with

Tsila Abush-Kirsh, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist with New Tampa Psychological Services

Monday • March 22, 2010 • 7-9 p.m.

13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, 33625

• Gain Understanding of Teen Development
• Identify Common Teen Struggles
• Discover Effective Parenting Approaches and How to Relate to Your Teen(s)
• Beneficial for Teens with and without Special Needs

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• Family members, teachers, and professionals are welcome
• Questions and Answers following presentation
• Open to the Community; RSVP Preferred
• Voluntary $5 Donation to benefit TJFS
• 2.0 CEU’s for LCSWs, MHCs, & MFTs for $10 (BAP #1002 Exp. 3/2011)

For more information please contact Lydia at:  lydiaa@tjfs.org

A Portion of TIKVAH Talk is made possible by the Donchin Family

TJFS completed the first of four quarterly Counseling Department Client Satisfaction Survey for 2010.   It was administered to each client who came to the office for their appointment in the month of January.

• Sixty-nine percent reported much improvement in their ability to understand and manage their emotions now; compared to before they began therapy.

• Sixty-five percent reported much improvement in their insights about themselves and their problems now; compared to before they began therapy.

• One hundred percent experienced improvement in their ability to cope with their problems now; compared to before they began therapy.

Some quotes:

“Great counseling to cope with the problems that have occurred. (Therapist name) is a great help.”

“My sessions have improved my quality of life. Thank you.”

“I feel stronger and better about asserting my need to take care of myself.”

“TJFS is a wonderful service. I am deeply indebted to the kindness from (Staff name) and to (Therapist name). Thank you for being here.”

When they arrived, each volunteer, ranging in age from 8 to 72, sorted their donations according to specific categories in order to create balanced food distribution bags.  Then, they took empty bags and gathered the necessary items for senior, family or for our emergency food bags (we keep on hand for those who call in desperate need).  It was a huge success.

Here are just some of the comments from the volunteers:

“This was the first time we volunteered for a charity event as a family.  It was a great feeling to work as a team!  We would like to come again.  Thank you for this opportunity.”

“Our kids realized that there are people out around us that have a need for food.  They feel like they helped to make a difference in someone’s life.  (written as told by 8 year old!)”

“We loved the opportunity to help the community.  It’s wonderful to see what people can accomplish if they care and work together.  I am impressed with your organization.  Thanks.”

Sunday • March 14, 2010 • 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Congregation Beth Shalom

706 Bryon Road, Brandon, Florida 33511

• Discuss factors that lead to stress
• Identify how we are affected by stress
• Learn relaxation techniques that are beneficial for children, adults and seniors

• Brown bag lunches are welcome
• Questions and answers following presentation
• RSVP preferred but walk-ins are welcome

Contact Denise at 813-960-1848 or info@tjfs.org to RSVP.

with

Jennifer Rava-Wooten, M.S., BCBA

President of Advanced Behavioral Systems, LLC

Tuesday • February 23, 2010 • 7-9 p.m.

Tampa Jewish Community Center

13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa, Florida 33625

• Identify the function of and consequences for problem behaviors

• Learn how to create environmental changes that can enhance desired behaviors

• Beneficial for children with and without special needs of any age

• Family members, teachers, and professionals are welcome

• Questions and Answers following presentation

• Open to the Community; RSVP Preferred

• Voluntary $5 Donation to benefit TJFS

• 2.0 CEU’s for LCSWs, MHCs, & MFTs for $20

(BAP #1002 Exp. 3/2011)

Please contact Lydia at:  lydiaa@tjfs.org

A Portion of TIKVAH Talk is made possible by the Donchin Family.

In light of the devastation in Haiti TJFS once again is trying to meet the needs our family, friends and neighbors. Below are two organizations that are collecting funds in order to send aid to the communities affected.  Click on the respective logos to access their website.

American Jewish World Service

Miami’s Jewish Federation

This impact of our community’s kindness was clear by the reactions of the recipients.  As one mother said, after receiving her gifts with tears in her eyes, “This is truly overwhelming.  Thank you so much for your generosity.  Thank you….thank you…thank you!”