Jewish Family Service Hosts Free Virtual Community Conversations for You and Your Family
Self Care, Dementia, Helping the Community, Parenting Among Topics
San Diego CA— Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is hosting a series of free virtual Community Conversations to help San Diegans meet the many challenges of coping with the coronavirus pandemic. From maintaining your mental health, to caring for a parent with dementia, to supporting kids while schools are closed, these conversations will use our collective knowledge to learn techniques and tips to survive these challenging times. Together, we will make it through this.
Each conversation will feature panels of distinguished community leaders, doctors, clergy, educators and therapists who will share their expertise. There will be time in each program for participants to submit questions as well.
Community Conversation #1:
Self-Care Strategies for Adjusting to a New Normal
This is an unprecedented time in modern history. This community conversation will discuss how self-care, including disciplining ourselves to do the things that are necessary for our health and well-being, not to mention our immune system, is essential. The conversation will also discuss the challenges of caregiving for a sick or aging family member during this time.
Friday, April 3
12-1 p.m.
Panelists:
- Ken Druck, Ph.D. – Resilience Expert, Founder of Jenna Druck Center
- Bruce Sachs, Ph.D. – Clinician, Jewish Family Service
- Rabbi Yael Ridberg – Congregation Dor Hadash
Moderator: JFS President & CEO Michael Hopkins, M.S. Social Work
Community Co-Sponsors: The Hive, Jewish Community Foundation, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, JFS Behavioral Health Committee, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
These virtual conversations are FREE. No RSVP is required.
Zoom Information:
https://zoom.us/j/125012178
Meeting ID: 125 012 178
Dial In: +1 669 900 6833 US
For more information, visit https://www.jfssd.org/coping-during-covid-19/.