Date: Mar 09, 2009

Hofstra University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic At the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center Now Forming Spring 2009 Groups

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY … The Hofstra University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic at the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center is now forming group sessions for Spring 2009.

The fee to participate is $15 per individual, couple or family. For registration information please call
(516) 463-5234. For more information on the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center visit www.hofstra.edu/saltzmancenter.

Mondays

Through May 18: Chronic Illness Spousal Support Group: 11 a.m. to noon.
This weekly therapy group is designed for spouses of individuals with chronic illness.

Through April 27: Effective Parenting and Discipline: 1 to 2 p.m.
This weekly therapy group focuses on parenting skills and discipline.

Through April 27: Effective Parenting and Discipline: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This weekly psychoeducational group focuses on parenting skills.

Tuesdays

April 14 to May 12: Caring for Caregivers: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
A weekly psychoeducational group for men and women in caregiving roles.  

April 14 to May 12: Couples/Intimacy Group: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A weekly psychoeducational group for couples that want to strengthen and develop their relationship.

Wednesdays

Through April 1 and then April 8 to May 13: Children of Divorce Group: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A weekly group for children of divorce with groups for ages 8-12 and ages 13-18.

April 15 to May 13: Divorce Support Group: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A weekly psychoeducational group that focuses on the emotional process of divorce.  

Thursdays

March 12 to April 30: Girl Talk: Mother-Daughter Group: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mothers and daughters come together to build relationships and talk about issues in this weekly group.

April 16 to May 14: Child and Adult Bereavement Groups: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This weekly group is run every six weeks and works on overcoming loss and grief.  

Saturdays

March 21 to April 25: Women Empowerment Group: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This weekly psychoeducational group focuses on empowering women and increasing self-esteem.

March 21 to April 25: LGBTQ Families Group: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
This weekly support group aims at providing support and education to families who have members who are LGBTQ.  

March 21 to April 25: WTC Responders Spousal Support Group: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
A weekly support group for spouses of 9/11 responders addressing the effects of chronic illness.
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Related Link: Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center