Support Groups

All JFS support groups and therapeutic groups are led by licensed professionals. Many groups are available at no cost.
For any group with a fee, we offer a sliding-fee scale, ensuring that no one is ever denied service due to an inability to pay.
Information

972-437-9950

For more details about any of these groups, please call us.

Location
5402 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248

Unless otherwise noted, all groups meet at JFS Dallas 

Support Groups for Adults

Not all groups are currently meeting, so please be sure to inquire with your counselor about the schedule.

Women’s Trauma Group

Every other Monday and Thursday
4:30–6:30 pm
For Women
Meets on Zoom

For women who have been impacted by trauma and abuse, this psychotherapy group incorporating expressive arts is facilitated by female therapists. For more information and to enroll, please contact Terah Culp, LPC-S, at 469-206-1642.

Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support

4th Wednesday of the month, 5:00-6:00pm
No Fee
For Women
Hybrid Zoom & In-Person Options

Support group for women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, combining therapeutic approaches, wellness practices, and a Jewish perspective to reduce stress and promote overall well-being. The program integrates psychology and the concept of Binah (the Hebrew word for wisdom) encouraging women to connect with their inner wisdom. Homemade soup is provided.

For more information, please contact Beth Broodo at 972-437-9950 or BBroodo@JFSdallas.org

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Modified Yoga & Meditation for Women (Binah Cancer Support Services)

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:00–4:00 pm
Meets at the JCC Dallas

Gentle yoga and meditation for women of all abilities, including those recovering from illness, cancer, trauma, or stress. This program integrates psychology and the concept of Binah (Hebrew for “wisdom”), encouraging women to connect with their inner strength and intuition through pain-free movement and guided meditation practices.

For more information, please contact Beth Broodo at 972-437-9950 or BBroodo@JFSdallas.org

Caring for the Caregivers

2nd Tuesday of the month, 12:00-1:00pm
No Fee
Meets on Zoom

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.

For more information please contact Abby Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@jfamilyservice.org
or call 469-206-1688

Chronic Pain Support

1st Wednesday every month, 11:00am-12:00pm

No Fee
Meets on Zoom

For those who are dealing with physical conditions involving chronic pain, and their loved ones. Please join us for discussion and support.

For more information please contact Abby Goodman, LCSW at agoodman@jfamilyservice.org
or call 469-206-1688

Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapy Class

Meets in-person at JFS Dallas (Arapaho)
Screening for Applicants is Ongoing

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

The goal of DBT is to create a life worth living. Skill areas are:

  • Mindfulness
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Middle Path

Grief Support Monthly

3rd Tuesdays every month, 12:00–1:00 pm

Meets on Zoom

For adults of any age who have suffered a loss through death.

For more information, please contact Harriet Cohen PHD LCSW at hcohen@jfamilyservice.org or call 469-206-1671

Men’s Therapy

Wednesdays weekly, 5:30–7 pm
Group meets in-person at JFS Dallas (Arapaho)

This process-oriented therapy group covers a wide assortment of issues affecting men including interpersonal relationships, family conflict and violence, parenting, dealing with unpleasant feelings, coping with anger, abusive experiences, and living an honorable life. This group provides an opportunity for people to gain insight, self-awareness, and behavioral skill and practice. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact Mike Ligocki, PhD at Jewish Family Service 972-437-9950 x307.

PLAN Family Support

Saturdays bi-monthly, 11 am
Zoom and On-site

The PLAN Family Support Group is for family, caretakers and others who have a loved one with severe mental illness, typically those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar and major depressive disorder. If you are interested, please contact, Ruth Josenhans, Director of PLAN (People Living Active Now) at 972-690-7526 or rjosenhans@jfamilyservice.org.

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