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All programs require preregistration. Call 941-366-2224 to sign up for these programs.
Anger Management
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Anger is something that makes us, and those around us, toxic if we don't learn how to manage it well. The art of managing anger and understanding where it comes from are acquired skills which you can learn and practice in this group.
Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
This group, for people at all stages of loss, provides opportunities to hear how others deal with grief, share experiences, receive support and discover new ways to cope. Group is free.
Caregiver Support Group
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (JFCS)
Fridays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Venice)
Caregivers participate in a weekly support group to discuss concerns and gain knowledge about community resources. Respite care for loved ones is provided during the session. Funded through a grant from the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida.
Healthy Families / Healthy Children
Call for an appointment and more information.
HF/HC provides new or expectant parent couples who are 18 years of age or older with group classes that can help them learn new ways of handling relationship and parenting issues successfully. HF/HC programming also includes individualized supportive care and referral services for couples and families. All HF/HC services are provided at no cost and in Spanish and English.
Marriage Breakthrough Group
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Based on the work of Michelle Weiner-Davis, author of Divorce Busting and The Sex Starved Marriage, this four-week interactive video seminar is for couples who argue about the same old subjects, feel angry, resentful or misunderstood much of the time and/or feel hopeless and are considering divorce but still value the relationship. Attending this seminar will make you and your partner feel more connected by providing practical and effective skills to improve communication and handle conflict constructively. Fee is $20 per session per couple. Call for specific times course is offered.
Parenting Class
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Children don't come with manuals and parenting is the most important job you'll ever do. The Parenting Class provides insight into questions and issues that come up in everyday life, and will help you to manage the challenges that come your way.
Senior Outreach Services
Mondays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Villa San Marco, Venice)
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Jewish Center of Venice)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Temple Beth Israel, Longboat Key)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (JFCS)
Homebound older adults can maintain their independence, increase their involvement with friends and community, and enhance their mental health through education and social activities. Medicare assignment accepted. Transportation and lunch provided for some locations.
Transition Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The death of your spouse, significant other or life partner is probably the most difficult experience that one can face. Now that the initial intense period of grief has subsided, how do you go on? This group is open to men and women who are ready for the next step in their journey. No fee.
