Would your community benefit from a courageous, supportive space right now? Circles of Connection can help!

Circles of Connection is a new pilot initiative for the Boston Jewish community that is building our communal capacity to care for and support one another during this time of increasing trauma, stress, polarization, and rising antisemitism.

Through peer-led support circles, Circles of Connection uses an evidence-based, trauma-informed model to help participants feel seen, heard, and supported as they process the stress and anxiety of our challenging world. The support circles are led by trained community members who have learned how to create respectful and welcoming spaces where people can connect meaningfully across shared experiences, bridge differences, and build resilience.

Support Circle details:

• Adapt to the unique needs of every group
• Typically facilitated in pairs 
• Can use a cohort model or a drop-in model
• Can be held in-person or virtually
• Frequency can vary 
• Duration is typically 75-90 minutes per meeting
• Facilitators receive ongoing support and supervision from clinicians at JF&CS.

Interested in launching a support circle within your community? Please visit circlesboston.org to learn more and reach out to circlesofconnection@jfcsboston.org to get started.