Cultural Humility Resources

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Natural Disasters

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Natural disasters are large-scale geological or meteorological events that have the potential to cause loss of life or property. These types of disasters include:

Tornadoes and Severe Storms

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Floods

Wildfires

Earthquakes

Drought

Natural Disaster Impacts

https://www.publichealthdegrees.org/resources/mental-health-natural-disasters/

Post-disaster implications that reference mental and emotional complications for survivors.

 https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/recovering-disasters/phases-disaster

Mental and Emotional Phases of Disaster

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/coping-after-disaster-trauma

Methods of coping with trauma after a disaster.

Resources for Survivors

These resources and organizations offer mental health support and information for natural disaster survivors.

American Academy of Pediatrics: Children & Disasters

CDC: Caring for Children in a Disaster

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Disasters

National Institute of Mental Health: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Ready.gov: Ready Kids

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Disaster Distress Helpline (800-985-5990) 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Recovering From Disasters

Resources for Clinicians

http://helid.digicollection.org/en/d/Jh0681e/4.2.html

This article provides information about skills and attitudes needed for post-disaster crisis intervention from mental health professionals.

https://learn.nctsn.org/course/index.php?categoryid=11

Psychological First Aid training for use with children, adolescents, parents and caretakers, families, and adults who are survivors or witnesses exposed to disaster or terrorism. PFA can also be provided to first responders and other disaster relief workers.

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Events in Israel and Palestine

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According to statements by APA, “The field of psychiatry depends on the free exchange of scientific ideas and discoveries independent of any interference from politically or ideologically motivated groups or movements.” Moreover, “any attack on institutions of higher learning and individual scientists, academics, and researchers based on political policy halts academic freedoms and negatively affects the vital role research plays for our patients and profession.” 

History and Timeline of Violence

https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org/israeli-palestinian-conflict-101/ 

Understanding the violence in Israel and Palestine 101

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44124396

This article provides an explanation of the most recent violence between Israel and Palestine. The article also provides a brief background on the ongoing conflict over Jerusalem and some of the patterns of violence that have occurred throughout history.

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-us-policy-israeli-palestinian-conflict

Basic info on the timeline of events

Impact of Events Across the World

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/05/why-does-israel-palestine-get-so-much-attention-in-the-u-s.html

This article explains how American society is involved in and impacted by the violence between Israel and Palestine.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/19/us/jews-israel-palestine.html

As the violence escalates in the Middle East, turmoil of a different kind is growing across the Atlantic. Many young American Jews are confronting the region’s longstanding strife in a very different context, with very different pressures, from their parents’ and grandparents’ generations.

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/israel-palestine-jewish-american-support-1172309/

For many American Jews who were raised to see Palestinians as the enemy, it might come as a shock to recognize the Israeli military as the aggressor in this situation, or to mourn the victims of that strike. American Jews are raised to believe in the infallibility of Israel, how the intergenerational trauma of the Holocaust shapes our view of the region, and how our history of oppression should make us even more empathetic to the displacement and killing of Palestinians.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-palestinian-conflict-fuels-anti-semitism-us-and-europe/

The Anti-Defamation League received 193 reports of antisemitism in the U.S. last week — a 47% increase from the previous week. This article has many examples of anti Semitism in the US and in other countries.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/us/new-york-gen-z-students-antisemitism-soh/index.html

Young Jewish Americans rocked by new hate fueled by Israel-Palestinian conflict

Impacts Specific to Mental Health

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jmmh/10381607.0007.102/--mental-health-stigma-in-the-muslim-community?rgn=main;view=fulltext

This article explores mental health stigma in the Muslim Community.

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/north-africa-west-asia/mental-health-in-conflict-occupation-therapy-needed-for-pa/

Unsurprisingly, trauma and anxiety prevail as the most prominent effects of living in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), with women and children suffering disproportionately from mental health disorders. In Gaza, suicide rates have soared – grassroots NGO We Are Not Numbers (WANN) noting 80 suicides per month in January and February 2016, an increase of 160 per cent compared to previous years. For Palestinians, trauma is not a past event – it is growing up in a continued traumatic environment with no end in sight and thus individual diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not fit within the Palestinian context. In fact, placing such labels on victims within this special context can do more harm than good. Individual diagnoses strip individuals of their context and in the Palestinian case vitally exclude the narratives of violation and injustice. 

