<hdr30>Health
<lst>Dr. Erica Statman of Maimonides Chiropractic and Andi Dorlester, AAHCC Bradley Natural Childbirth Instructor present Bradley Method “Early Bird Class” on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Open to women and their partners who are thinking about expanding their families as well as for those who are early into their pregnancies. This class teaches couples how to have a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Topics covered include nutrition, exercise, relaxation and avoiding harmful drugs, chemicals and procedures. There is a nominal fee for the class, and proceeds will be donated to the March of Dimes. Class space is limited, so call today to reserve your place. Classes meet at 11194 Lee Highway, Fairfax. To reserve a space, call 703-383-1630. For more information, contact Andi at 703-426-5055 or birthwell@cox.net.
The Jewish Social Service Agency offers programs this summer including:
Grief and Bereavement Group for adults who have lost a loved one in the last year meets on Wednesdays through Aug. 4 at 6 p.m.
Youth Social Skills/Therapy Groups for children ages 4-6 who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges meet on Tuesdays through Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. Children learn appropriate social behaviors, such as initiating and maintaining conversations, listening, sharing, problem-solving and self control.
Youth Social Skills/Therapy Groups for children ages 9-11 who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges meet on Wednesdays through Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Children learn appropriate social behaviors, such as initiating and maintaining conversations, listening, sharing, problem-solving and self control.
Youth Social Skills/Therapy Groups for teens ages 12-14 who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD or other challenges meet on Thursdays through Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Children learn appropriate social behaviors, such as initiating and maintaining conversations, listening, sharing, problem-solving and self control.
Girl Talk. Group open to middle school girls meets Thursdays at 5 p.m. to improve social skills and discuss academic pressure, decision making and other issues.
Mothers First- Fairfax is dedicated to supporting women that have chosen to alter careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms night out and lectures. The next meeting takes place Aug. 4 and Aug. 18, at 10:45 a.m., at the John C. Wood Complex, room 1, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-827-5922 or www.mothersfirst.org for more information.
<lst>HAVEN of Northern Virginia offers the following bereavement support groups:
* A general bereavement support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is on Aug. 4.
* Widow/widower bereavement support groups for anyone grieving the death of a spouse. One support group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. and the other meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
* A suicide survivors bereavement support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
HAVEN of Northern Virginia is located at 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information call 703-941-7000.
La Leche League of Burke, Northern Virginia's only weekend La Leche League meeting, meets the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Meetings take place at the Burke Presbyterian Church on Oak Leather Drive off of Burke Center Parkway. The next meeting takes place on Aug. 7. The breastfeeding support group offers help and support to mothers who are currently breastfeeding a child or anyone who plans to breastfeed. Expectant and new mothers are encouraged to attend. The topic will be "The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties" but all questions and concerns will be addressed. The meeting is free and babies are welcome. For more information, contact Leslie at 703-256-2754 or Marisa at 703-323-7301.
Lymphoma Group: Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This educational support group is for adult patients and families to share and learn ways to meet the challenges of living with Non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Meets on the third Monday of the month at Sunrise Assisted Living Center at Fair Oaks, 3750 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax. Next meeting takes place on Monday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-698-2841.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia. Mothers & More is a support organization for women who have altered their career path to care for their young children at home. General meetings take place the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. For more information, call 1-866-716-7766.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy. A support group for parents of children of all ages diagnosed with seizure disorders, meets the fourth Monday of each month, 7-8 p.m., at the Braddock supervisor's office in the meeting room, 9002 Burke Lake Road. For more information, call Dana Douglas at 703-425-6660.
Thyroid Cancer Support Group. Open to thyroid cancer survivors and their adult loved ones to share information and support in this monthly meeting co-sponsored with the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association. For more information, call 1-877-588-7904.