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 SERIES REEL PSYCHOLOGY RESILIENCE U CRAFT 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

MASTERING MINDFULNESS: THE DOING THAT COMES FROM BEING
Slow down. Reset. Reconnect with your inner compass in a space of stillness and ritual. We’ll explore embodied practices that renew focus and energy through the harmony of ancient wisdom and modern tools. Led by Amy Elias, MS.
Wednesdays, 4-5pm

September 10: Yoga Nidra—The Power of Pause
October 8: Tapping (EFT)—The Freedom of Letting Go
November 12: Rainbow Meditation—The Beauty of Being

3-Part Series: $75 members / $100 nonmembers
REGISTER

KNOW & GROW: HOW YOUR BRAIN GETS STUFF DONE
From finishing big projects to tackling that junk drawer, executive function is what helps your brain plan, prioritize, and follow through. This eye-opening series will begin with a personalized look at how you (and your brain) work—and close with real-life strategies to make it work better for you.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm

September 11: Personalized EF Profile/Screening
October 9: Your Brain’s Blueprint
November 6: Strategies that Fit—Get Stuff Done, Your Way!

3-Part Series: $75 members / $100 nonmembers
To register, contact Ellyn Troisi at 516.484.1545 ext. 177, or etroisi@sjjcc.org

SMARTTALKS: THE POWER OF INTENTIONAL LIVING
Discover the power of intentional living with Brigitte Apostolakos, NBC-HWC—where daily habits become your superpower! In this energizing session, you’ll be inspired, empowered, and gain practical tools to enhance sleep, movement, nutrition, and mindset, and learn how to transform stress into strength. The evening concludes with a guided breathwork meditation, leaving you centered, focused, and ready to live with purpose.
Wednesday, September 17, 7-8:30pm
$18 members / $36 nonmembers
REGISTER

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.