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Women's WorkshopsWomen's Workshops are one-session seminars to help you enrich and enhance your life. The sessions address a wide range of compelling issues such as reducing stress, coping with grief and loss, improving your self-esteem, marketing yourself for a new job and managing your divorce. For a complete list of current Workshops, see below. Workshops are open to all women in the community. Registration is required; cost is $7 per session. As a benefit of membership, workshops are free to NCJW (NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN), ESSEX COUNTY SECTION members if you register in advance. Unless otherwise noted, Workshops are held in the NCJW Conference Room, 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 120, Livingston, NJ 07039 For more information on attending a workshop or leading one, Call the Center at 973-994-4994 or email CENTERFORWOMEN@NCJWESSEX.ORG. Upcoming WorkshopsHow to Prevent Identity Theft and Stay Safe Online
Cynthia McGhee, M.B.A. Topics discussed will be the top sources of identity theft and minimizing your risk. REGISTER Divorce: Empowerment Through Knowledge
Lucy Agostini, Esq., a family law attorney and Marilyn Kaplan, MSW, a licensed clinical social worker, will jointly present this informative workshop outlining the rights and responsibilities of those divorcing under NJ Family Law. This information will better prepare you for the emotional issues which arise before, during and after divorce. REGISTER Creating Positive Change in Your Life
Shelley Stile, Professional Life Coach, will demonstrate how to identify and achieve your life goals. Emphasis will be on creating positive change. Limited to 10 participants REGISTER What Mothers with Teenage Daughters Must Know in this Difficult Digital Age
Elaine Garrod, MSW, PsyD, a Mental Health Counselor with a practice in West Caldwell, will present a workshop for mothers with teenage daughters. She will address what is required of the parent in today's world, the challenges that come with the job and how to meet those challenges. She will describe how to set the tone for a positive relationship with your child for the future. REGISTER Art Therapy: Improving Your Self-Esteem and Wellness through Art
Mary Howe, Art Therapist and professional artist will describe how the process of making art allows one to experience the kind of relaxation that can let one become aware of inner thoughts and feelings. This experience can be healing. Come and find out. REGISTER Targeting the Right Job for You
Lynne Robbins, M.A., Career Counselor from Jewish Vocational Service will lead a workshop to help participants focus on choosing the right career path for them. REGISTER Relationship Skills: Building & Maintaining Positive Relationships with People in Your Life
Amy Gladstone, LCSW, PhD , a licensed psychotherapist, specializes in the treatment of relationship issues. She will speak about staying emotionally connected, expressing your needs clearly and constructively, managing differences, and creating & building on positive feeling. REGISTER Job Search Strategies
Join Lynne Robbins, M.A., Career Counselor from Jewish Vocational Service, to discover effective ways to find positions in today’s job market. REGISTER Getting Started with your Digital Camera
Carl Mink of Livingston and Millburn Camera. Simplify the mysteries behind the digital camera and ask your questions at this workshop for those who have little or no prior knowledge. Bring your digital camera and make sure it's charged before you arrive. REGISTER Handling Legal & Financial Aspects of Divorce
Patricia Tuckman & Tremain L. Stanley, both members of the Family Law Department of Budd Larner PC, will present an overview of the divorce process and will focus on the financial aspects of divorce including expenses while the divorce is pending. Alimony, child support, and parenting time will be discussed along with joint assets and equitable distribution. REGISTER Returning to the Workplace: Opportunities and Issues
Lauren C. Markon, MS ED, Professional Career Counselor, will address issues that face women returning to the workforce after years spent at home. She will teach how to transfer “at home skills” onto a workable resume. This seminar will help women gain confidence in their attempt to return to work. REGISTER Long Term Care, Social Security and Planning Ahead for Retirement & Beyond
Become informed about long term care insurance from Jeff Kudish, an experienced financial planner. Discover what you need to know about this insurance as well as Social Security and Medicare benefits so you can plan effectively for retirement. Attention will be given to individual concerns. REGISTER How to Mend a Broken Heart
Dr. Susan Parente, a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Montclair, will present a workshop to help one gain understanding of the often complex thoughts and feelings associated with loss of a loved one. She will describe the ways in which we may become affected physically & mentally by grief, dispelling some common myths about the grieving process and providing insight into ways in which we may come to adapt to the loss. REGISTER Reducing Stress Through Meditation
Pat Stein, will demonstrate how to relieve stress and pain through mindful meditation. He currently teaches meditation to cancer patients, caregivers and staff at the Carol Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Hospital. REGISTER Coping Techniques for Surviving and Thriving Through a Divorce
Betty Galen, LCSW, will present practical strategies and empowering ideas to help you through your divorce. REGISTER Eat More, Weigh Less: Common Misconceptions about Weight Loss
Danielle Lesser, Health Counselor and Yoga Teacher, will discuss her holistic approach to nutrition. She will cover ditching the diet foods, controlling your cravings, beating the 3 PM slump, exercise for YOU, how to read food labels and inexpensive healthy cooking. REGISTER Preparing for College: Tips from a Pro
Presented by Judy Krafchick, an experienced high school guidance counselor, this workshop will provide a clear overview of the entire college application process including college selection, applying for financial aid and the interview. Bring your questions. REGISTER Redecorating with Style: Learn to Shop and Decorate like a Designer
Learn about current market and color trends, creating a personal color palette and gain tips on how to shop and think like a designer. Karen Wolf, owner of Between Spaces LLC, a local interior design business will lead this workshop. REGISTER Learn How to Say “No” When You Have to: Communicating Honestly but Nicely”
How many times do we find ourselves saying yes to someone, when we really want (or need) to say no…but we just can’t bring ourselves to do so. Too often, we end up feeling imposed upon, taken advantage of, or overwhelmed by having taken on more than we can handle. Let Melanie Lester, MSW show you how you can handle these situations saying “no” to the request while at the same time saying “yes” to the relationship. REGISTER Support Your Loved Ones As They Go Through Fertility Treatment: What Helps & What Doesn't
If you are a parent, sibling, friend or loved one of someone who is having difficulty conceiving and are looking for ways to support him or her, join us for this informational workshop led by Bette Galen, LCSW. Learning what not to say is as important as learning what to say. Find out what a day in the life of someone who is trying to get pregnant looks like and how you can help. REGISTER A Women's Journal: Writing Techniques to Promote Wellness
Learn how to effectively journal your experiences with Ayesha Gallion, a published writer and English instructor. It can be fun, therapeutic and improve your well-being. REGISTER Getting Rid of Clutter in Your Life
Learn to create an organized soothing atmosphere in your home. Ellen Palestine will have valuable information on how you can de-clutter and organize your home in a low stress way and keep it that way with minimal hassle. REGISTER |
