Spring Ahead to Wellness
Date: Sundays, March 7, 14 & 21 @ 1:00pm via Zoom. This fun wellness series is for families with children ages 4-8. Enjoy interactive activities that are good for your body and mind at any age!
mental health
Our Mental Health is Part of the Public Health Emergency
By Jacki Post Ashkin, MSW, LCSW-C One in four young adults has struggled with suicidal thoughts since the coronavirus hit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One in four. It is a staggering and frightening reality. As the new …
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Cabin Fever Series
Multiple dates & times. A winter series of virtual group programs offering opportunities to share life’s current stressors and challenges, and gain strategies for boosting your mental and emotional well-being.
Does My Child Need a Therapist?
What do we do as parents, when we notice that our child’s experience of this world is causing them distress? How do we know when enough is enough, and something needs to be done in order to protect and keep them socially and emotionally healthy? How do we know whether therapy might be beneficial?
Is Your Mask Hiding or Protecting?
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed. At first, I didn’t understand. Going to the grocery store is considered an essential reason to be out in public. I was keeping my distance and I was wearing a mask. I was smiling (my normal expression wherever I …
Learn How to Balance Where You Get Your News
By Mona Rock, JCS Marketing Manager From the age of 10, I’ve always loved journalism. Each night my mother, who was an educator at the time, and I would watch local and national news broadcasts and talk about what we witnessed. In …
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Several media outlets including WMAR and WBALTV are joining JCS in an on-going conversation about suicide. Please watch this video to make sure you know how to help. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call us at 410-466-9200.
JCS provides a broad range of services that meet the diverse, multi-dimensional needs of individuals and families throughout Central Maryland.
The Stigma of Mental Illness
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. What is the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the term “mental illness?”
For some, the thought of “mental illness” conjures up images of severely dysfunctional people; people that are socially isolated, unpredictable, and even dangerous. Unfortunately, such beliefs have led to widespread stigma against those who suffer with mental illness.
Inside Out – From the Big Screen to Your Living Room
By Julie Morton, LCSW-C “Who’s your friend that loves to play? Bing Bong! Bing Bong!” If you’ve taken your child to see the movie Inside Out they may be singing this song. After all, it’s often easy to talk about portions …
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Master of My Fate, Captain of My Soul
By Lizbeth Schoen, LCSW-C “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” From “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley Events of life can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling at the mercy of our fate, not the master …