On July 24, 2021, we lost someone very special at The Center for Family Support: William “Bill” Ciliento, whom we were proud to provide with community habilitation services in Long Island. Bill leaves an indelible impact on all of us, especially his main staff person Lynn Delmato, who worked with him for more than twenty
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Laughing Meditation
Laughing has a lot of benefits. Tamiko Hill, DSP who facilitates “Laughing Meditation”, was inspired by the science of simply laughing. Laughter is known to increase both mental and physical health. Laughter releases endorphins in your brain which puts you in a better mood resulting in stress reduction. Laughter strengthens the immune system which gives
Read moreA Chat – That is What We All Need: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Jiaqi Wang, commonly known to us as Steven, began volunteering with the Center For Family Support in February 2021. He volunteers with the Book Club, which meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 PM via Zoom as part of our virtual support of the individuals we work with. In March, Steven joined as a
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New Jersey’s Artists at Work The folks in Hackensack Day Program have been busy getting creative this summer. From painting bird houses to collages and mixed media, art abounds! The following artists have been attending weekly art therapy sessions as well as coming in for one-to-one time with their creativity: Tracy Rose, Maryann Illenye, John
Read moreWishing Everyone a Happy, Safe, and Above All, Healthy July 4!
While the holiday is a time to celebrate, picnic or barbeque with family, relax, and enjoy fireworks, it can also be a stressful time. Veterans who have sacrificed so much the typical Independence Day celebrations include reminders that can trigger uneasiness and discomfort. Here are some tips from the @VeteransAffairs about how to make
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