Support at the JCC: Parents of Adults, Adult Siblings, Grandparents, Parents, and Parents of Teens, Whew!

Support Group for Parents of Adult Children with Learning Disabilities and Other Developmental Delays

This group will provide an opportunity for parents of adult children to come together, in a small group format, to share resources, problem solve, gain support and build community. Parents of young adults face issues and concerns related to the independent activities of daily life and the future goals of their children. These concerns, as well as others, will be addressed with experienced support group facilitators, Dr. Wendy Kamaiko-Solano, a psychotherapist with a private practice on the UWS and Hannah Cohen, life coach working with young adults and families.

For additional information & intake please contact Hannah Cohen, 646-505-4460

11 Mondays: Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2,16 & 30, Apr 27, May 11, Jun 8 & 22, July 6 & 20
5:45-7:15pm FSASPT01W9
7:30-9:00pm FSASPT02W9
$330/$350

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Adult Sibling Support Group

This group provides support for adult siblings who grew up in families where a brother or sister had special needs. In a small group format, the personal experiences of the participants will be shared as a way to better understand and cope with some of the life-long issues they face as siblings. Emotional support, insight, strategies and community will be facilitated.
Facilitated by Hannah Cohen, life skills coach working with young adults and families.

6 Wednesdays: Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 22, May 13, Jun 17, Jul 15
7:30-9pm
$15/$20 (per meeting) HSRSIB00W9
Pre-registration is required

Please call Hannah Cohen for information at 646-505-4460

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Grandparent Support Group

A support group is designed to help grandparents deal constructively with the challenges that face their families when a grandchild has special needs. Share with other grandparents the range of feelings and stressors that make up this unexpected journey.
Facilitated by Hannah Cohen, life skills coach working with young adults and families.

6 Wednesdays: Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 20, Jun 24, Jul 22
7:30-9pm
$15/$20 (per meeting) HSRGSG00W9

To register call 646.505.5708, or visit www.jccmanhattan.org/specialneeds
Pre-registration is required.
For additional information, please call Hannah Cohen, 646-505-4460

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Groups for Parents of Children with Developmental Challenges

This group provides support for parents of children who have been identified with developmental challenges. The combined expertise of the facilitators and the parents’ personal experience provides resources, networking, strategies, therapy options, emotional support and community. Facilitated by Dr. Wendy Kamaiko-Solano, psychotherapist with a private practice on the UWS and Hannah Cohen, life skills coach working with young adults and families.

13 Mondays: Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, Jun 1, 15 & 29, Jul 13 & 27
Section 1: noon-1:30pm $325/$390 HSRDEV01W9
Section 2: 5:45-7:15pm $325/$390 HSRDEV02W9
Section 3: 7:30-9pm $325/$390 HSRDEV03W9

11 Tuesdays: Feb 10 &24, Mar 10 & 24, Apr 28, May 12 & 26, Jun 9 &23, Jul 7 & 21
Section 4: 5:45-7:15pm $275/$330 HSRDEV04W9
Section 5: 7:30-9pm $275/$330 HSRDEV05W9

11 Tuesdays: Feb 3, Mar 3, 17 &31, Apr 7, May 19, Jun 2, 16 & 30, Jul 14 & 28
Section 6: 5:45-7:15pm $275/$330 HSRDEV06W9

Prior to registration, please call Hannah Cohen at 646-505-4460

Registration for groups is ongoing and a prorated fee will be offered to those who begin anytime after the scheduled start date.

Limited scholarships available.

Grandparent, Father and Sibling Support Groups are also offered.

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Support Group for Parents of Teens with Developmental Disabilities & LD

New challenges arise for parents whose children have reached their teen (12-18) years. This group will provide an opportunity to address these challenges, hear from other parents, exchange resources, network and build community with the help of experienced support group facilitators. Facilitators: Dr. Wendy Kamaiko-Solano, a psychotherapist with a private practice on the UWS and Hannah Cohen, life coach working with young adults and families.

For additional information please contact Hannah Cohen, 646-505-4460

Limited scholarships are available.

11 Tuesdays: : Feb 3, Mar 3, 17 &31, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 2, 16 & 30, Jul 14 & 28
7:30-9pm
$275/$330 HSRTEE00W9

The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
The Samuel Priest Rose Building
334 Amsterdam Ave. @ 76th St.
New York, NY 10023

A beneficiary of UJA-Federation.