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trauma-helpline-taking-calls-gaza-during-conflict-beyond-2021-06-14/

Sawa - "Together" in Arabic - fielded around 37,000 calls during the May violence, twice its usual workload, with concerns such as safety, missing children and unexploded bombs added to the helpline's usual pleas for help with domestic abuse, child protection and mental health problems. Staff are limited to answering the phones for a maximum of 20 hours a week to prevent counselor burnout, but Sawa official Noor Nazzal said the gratitude of callers made a difficult job worthwhile.

https://scholar.utc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1186&context=mps

“This paper explores what mental disorders can develop as a result of continued exposure to a conflict situation, specifically the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. A brief history of the region, and a summary of the current diplomatic situation are outlined to give a background to the subsequent information. The specific disorders prevalent in the region are identified and an explanation on how the ongoing conflict in the region exacerbates these disorders is provided These include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, fear, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, and somatoform disorders. PTSD is extremely prevalent within the young populations of both Palestine and Israel, being more common in the bombed areas. In addition to these disorders, anxiety disorders, such as separation anxiety, are more common in areas that are seldom attacked or areas that have not been affected” “Mental health professionals and social workers must remember the mindset of the population they are working with, that the Palestinian people have faced much adversity, and the Israelis have been under attack from all sides since the creation of their country.”

Resources for Client and Clinician Support and Action

https://usapalmhn.com/portfolio-item/organizations/ USA Palestine Mental Health Network

https://ohiojc.org/ Ohio Jewish Communities, made up by 8 Jewish federations of Ohio

https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/jewish-voice-for-peace JVC against the actions of Israel

https://americansaa.org/ Americans against anti-Semitism 

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Transgender Community Resources

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https://www.glaad.org/sites/default/files/understanding-issues-facing-transgender-americans.pdf

A fantastic PDF discussing some of the issues faced by transgender community

https://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2015/06/rainbow-city-how-columbus-became-so-lgbt-friendly.html

While it was written 6 years ago, this article talks about the growth of Columbus as an LGBTQ friendly city including statements from Stonewall leaders and Columbus’s most popular drag queen, Nina West aka Andrew Levitt. “In March [2015], Gallup released a ranking of the nation’s top 50 metropolitan areas, based on the population of adults who identify as LGBT. Columbus ranked No. 15 on the list, with 4.3 percent, which is higher than rates in New York City, Miami and Chicago.”

https://www.gay-therapy-ct.com/readings.html

List of recommended reading for clinicians helping LGBTQIA+ 

Resources in Columbus, OH

https://stonewallcolumbus.org/trans-resource-directory/

Stonewall Columbus

A resource directory for transgender individuals. This directory includes everything from healthcare providers and medical transition information, community and social needs, legal information, and online talk groups.

https://www.kycohio.org/support-and-information-for-families.html

Kaleidoscope Youth Center (KYC)

One the largest and longest-standing organization in Ohio solely dedicated to serving and supporting queer youth.

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/thrive-program

Nationwide Children's Hospital's THRIVE Program

THRIVE is a program that specializes in care for differences of sexual development (DSD), gender development and complex urological conditions. Their program is dedicated to providing optimal care for individuals and family members presenting as gender diverse and/or with a DSD, or a complex urological condition. Their mission is to provide individualized evidence based care in a manner that values physical and mental health. Additionally, we are committed to working with community providers and organizations on the behalf of our patients and families.

Other Resources

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

The Trevor Project

This organization helps with suicide prevention with a focus on LGBTQIA+ youth.

http://www.genderdiversity.org/best-practices-schools/

Gender Diversity 

Provides family and youth support groups, education, training, and annual conferences for youth, families, adults, and professional providers including school training. 

https://www.genderspectrum.org/

Gender Spectrum 

Provides education, training and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens.

https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/

Family Acceptance Project  

Provides research, intervention, education, and policy initiative that works to decrease health and related risks for LGBTQIA+ youth.

http://www.fiercenyc.org/

FIERCE  

Helps build the leadership and power of LGBTQIA+ youth of color.  Based in New York.

https://transfamilysos.org/

Trans Family Support Systems

Helps connects transgender youth and their families to a support system.  Helps families navigate insurances, and hosts virtual support groups.

