Our mission calls for the Family Service Center to be a leading resource for providing education, consultation and psychotherapy to those who live, work or attend school in the communities of Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook and Wilmette. As part of the goal, we offer a number of educational programs to the community to address topics of current interest and importance.

These programs are geared to the general public, to specific target groups or to mental health professionals. For further information on these programs, or to discuss a program you don’t see listed here, please call (847) 251-7350.

Community Education Programs 2009

Impact of Divorce Throughout Childhood
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:00pm
Glenview United Methodist Church / 727 Harlem Glenview
In the short run, a divorce produces powerful and predictable symptoms in children no matter their age. However, in the long run, it is the family style that determines the children's response and resilience. This important topic will be the subject of a discussion by a panel of professionals who observe and work with with children and families experiencing divorce in their lives. The discussion panel will be moderated by Anita Gerber, LCSW and Beverly Shurman Lavitt, LCSW of Family Service Center and will include social worker:

Melinda Prawer, LCSW, Westbrook School

Rachel Grossman, LCSW, Springman Middle High

David Hartman, LCSW, Glenbrook South High School

Impact of Divorce Throughout Childhood
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:00pm
Northbrook Library Civic Room1201 Cedar Lane

SAME AS ABOVE

Panel
Susie Mazaheri, LCSW, Elementary School Social Worker

Melissa Kaufman, LSW, of Wood Oaks Junior High

Pat Carlson, Ed.D. Director of Guidance and Counseling at Glenbrook North High School