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We will close temporarily for upgrades and routine maintenance. The Kroll Family Aquatics Center will be closed beginning Friday, August 22. Our entire building and all programs will be closed beginning Monday, August 25. Our staff is available to address questions Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Call 516.484.1545 or email us at sidjacobsoninfo@sjjcc.org. We can't wait to see everyone when we re-open on Tuesday, September 2, 6am!
We will close temporarily for upgrades and routine maintenance. The Kroll Family Aquatics Center will be closed beginning Friday, August 22. Our entire building and all programs will be closed beginning Monday, August 25. Our staff is available to address questions Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Call 516.484.1545 or email us at sidjacobsoninfo@sjjcc.org. We can't wait to see everyone when we re-open on Tuesday, September 2, 6am!

Gayle Berg Center for Resilience

GAYLE BERG CENTER FOR RESILIENCE

SJJCC’s Gayle Berg Center for Resilience radiates from our core belief that health does not exist without mental health. Our center has been built on the foundation of psychological science and what it says about how to live a healthier life. We are dedicated to empowering people with the tools they need to foster resilience throughout their lifetime.

Devoted to healthy psychological development at all ages and stages, SJJCC’s Gayle Berg Center for Resilience is a safe space where reflecting, learning, and nurturing the mind and soul can occur. The Center rests on three pillars: public education, skill building, and community program development. Through workshops, how-to-series, presentations, and group formats, we offer a variety of opportunities to become better versions of ourselves while promoting psychological resilience in meeting life’s inevitable challenges.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION LECTURE SERIESREEL PSYCHOLOGYRESILIENCE UCRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE

THE RESILIENCE CHALLENGE

FALL THEME: PRODUCTIVITY

Small shifts, real impact! Each self-guided practice strengthens emotional well-being in simple, meaningful ways, offering a flexible, low-pressure way to build resilience, either by trying something new or approaching everyday life with fresh intention. Stop by our table in the lobby. 10am-4pm

Tuesday, September 2: Set the Tone
Monday, October 6: Find Your Center
Monday, November 3: Plan with Intention

Previous challenges:
Conquering Worries, Mindful Moments, Give Yourself A Break, Fighting Winter Doldrums,
Lifestyle Reboot, Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone, Express Yourself, Finding Joy in the Little Things, Self-Care, Exploring Generosity, Time Management

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING EBOOK COLLECTION AT THE BRYANT LIBRARY

Dive into our curated selection of over 5,000 eBooks on psychology, counseling, and research titles that will empower you to understand yourself better and cultivate effective self-care practices. Whether seeking personal growth or pursuing academic excellence, this resource is for you!

Access your free subscription when you visit Sid Jacobson JCC or The Bryant Library in person or online using your Bryant Library card here.

Lisa Korman
Lisa Korman

Lisa Korman, PsyD

Director, Gayle Berg Center for Resilience

(516) 484-1545 x231

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Ellyn Troisi

Coordinator, Gayle Berg Center for Resilience

(516) 484-1545 x177

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Events

MASTERING MINDFULNESS: THE DOING THAT COMES FROM BEING

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

1:00pm - 1:30pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

1:15pm - 1:15pm

SMARTTALKS: THE POWER OF INTENTIONAL LIVING

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm

CRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

2:30pm - 3:30pm

MASTERING MINDFULNESS: THE DOING THAT COMES FROM BEING

Wed, Oct 08, 2025

1:00pm - 1:30pm

KNOW & GROW: HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE

Thu, Oct 09, 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

1:15pm - 1:15pm

ResilienceU

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

5:30pm - 7:00pm

CRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

2:30pm - 3:30pm

KNOW & GROW: HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

6:30pm - 7:30pm

MASTERING MINDFULNESS: THE DOING THAT COMES FROM BEING

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

1:00pm - 1:30pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Sun, Nov 16, 2025

1:15pm - 1:15pm

CRAFT A MOMENT FOR SELF-CARE

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

2:30pm - 3:30pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

1:15pm - 1:15pm

KNOW & GROW: HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE

Fri, Dec 26, 2025

6:00pm - 6:30pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

1:15pm - 1:15pm

REEL PSYCHOLOGY: 2025-2026 FALL/WINTER SEASON

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

1:15pm - 1:15pm