Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A Trauma Informed, Culturally Responsive Approach to Healing and Equity in Mental Health Care
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national initiative focused on raising awareness about sexual violence, supporting survivors, and strengthening prevention efforts across communities. In 2026, SAAM continues to highlight a critical public health reality: sexual violence is not only widespread, but also deeply shaped by systemic inequities that affect access to care, safety, and […]
Reconsidering ABA in Autism Care: A Neurodivergent-Affirming, Trauma Informed Perspective for Community Education Month
March marks a community education initiative led by therapist Krishana Overstreet, LCSW, at Mapping Resilience Therapy Center, focused on critically examining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an intervention commonly used with autistic individuals. From a trauma-informed and neurodivergent affirming lens, this conversation centers lived experience, ethical care standards, and the importance of supporting autistic people […]
A Trauma-Informed Call for Integrated Physical and Mental Health Care
February is a uniquely powerful month in public health awareness, encompassing Black History Month, American Heart Health Month, and World Cancer Day. Together, these observances highlight the urgent need to address health disparities affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities particularly in relation to cardiovascular disease, cancer outcomes, and the overlooked role of […]
Why Whole-Body Health and Mental Health Are Inseparable
January Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder that mental health is not separate from physical health it is a core component of whole-body wellness. For individuals in BIPOC, LGBTQI+, neurodivergent, severely mentally ill (SMI), and rural communities, understanding the connection between emotional well-being and physical health is especially critical due to the compounded […]