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Community Events and Programs

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  • Creative Healing Group
    Sunday, April 18 - Sunday, November 14 @ 10:30 AM (Weekly)
    Institute for Practical Life

    Creative Healing Group

    Creative Healing is a therapeutic modality that combines powerful counseling techniques along with art-making to help improve emotional, mental health, promoting self-regulation. This group is for adults 18 years old + meets Sundays from 10:30 am to 11:25 am.

  • The Mourning Meeting Podcast, Season 2
    Tuesday, April 20 - Tuesday, December 28 @ 09:00 AM (Weekly)
    Inner Harbor

    The Mourning Meeting Podcast, Season 2

    The Mourning Meeting is a podcast dedicated to young adults. Interviews include information about grieving at college, pandemic grief, advanced directives for young adults, suicide loss, and much more.

  • Youth Professional Development Series - Social Media Etiquette and Navigating Linkedin
    Tuesday, April 20 @ 03:00 PM
    Institute for Prevention and Recovery

    Youth Professional Development Series - Social Media Etiquette and Navigating Linkedin

    Join us for this exciting event to learn what hiring managers look for and how to tailor your social media to be employer-friendly!

  • Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic: FREE Support Group for Parents
    Tuesday, April 20 - Tuesday, January 25 @ 06:30 PM (Weekly)
    Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic

    Monmouth University Community Care Telehealth Clinic: FREE Support Group for Parents

    This free support group is for parents who are now on the clock 24/7 because of COVID-19! Conversations are led by you! MUCCTC is a free online counseling service staffed by supervised Monmouth University clinical social work graduate interns! 

  • Story Time With Amanda: Benji, The Bad Day, and Me
    Wednesday, April 21 @ 11:00 AM
    Two River Theater

    Story Time With Amanda: Benji, The Bad Day, and Me

    Teaching artist and actor Amanda Butterbaugh shares this tender sibling story by Sally J. Pla, illustrated by Ken Min. Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy and when he gets home from school, he finds his autistic little brother Benji is having a bad day too and may just have an idea on how to help Sammy feel better. Recommended for ages 5-8.

  • SNAP Ed Healthy Cooking Class for Families
    Wednesday, April 21 @ 06:00 PM
    Coastal Communities Family Success Center

    SNAP Ed Healthy Cooking Class for Families

    Join us for SNAP Ed’s family cooking class. We’ll learn how to make healthy black bean and sweet potato stew. All kids who log on will receive a $10 Walmart gift card.

  • Important Work of Play
    Wednesday, April 21 @ 07:30 PM
    NJCTS

    Important Work of Play

    In this webinar, Dr. Martinez will discuss theories about the purpose of play, types of play, some of the relational, developmental and academic outcomes associated with play, and she will share ideas about how caring adults can encourage and promote play for children of all ages.

  • How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter, with the Monmouth County Office of Workforce Development
    Thursday, April 22 @ 03:00 PM
    RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention & Recovery

    How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter, with the Monmouth County Office of Workforce Development

    We invite youth in the Long Branch community to join us on the Youth Professional Development Series on "Writing a Professional Resume and Cover Letter." Join us for this exciting event as the Monmouth County Office of Workforce Development shows what an enticing resume and cover letter look like stand out as a candidate!

  • Prevent Opioid Overdose, Save Lives with FREE training and Naloxone Nasal Spray Kits
    Sunday, April 25 @ 12:30 PM (Monthly)
    SAMHSA Grants to Prevent PDO CFDA No. 93.243

    Prevent Opioid Overdose, Save Lives with FREE training and Naloxone Nasal Spray Kits

    Trainings are held on the FIRST Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and The Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services have partnered together to offer this FREE activity and service. Training via WEBEX and Naloxone kits ship. Register by calling 732-235-4341 [email protected]

  • Networking - The Power of Building Relationships
    Tuesday, April 27 @ 02:30 PM
    Kendall Murphy Institute for Prevention and Recovery

    Networking - The Power of Building Relationships

    We invite youth in Long Branch to join us on the Youth Professional Development Series on "Networking - The Power of Building Relationships." Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn how to engage professionals, improve your speaking skills, and network. Registration is required to attend the event!

  • The Joy of the Arts in the Autism Community
    Tuesday, April 27 @ 07:00 PM
    Two River Theater

    The Joy of the Arts in the Autism Community

    Facilitated by Two River Theater Education and Community Engagement Manager Amanda Espinoza, with parent and founder of The Calm Within the Chaos Jane Kleiman, and Bluelaces Theater Company Co-Artistic Director Devin Fletcher. This discussion is open to parents, teachers, artists, and more. 

  • The NJPN 2021 Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience
    Thursday, April 29 - Friday, April 30 @ 09:00 AM
    NJ Prevention Network

    The NJPN 2021 Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience

    the NJPN 21st Annual Addiction Conference: Renew • Recover • Resilience live virtual event on April 29 and 30, 2021. The NJPN Annual Addiction Conference is the largest statewide gathering of New Jersey professionals in the field of addiction.

