J Family Service

Men's Group
2025-05-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | JFS (5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas 75248), 5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas, TX, 75248, United States
This process-oriented therapy group covers a wide assortment of issues affecting men including interpersonal relationships, family conflict & violence, parenting, dealing with unpleasant feelings, coping with anger, abusive experiences, and living an honorable life.
This group provides an opportunity for men to gain insight, self-awareness, and behavioral skill and practice.
The group meets weekly – Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please contact Mike Ligocki, PhD at Jewish Family Service 972.437.9950 (ext. 307).

Women's Trauma Support Group
2025-05-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Other, United States
For women who have been impacted by trauma and family violence on Mondays at 5:30 pm. The group is a psychotherapy process group that focuses on interpersonal relationships, healing, psychoeducation, and coping strategies and tools.
For more information, get location, and to enroll, please contact Terah Culp, MA, LPC, Clinical Therapist, at 972.437.9950 x285 or tculp@jfamilyservice.org

Womens Trauma Group
2025-05-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Other, United States
For women who have been impacted by trauma and abuse on Mondays at 5:30 pm. This psychotherapy group incorporating expressive arts is facilitated by female therapists.
For more information to enroll, please contact Terah Culp, MA, LPC, at 469-206-1642.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Class
2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Other, United States
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an Evidence-Based Treatment shown to be effective with:
• Controlling life-threatening and quality-of-life interfering behaviors
• Regulating intense, painful emotions
• Managing difficult interpersonal relationships
• Fostering more life balance
• Creating a life worth living

Skills you will develop with this six-week course: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Middle Path

Candidate Requirements:
• Adult Men and Women
• Must be pre-screened prior to the start date of classes
• Also be in Concurrent Individual Therapy

Skills are taught in modules lasting six weeks and are open to new candidates at the start of a new module.
For more information and to get in the next group class, Contact Nancy Hall, MA, LPC at nhall@jfamilyservice.org or 214.887.1364 x272.

Monday Evenings from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Caring for the Caregivers - Support Group
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Other, United States
1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30am
2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00pm

For all family caregivers, this group, facilitated by an elder-care professional, will help you learn how to best care for your loved one—and yourself.
Contact:
Abigail Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@jfamilyservice.org
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Older Adults at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas
P: 469.206.1688 I 972.437.9950 x215 I F: 972.437.1988

Modified Yoga for Cancer Survivors or Individuals with Disabilities
2025-05-13 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-05-20 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-05-22 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-05-27 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-05-29 14:15 - 15:15, 2025-06-03 14:15 - 15:15 | JCC, 7900 Northaven Road, Dallas, United States
Two times a week at the Jewish Community Center
Contact Beth Broodo at bbroodo@jfamilyservice.org to confirm attendance.

Breast Cancer Support Group
2025-05-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Other, United States
Integrating different therapeutic modalities to reduce stress and anxiety as well as increase overall well-being. Open to any woman who has experienced breast cancer, this group is an opportunity to discuss ways to cope and to find ways to live each day as fully as possible.

Contact Beth Broodo at bbroodo@jfamilyservice.org to get the registration link or more information.

Overcoming Barriers in the Job Hunt
2025-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Plano Workforce Solutions, 1101 Resource Drive, Plano, 75074
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Feeling stuck in your job search? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
Join JFS Career Coach Jason Hopper to learn practical strategies to identify and overcome the most common obstacles job seekers face.
This session will help you:
✔ Recognize what’s really holding you back
✔ Develop a plan to get unstuck
✔ Build the confidence to move forward and land the job you want
It’s time to take the next step toward your career goals. Don’t let barriers stand in your way—learn how to break through them!
📍 This is an in-person seminar—come ready to learn, practice, and get expert feedback!

Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-21 18:45 - 20:00 | JFS Older Adult Offices, 16910 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, 75248, United States
For spouses, adult children, and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or other conditions requiring long-term care. This group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:45 pm. For more information contact Harriet L. Cohen, PhD, LCSW at hcohen@jfamilyservice.org or 469-206-1671
Open to anyone in need, our Caregivers Support Groups are for spouses, adult children and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from dementia or other long-term illnesses.
Facilitated by our licensed professionals, these groups provide information and support to help you best care for your loved one, while caring for yourself.

What Is Predatory Lending & How Can You Avoid It?
2025-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, TX, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE

Predatory lending refers to unethical lending practices that take advantage of borrowers—often through misleading terms, sky-high interest rates, hidden fees, and loan structures that are nearly impossible to repay.
Payday loans and auto title loans are two of the most common forms of predatory lending. While they may seem like quick fixes, they often trap people in long-term cycles of debt.
Join financial experts from First Horizon Bank for this important seminar, where you’ll learn:
✔ How to recognize the warning signs of predatory loans
✔ The true cost of payday and title loans
✔ Safer, smarter alternatives for borrowing money
Don’t fall into the debt trap. Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your finances and make informed decisions. This webinar is part of our Building Financial Power Series, designed to help you feel empowered and in charge of your financial future.

Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group
2025-05-26 16:00 - 17:00 | TX

Caring for the Caregivers (TE)
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Temple Emanu-El
For all family caregivers, this group, facilitated by an elder-care professional, will help you learn how to best care for your loved one—and yourself. Please join us for discussion and support. First Tuesday of every month, at 10:30 am. Temple Emanu-El, 8500 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75225. No RSVP required. No Charge. For more information, please contact Abby Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@JFSdallas.org or 972.437.9950.

Open to anyone in need, our Caregivers Support Groups are for spouses, adult children and other family members coping with a loved one suffering from dementia or other long-term illnesses.
Facilitated by our licensed professionals, these groups provide information and support to help you best care for your loved one, while caring for yourself.
