RISE
Reaching Into Self Empowerment

Life in Transition? Learning to deal with life's challenges?

RISE Workshops Can Help You Figure Out Next Steps

RISE is a series of interactive workshops designed for women in transition who seek new ways to build confidence and overcome obstacles by rediscovering their inner strength and power. The program guides participants as they embrace their positive self-concept to reach their life goals.  RISE workshops are ideal for women who are contemplating a life change, seeking re-entry into the workforce or who are looking to increase their self-esteem.  

RISE participants will:

  • Improve your coping skills
  • Tap into your talent
  • Gain strength from past experiences
  • Learn how to make healthy decisions
  • Recognize and extinguish self-defeating thoughts
  • Silence your inner critic

RISE Volunteers

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a RISE facilitator, please contact volunteers@ncjwessex.org. Prior experience facilitating groups, presenting to groups, and working with women are all pluses. A background in teaching, counseling, social work, coaching, training/education is preferred.


[RISE] really did change my attitude about how I wanted to approach my life going forward...
I wanted to be heard and then healed. The Center for Women was the place for me to find both things in my life.
I am the woman I am today because of the kindness, generosity and understanding of the NCJW Center for Women.
RISE 2021 Participant

Upcoming RISE Workshops

RISE workshops are exclusively for Center for Women clients and are limited to 10 people to ensure a meaningful experience. Single session workshops are offered several times a year. Contact Patricia Kremen at pkremen@ncjwessex.org to learn more about upcoming workshops.

RISE Workshops - Fall 2023

Life in transition? What now? RISE Workshops – Reaching Into Self Empowerment – can help you figure out the next steps.

Led by volunteers, RISE Workshops are ideal for women who are:

  • In transition
  • Learning to build confidence and overcome obstacles
  • Contemplating a life change
  • Seeking re-entry into the workforce
  • Looking to increase their self-esteem

As a RISE participant, you will:

  • Improve your coping skills
  • Tap into your talent
  • Gain strength from past experiences
  • Learn how to make healthy decisions
  • Recognize and extinguish self-defeating thoughts
  • Silence your inner critic

RISE Workshops

Single session workshops are offered several times a year. Contact Patricia Kremen at pkremen@ncjwessex.org to learn more about upcoming workshops.

RISE Volunteers
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a RISE facilitator, please contact volunteers@ncjwessex.org. Prior experience facilitating groups, presenting to groups, and working with women are all pluses. A background in teaching, counseling, social work, coaching, training/education is preferred.

Upcoming RISE Workshops: Fall 2023

Thursday, September 14:  Transforming Fears 
Thursday, September 21:  Overcoming Negative Self Talk 
Thursday, September 28: Resilience
Thursday, October 5: You First 
All sessions take place from 10 am – 12 noon via Zoom. 
Contact Patricia Kremen at pkremen@ncjwessex.org to learn more. 

Time to think about you!  Join us for 1, 2, or all 3 RISE workshops to help you manage fears, improve self esteem, and focus on self care FALL 2020 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE All workshops held virtually via Zoom from 10 a.m to noon Thursday, October 15: Transforming Fears: Learn to identify and overcome fears and obstacles that are holding you back Thursday, October 22: Positive Affirmations: Identify your positive traits and become your own cheerleader Thursday, October 29: You First: Self Care to increase Physical and Emotional Wellbeing Registration is required for all RISE Programs To enroll or for more information, email Kathy Murphy, Case Manager kmurphy@ncjwessex.org.

“I want to make a difference in my community by volunteering, leading, organizing, contributing.
Where else can I do so much and have so much fun? NCJW/Essex suits me perfectly.”