I’m not Racist… Am I? Reflections from C&A Staff
This is the third and final part of a three-part blog series C&A has run based off a training some staff members attended. In part 1, author Chris Alpert talked … Continued
Understanding Race in Society and Therapy: children and adolescents’ experiences
In the film, I’m Not Racist… Am I? as introduced and explored in first of this three-part blog post series, the participants engaged in multiple workshops that address race and … Continued
Understanding Race in Society and Therapy
When I first came to Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A), I was unsure what to expect regarding race and diversity at both the organization and in Ohio. Having grown … Continued
The Dangers of Marijuana Use
Ohio is at a crossroads once again with marijuana on the ballot next month. The following article is from Every Brain Matters, an organization that believes that the THC in … Continued
Growing with your child as a parent
I have grown up as a parent for the last four and half years! As luck would have it, a little more than four and a half years ago, I … Continued
What did YOU did this summer?
This summer I attended a Marijuana Prevention conference near Denver, Colorado. I was curious to know what the locals were saying after 10 years of legalization. The speakers included a … Continued
From Darkness to Discovery: My College Journey of Self-Transformation
When I arrived on campus, I tried to immerse myself in college culture. I joined a sorority, the speech and debate team, and two other clubs which were extensive … Continued
This is Why We Celebate
This time of year there are a lot of celebrations happening in our communities – Memorial Day, Pride Festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, 4th of July and many more. These events aren’t … Continued
Why would a straight person go to Pride? The importance of allyship
Recently, when I was making plans with a friend, I said that I would not be available on the afternoon of June 10 because I will be at the Stark … Continued
Make a date in May to set goals to improve your mental health
Every day you should make your mental health a priority. During the month of May, National Mental Health Awareness Month, this is a great time to take inventory of your … Continued