Family Service of Glencoe announces the introduction of a support group for single moms facilitated by Beth Jerva, its newest licensed clinical social worker. The group will provide a nurturing and informational environment for women seeking support around the unique challenges experienced when single parenting.
The group will meet every two weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 25 at the Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Road. Subsequent sessions will take place Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4. The first two sessions will be open to all women interested in the group with the session closing to provide a more intimate group of only the initial participants for the last four meetings. FSG will keep an ongoing list of women interested in the group so that they can be notified upon the start of new groups.
“Parenting on your own can be stressful and affect both mental and physical health," said Jerva. “Receiving therapeutic guidance and support from women who are dealing with similar issues is helpful, healing and empowering."
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Jerva, who has just joined the team at FSG is a licensed clinical social worker, certified yoga therapist and registered yoga teacher. She has experience with clients dealing with addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. She received her bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and received her master's degree in social work from Loyola University.
The cost for the group is $150 for the six sessions or can be paid each week at a rate of $28 per session. To register and for more information, please call the FSG office at (847) 835-5111.
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"With divorce rates at close to 40 percent, single-parent homes are a reality for many families," said Susan E. Cowen, Executive Director of FSG. "Family Service of Glencoe is committed to offering single moms in our community compassion and direction during a challenging time in their lives."
ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE OF GLENCOE: Family Service of Glencoe, a nonprofit organization serving Glencoe for nearly 100 years, offers services that support and enhance the emotional and psychological well-being of community members of all ages. Services include counseling to individuals, youths, couples and families; a domestic violence prevention program; community education; crisis intervention; senior housing assistance and more. To receive help or become a supporter, visit www.familyserviceofglencoe.org or call (847) 835-5111.
PHOTO CAPTION -- Beth Jerva, LCSW