  • Panel with Hiring Managers from The Windmill and Family & Children's Services
    Thursday, April 29 @ 02:30 PM
    Kendall Murphy Institute for Prevention and Recovery

    Panel with Hiring Managers from The Windmill and Family & Children's Services

    We invite youth in the Long Branch to join us on the Professional Development Series "Hiring Managers Panel" with representatives from The Windmill and Family & Children's Services. Join us for this exciting opportunity to converse with hiring managers in Long Branch - learn what they look for in employees and what would make a great candidate.

  • Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education
    Thursday, April 29 @ 05:00 PM
    Monmouth County Council for Young Children (CCYC)

    Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education

    Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/96240930125? pwd=YjlVeU1SWEdaQTZqSGwzVGtFamY2 UT09 Meeting ID: 962 4093 0125 Passcode: 585944 For more information please contact: Kelly Noah at 732-673-8348 [email protected]

  • COVID19 Vaccine Education with Leanora Chojnowski RN
    Thursday, April 29 @ 05:00 PM
    Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children

    COVID19 Vaccine Education with Leanora Chojnowski RN

    Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. For more information please contact: Raquel Murphy at 732-687-1588 [email protected] Kelly Noah at 732-673-8348 [email protected] Meeting ID: 962 4093 0125 Passcode: 585944

  • Feasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
    Tuesday, May 4 @ 08:45 AM
    The Renfrew Center Foundation

    Feasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

    This 2 CE seminar will explore the impact of eating disorders in the Jewish community and provide evidence-based tools and creative strategies for clinicians to utilize in their practice.

  • Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education
    Thursday, May 6 @ 04:00 PM
    Monmouth County Council for Young Children (CCYC)

    Bilingual COVID19 Vaccine Education

    Please join the Monmouth & Ocean County Councils for Young Children for a COVID19 Vaccine Educational Presentation in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Kelly Noah at 732.673.8348 or [email protected] . https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/94576961863?pwd=azNaQ2haUHNDZDJMV1FRbnNvWkt4dz09 Meeting ID: 945 7696 1863 Passcode: 950441

  • Teen Yoga to Connect and Destress
    Thursday, May 6 @ 04:00 PM
    Konscious Youth Development and Services

    Teen Yoga to Connect and Destress

    Join Konscious Worker, Alicia Mendez, for a fun and exciting class for teens ages 12-18! This hour long class will include self-reflection, movement, breathing and HEART! Students will learn to bring more balance into their lives with fun, accessible activities for all!

  • Thursday, May 6 @ 06:00 PM
    Pemberton Township High School

    Now that You Are 18

    What does being 18 mean? What is the difference between juvenile & adult court? Registration is required. Click on the link.

  • Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - Virtual Part 1
    Thursday, May 6 @ 06:30 PM
    Monmouth County Children's Interagency Coordinating Council

    Children's Mental Health Awareness Day - Virtual Part 1

    Part 1 of our 2 part event will feature a virtual tour of Allaire Community Farm! We will hear stories of hope and healing about the animals and how they deal with mental health and do a hands-on activity that you can pick up prior to the event to participate with us!

  • 2021 SPAN Parent Leadership & Advocacy Virtual Conference: SPEAK UP! TAKE ACTION CREATE CHANGE
    Tuesday, May 11 - Thursday, May 13 @ 01:00 PM
    SPAN

    2021 SPAN Parent Leadership & Advocacy Virtual Conference: SPEAK UP! TAKE ACTION CREATE CHANGE

    The SPAN Parent Leadership and Advocacy Virtual Conference is a statewide conference for and about meaningful Parent Leadership across New Jersey's education, health, mental health, family support, human services, and child welfare systems.

  • Nature Connection for Children's Mental Health
    Wednesday, May 26 @ 07:30 PM
    NJCTS

    Nature Connection for Children's Mental Health

    In this webinar we will take a deeper dive into how nature supports children's mental wellbeing including strengthened self-esteem and confidence, enhanced positive emotion and reduced negative emotion, stress reduction, restoration, social benefits, and resilience. We will share tips for getting the most out of nature activities to promote children's mental health.

  • Feasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
    Thursday, June 3 @ 11:45 AM
    The Renfrew Center Foundation

    Feasting, Fasting and Feelings; Oy Vey! A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community

    This 2 CE seminar will explore the impact of eating disorders in the Jewish community and provide evidence-based tools and creative strategies for clinicians to utilize in their practice.

  • Navigating Complexity - Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
    Friday, June 18 @ 08:45 AM
    The Renfrew Center Foundation

    Navigating Complexity - Ethical Considerations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

    All mental health conditions should be approached with the utmost care in considering the basic ethical practices common to each clinical discipline--confidentiality and informed consent, operating within one's scope of competency and ensuring practices that do not cause harm to our clients. However, the numerous ethical issues facing eating disorders practitioners may differ significantly from those ethics conundrums that arise in work with a general client base.