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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group for Overcoming Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly\, ongoing open group: 10/12\, 10/26\, 11/9\, 11.23\, ongoing\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-oct-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:You care for everyone else. Let us care for you.\nWhen you are overwhelmed by caring for an aging parent\, spouse or older loved one\, taking an hour for yourself can feel impossible\, but it is exactly what you need to keep going. \nThe group is for caregivers or adult children of loved ones in long-term care and will provide: \n\nA Supportive Space: Connect with others who truly “get it.”\nPractical Tools: Learn from one another while navigating the challenges associated with having a loved one with chronic illness\, dementia\, placement in a facility setting\, or a similar circumstances.\nExpert Guidance: Facilitated by Barry Davis\, LCSW-R\, a licensed clinician dedicated to supporting caregivers.\n\nThis group meets on the third Thursday of each month and is offered in a hybrid format\, both in-person AND virtually. \n\nIn-Person: Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, Founders Room\, 180 Washington Ave Ext.\nVirtual: Zoom\n\nRegister online here.\n\nThis program is in partnership with: \n             
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/caregiver-support-group-october/
LOCATION:Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, 180 Washington Ave Ext\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group for Overcoming Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly\, ongoing open group\, 10/26\, 11/9\, 11.23\, 12/7\, 12/21\, ongoing\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-oct-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group to Overcome Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly\, 11/9\, 11.23\, 12/7\, 12/21\, ongoing open group\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-nov-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:You care for everyone else. Let us care for you.\nWhen you are overwhelmed by caring for an aging parent\, spouse or older loved one\, taking an hour for yourself can feel impossible\, but it is exactly what you need to keep going. \nThe group is for caregivers or adult children of loved ones in long-term care and will provide: \n\nA Supportive Space: Connect with others who truly “get it.”\nPractical Tools: Learn from one another while navigating the challenges associated with having a loved one with chronic illness\, dementia\, placement in a facility setting\, or a similar circumstances.\nExpert Guidance: Facilitated by Barry Davis\, LCSW-R\, a licensed clinician dedicated to supporting caregivers.\n\nThis group meets on the third Thursday of each month and is offered in a hybrid format\, both in-person AND virtually. \n\nIn-Person: Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, Founders Room\, 180 Washington Ave Ext.\nVirtual: Zoom\n\nRegister online here.\n\nThis program is in partnership with: \n             
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/caregiver-support-group-november/
LOCATION:Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, 180 Washington Ave Ext\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group for Overcoming Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly\, 11.23\, 12/7\, 12/21\, ongoing open group\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-nov-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T120000
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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group for Overcoming Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly Mondays\, 12/7\, 12/21\, ongoing open group\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-dec-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T180000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:You care for everyone else. Let us care for you.\nWhen you are overwhelmed by caring for an aging parent\, spouse or older loved one\, taking an hour for yourself can feel impossible\, but it is exactly what you need to keep going. \nThe group is for caregivers or adult children of loved ones in long-term care and will provide: \n\nA Supportive Space: Connect with others who truly “get it.”\nPractical Tools: Learn from one another while navigating the challenges associated with having a loved one with chronic illness\, dementia\, placement in a facility setting\, or a similar circumstances.\nExpert Guidance: Facilitated by Barry Davis\, LCSW-R\, a licensed clinician dedicated to supporting caregivers.\n\nThis group meets on the third Thursday of each month and is offered in a hybrid format\, both in-person AND virtually. \n\nIn-Person: Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, Founders Room\, 180 Washington Ave Ext.\nVirtual: Zoom\n\nRegister online here.\n\nThis program is in partnership with: \n             
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/caregiver-support-group-december/
LOCATION:Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors\, 180 Washington Ave Ext\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T151114Z
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SUMMARY:Building Connections: A Support Group for Overcoming Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:Loneliness doesn’t always look the same—and you’re not as alone as you think.\n\nEven the most socially active\, partnered\, or neurodivergent adults can feel disconnected. Join others to explore and reframe what makes us “different” into an authentic point of connection. Come and build community and feel truly seen!\nIn this group\, we’ll explore:\n\nHow loneliness shows up uniquely for each person\nThe shared threads beneath our different experiences\nReframing “difference” as a point of connection\nBuilding authentic connection in real life and within the group\n\nThis is a welcoming space to engage with others\, practice connection\, and feel seen without pressure to “perform.”\n\nDetails: \n\nFacilitator: Barry Davis\, LCSW\nLocation: Virtual (with potential to transition to in-person in Albany)\nSchedule: Bi-weekly Mondays\, 12/21\, 1/4\, 1/18\, ongoing open group\nTime: 12:00–1:00 PM\nCost: $10 per session\, first session is free (private pay only)\n\n\nWhether you’re feeling alone in a relationship\, navigating social differences\, or simply wanting deeper connection\, this group offers a place to start.\n\nTo register\, click here or call (518) 482-8856\, option 0.
URL:https://jfsneny.org/event/unmasking-loneliness-finding-connection-in-a-disconnected-world-dec-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:info@jfsneny.org
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