Description: Back to School Success: Strategies for Supporting Anxiety in Kids, presented by jkidphilly + Family Matters, learn from Family Matter’s team of social workers experienced in trauma-informed care to assess + employ strategies to support your child’s every day anxiety and know when its time to seek more help.
FamilyMatters, A JAFCO Support Network, offers specialized case management and support services to assist families in times of crisis. We serve families who are facing the impact of trauma and challenges including: mental health and substance abuse issues, divorce and custody issues, grandparents or relatives caring for children, single parenthood, or raising children with special needs. We focus on strengthening and empowering families to overcome these challenges. When families find the courage to open up and ask for help, we are there. We are at your side.
Ellie Ettman is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 18 years of experience specializing in the areas of trauma, anxiety and depression. Dedicated to providing compassionate and evidenced-based care, Ellie helps to empower the people she works with to navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client centered approach, she works to provide tailored support to help children and families gain the tools they need to succeed in their own unique journey. Ellie is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child and family can thrive and begin to live to their full potential. Ellie holds a degree in Psychology from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree from Arcadia University in Clinical Counseling.
Location: Zoom; register to receive the link.
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: Adults
For more information: contact Erin Beser
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Pre-registration is required. Please register everyone, including both children and adults, who plan to attend.
Accommodations: Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, we are able to provide accommodations for any child or family member with a disability to attend jkidphilly events. If you need an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, a sensory toolbox, or even behavior support for your child, or if you have questions about the accessibility of any program or venue, please note so on our form or contact us. In most cases, our staff will need two weeks’ notice to provide accommodations, but we will do our best to meet your needs on any timeframe.
Covid Policy: For our in-person events, we’ll work together to take care of our community.
For indoor programming: Non-cloth (n95, KN95, surgical) masks are suggested for children ages 2 years+ and adults
For outdoor programming: Masks are optional
For all programming: Staying at home if anyone in the family has a cold, cough, fever, or other symptoms, or has been exposed to anyone with COVID-19.
