http://www.tjfs.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This year's Tampa Jewish Family Services fundraiser, The Tampa Trifecta of Chefs, is May 2, 2010.  Click on the logo below to see the latest updates on the 2010 Tampa Trifecta of Chefs, including sponsorship opportunities. http://www.tjfs.org/2010/03/01/trifecta-update/ Parenting Your Teens: What Works and How it Works 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 ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/03/01/tikvah-talk-march-22-2010/ 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 ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/02/10/quarterly-client-satisfaction-survey-for-counseling-department/ On Sunday, January 31st Tampa Jewish Family Services participated in the “Give a Day- Get a Disney Day” involving over 130 volunteers from around the Tampa Bay Area.  The experience called, “Collect, Sort, and Bag for our Community Food Bank.” Each volunteer was instructed to collect at least 20 non-perishable ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/02/03/give-a-day-get-a-disney-day-big-success/ Stress and Relaxation 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 ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/02/03/stress-and-relaxation-sunday-march-14-2010/ Extinguishing Tantrums 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 ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/02/01/tikvah-talk-february-23-2010/ 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 ... http://www.tjfs.org/2010/01/13/aid-communities-in-haiti/ http://www.tjfs.org/2009/12/30/2010-community-service-scholarship-award/ During the week of December 21st, TJFS filled the wish lists of over 50 families and over 100 seniors with the help of local synagogues.  By working together, many families from our community donated toys, clothes, household essentials and personal care products for our food bank clients. This impact of our ... http://www.tjfs.org/2009/12/24/winter-holiday-gift-donations/ On Wedneday, December 9, 2009, Tampa Bay Lightning hosted their 3rd Annual Jewish Heritage Night.  Those in attendance were encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Jewish Family Services.  Those who donated were entered to win an autographed Jeff Halpern hockey stick.  Over 50 gifts were collected ... http://www.tjfs.org/2009/12/16/tampa-bay-hanukkah-toy-drive/