperately needed. Each...
Case Study: COVID-19 or Anxiety?
Mental health challenges can come and go in your life. Right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and panic. Read a case study of someone who felt anxiety creep back into her life because of the coronavirus.
How to Start Thinking About What’s Private and What Needs to be Said
People have all kinds of secrets that they share in therapy. Some people share deep trauma that they’ve had to hide in order to survive, others have secrets they’ve held onto because they’re afraid to be judged, and some people have secrets that have been passed on to them and entrusted to them that wreak havoc on their mental health.
Stress Signs
What are the signs of stress? Besides looking for physical and emotional signs of stress, it is important to understand how your body reacts to stress.
JFS Continues Mental Health Services During Pandemic in Partnership with the San Antonio Area Foundation
As everyone in San Antonio grieves the loss of their normal lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish Family Service of San Antonio is offering support, counseling, food, education and more to the community. The San Antonio Area Foundation is partnering with JFS in these efforts by awarding a $25,000 emergency fund grant.
Anxiety-Reducing Exercises
Dear Therapist,
Self-isolation is really starting to get to me. My anxiety goes up easily and I don’t know what I should do. Can you give me some ideas on how to lower my anxiety?
Guilt at the Grocery Store
Dear Therapist, Every time I go to the store I feel guilt. I feel guilt because I feel like I'm going to get sick. My anxiety is high and I don't know how handle it. Please help! - D Dear D, I'm sure you are aware of various resources available to help people stay out...
Self-Care as a Conscious Decision
Self-care is an important part of our everyday lives. Without it, our mental and physical health may start to decline. There are various ways to engage in self-care. Taking an interest inventory can help narrow down what is best suited for your own personal self-care....
Not Fighting Grief
Hello, During this time of the year (March/April), I always have excessive problems with my mental health (since about 15 years old, I'm 20 now). In addition to the general time period, I'm also having heightened struggles due to the coronavirus outbreak. I'm feeling...
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