“Reframing the ‘Difficult’ Family –Practical Clinical Techniques and Interventions to Understand, Empower, and Ally Families with Mental Health Challenges, Cognitive Disabilities, and Cultural Barriers”
Lecturer: Amanda Levy, LCSW, Coordinator, Family & Clinical Services, JUF/Yachad/NJCD
Discussant: Chani Herrmann, MSW, Director, New Jersey Yachad
ASL interpreter provided upon request with 7 days advance notice.
The building, lecture hall, and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
Registration fee for each lecture is $40
If you prefer not to pay on this site by credit card, you may make a check out to Yachad.
Please mail check to:
Yachad/NJCD Attn: Lecture Series
11 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Monday, December 10th, 2012 (registration deadline Friday, November 30th, 2012)
“The Language We Use – Appropriate and Accurate Clinical Terminology, Phraseology, and Professionalism When Describing and Assessing Clients with Disabilities”
Lecturer: Dr. Joe Goldfarb, Assistant Director, Director Yachad/NJCD
Discussant: Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, National Director, Yachad/NJCD
Monday, January 14th, 2013 (registration deadline Friday, January 4th, 2013)
“Sexuality, Relationships, and Marriage – Developmental Challenges and the Desire for Love, Closeness, and Companionship”
Lecturer: Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, National Director, Yachad/NJCD
Discussant: Nicole Bodner, LMSW, Director of New York Yachad/NJCD
Monday, February 11th 2013 (registration deadline Friday, February 1st, 2013)
“The New York City Origins of the American Disability Rights Movement – An Historical and Family Exploration of the Hard-Won Street Battles for Physical Accessibility and Inclusion Policy in the U.S.”
Lecturer: Warren Shaw, J.D., Disability Historian, Author
Discussant: Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, National Director, Yachad/NJCD
Monday, March 4th, 2013 (registration deadline Friday, February 22nd, 2013)
“Effective Collaboration with Other Agencies — Representing Your Organization and Navigating the System to Promote the Best Interest of Your Clients with Disabilities”
Lecturers/Panel: Dr. Deborah Mann, Director of School Programs, Yachad/NJCD Schools; Nicole Bodner, LMSW, Director, New York Yachad Michael Appelbaum, Director, Day Hab, Yachad/NJCD
Discussant: Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, National Director, Yachad/NJCD
Monday, April 8th, 2013 (registration deadline Friday, March 29th 2013)
“Addressing Siblings’ Needs – Group Therapy and Clinical Interventions for Sisters and Brothers of Children with Disabilities”
Lecturers/Panel: Chani Herrmann, MSW, Director, New Jersey Yachad
Discussant: Rebecca Schrag, MSW, Program Director, Senior Yachad
If you have any questions or requests, please contact lecture series producer, Deborah Berman, LCSW, Senior Social Worker, Yachad/NJCD
Email: bermand@ou.org
Phone: 212-613-8229 / 8172
Media Inquiries: Stephen Steiner, Director of Public Relations, Orthodox Union
Email: steiners@ou.org
Phone: 212-613-8318