Collaborative Connection: May 12, 2022 |
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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH |
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The MISSION of the Cobb Collaborative is “Engaging, Educating and Empowering the community to improve the well-being of children and families.” Every community has a wide range of needs and Cobb County is no exception. We focus our attention on our three main initiatives – mental health, literacy, and civic engagement – because we know that these areas affect all people. A community that is mentally healthy, proficient in literacy, and civically engaged is a community that is thriving. It is our desire to see this fulfilled in Cobb County and beyond!
The VISION of the Cobb Collaborative is “Cobb County partners working together to create opportunities for all people to thrive.” To help further and fulfill this vision, we partner with a range of organizations to help create the greatest impact for good in our community. May is Mental Health Awareness month and we are pleased to partner with the Atlanta Center for Self-Compassion to offer our Cobb Collaborative audience FREE access ($99 value) to an online course for “Discovering the Basics of Mindful Self-Compassion.”
What is self-compassion?
Basically, self-compassion is providing yourself with the same support and understanding that you would readily offer to a friend or family member. Acts of self-compassion involve being gentle, kind, thoughtful and compassionate with yourself as you process emotions and feelings.
What is the goal of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)?
MSC teaches ways to honor and respect humanness by acknowledging difficult thoughts and feelings with a spirit of curiosity and love rather than self-judgment or self-criticism. MSC helps you learn to be kind to yourself, even when you feel frustrated, hurt, inadequate, or overwhelmed.
What is “Discovering the Basics of Mindful Self-Compassion?”
“Discovering the Basics of Mindful Self-Compassion” is an online video course presented in two modules plus an introduction. Each module contains segments that can be completed at your own pace. This course explores the basic concepts of Mindful Self-Compassion and the empirical science that supports its effectiveness. You will discover how your own physiology provides the means for you to comfort yourself in times of stress and pain. But this class is not just theoretical. You will also gain experience with the concrete practices of Mindful Self-Compassion that you can make a part of your regular routine. When used over time, these practices have the ability to transform your relationship to yourself in powerful ways.
To learn more, including how to access this FREE course offering from the Atlanta Center for Self Compassion, please click here.
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We are constantly adding new events to our calendar! Be sure to check out our website for a full list of upcoming programming.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 9:00AM-12:30PM
This course focuses on resilience as a primary strategy for combating the effects of trauma. Participants will examine the characteristics of resilience and learn specific strategies for building resilience in children and youth. Click here to register.
Three CEU hours are provided for the following: MSW (core), LPC and LMFT (related), DECAL/BFTS, FVIP, POST, Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area I | Children and Families – Birth to 8 CEUs, and Nursing.
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Tue, May 17, 2022 8:00 AM EST
Cobb Marietta Early Learning Initiative
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Tue, May 17, 2022 3:00 PM EST
ABC (Agencies Building Capacity) Workshop
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Thu, May 26, 2022 12:00 PM EST
Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Lunch & Learn
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Wed, Jun 15, 2022 9:00 AM EST
Veterans Strategy Team - Q2 Meeting
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,
Marietta
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The United Way of Greater Atlanta has partnered with Cobb County leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges to advancing equal access and opportunity in Cobb County. The purpose of this survey is to gain insights directly from Cobb County residents and better understand their opinion and perceptions on the matter. Survey respondents will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win a $100 VISA gift card. All survey responses will be kept confidential.
The survey will remain open until May 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM (EST). If you have questions about this survey or project, please contact: mindy@chrysalislab.org
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Tommy Nobis Center recently named Meagan Davis as Vice President of Development. Meagan joined Tommy Nobis Center in November 2016 and previously served as Director of Development. In her new role, she will provide vision and leadership for all development initiatives, including organizational expansion and community outreach, and provide leadership for the organization’s annual giving and stewardship campaigns, grant and vehicle donation programs, and annual events. Read more by clicking here. |
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Note: There is NO Sunday voting on May 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
Click here for Cobb County's Advance Voting web page.
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Click here for our web page with archived Cobb Collaborative newsletters, including special edition resource sharing editions.
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Follow us on all of our social media channels for regular updates and resources.
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Serving the Cobb County Community since 1997. |
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