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Medicaid and Medicare resources within Franklin County, Ohio

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More than  2.9 million Ohioans receive services from the Ohio Department of Medicaid and nearly 2.4 million Ohioans are covered under Medicare. There has been an increase in need for Medicaid and Medicare services due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Franklin County’s Medicaid eligible services:

https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/medical-assistance

Medicare Video for Beginners:

http://www.coaaa.org/cms/services/medicare

Resources for older adults, dependents, and their families:

https://officeonaging.org/default.aspx

Local agencies in Franklin County who assist with establishing Medicaid or Medicare:

https://llchc.org/additional-services/

https://concordcounseling.org/community-support-services/

https://www.northcommunity.com/services/

Stay up to date on developments for Medicare by following these accounts:

https://www.instagram.com/medicare_resource_center/

https://www.facebook.com/MedicareAdvantagePlans/

Refer to the following PDFs about financial eligibility for Medicaid:

https://medicaid.ohio.gov/Portals/0/For%20Ohioans/Programs/whoQualifies/Children-Families-Adults.pdf

https://medicaid.ohio.gov/Portals/0/For%20Ohioans/Programs/whoQualifies/Aged-Blind-Disabled-Individuals.pdf

Refer to these comprehensive lists for additional Behavioral/ Counseling/ Addiction Services:

https://cap4kids.org/columbus/behavior-counseling-addiction/

http://handsoncentralohio.org/

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Resources/Articles related to Increased Hate Crimes Occurring toward the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Population in the US & Worldwide

Federal Government Response Plan:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-additional-actions-to-respond-to-anti-asian-violence-xenophobia-and-bias/: TAKE ACTION! This article includes action steps which can be taken to help in the fight against hate crimes toward the AAPI community:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-you-can-do-to-fight-violence-and-racism-against-asian-americans: Treatment Recommendations for Clinicians to ensure Culturally Competent Care with the AAPI community:

https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/asian-american/psychological-treatment.pdf:

Online Resources for members of the AAPI community:

StopAAPIhate.org: AsiansDoTherapy.com:

#StopAAPIHate #CulturalCompetence #CulturalHumility #AAPI #AAPIhelp #Therapy #AntiRacism 

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Casey Goodson

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/14/us/casey-goodson-columbus-ohio-shooting.html: Casey Goodson Jr., a 23 year old black man native to Columbus, was shot by a plain clothes sheriff's deputy while carrying sandwiches into his home. The FBI is currently involved in investigating whether Mr. Goodson’s civil rights were violated.

https://dontcallthepolice.com/columbus/?fbclid=IwAR2iegOur4TYvpG4RxP-qsE19EDq-ZlY7xQ1LC8MbxkMReFDDljmgTbg8xs: A repository of Columbus-specific alternatives for resolving issues other than calling the police. Topics include: Housing; LGBT+; Domestic Violence; Youth; Elderly; and Substance Use

https://m4bl.org: This link will take you to The Movement for Black Lives website which is the umbrella organization that Black Lives Matter is a part of. This website offers information about action steps, petitions, and the movement.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/police-violence-physical-and-mental-health-impacts-on-black-americans#Black-men-2.5-times-more-likely-to-be-killed-by-police: Police violence in any community has a statistically proven negative affect on mental health of minorities. Researchers found that with each additional police killing of an unarmed Black American, Black respondents were more likely to report additional “poor mental health days.”

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adoption and foster culture

https://ct.counseling.org/2012/12/counseling-adopted-clients-a-q-a-with-kara-holt: This is a Q and A through Counseling Today that talks about counseling adopted children. One thing it mentions is to help the child understand their unique story and integrate this into a coherent narrative of their life and sense of belonging.

http://www.nrc4tribes.org/files/Subsidized%20Guardianship.pdf: This article gives background information about the increased incidence of 'Grandfamilies' due to a variety of circumstances.

https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/laws-policies/federal/fosteringconnections/#Implementation%20guidance%20and%20law%20overview: This article provides information about the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.  As of 2018, this program provides incentives to licensed foster parents in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Side note: licensed foster parenthood requires custody of a child, something many grandparents do not hold, and therefore do not receive the incentives provided by this act.

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[i] November 1- Picture Lock: Land of the Breasted Woman: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/picture-lock%3a-land-of-the-breasted-woman/65496/ [ii] October 20- November 1- The Art of Zhen Shan Ren International Exhibition: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-art-of-zhen-shan-ren-international-exhibition/65270/ [iii] November 1- The Vail Series Presents Baker Tarpaga Dance Project: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-vail-series-presents-baker-tarpaga-dance-project/64880/ [iv] October 24- November 19 (T, W, Th, F, Sa)- Steven Canneto: Intersected Lives: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/stephen-canneto%3a-intersected-lives/64914/ [v] November 1-November 30 (Th, F, Sa)- Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca: Rise (2018): https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/bárbara-wagner-and-benjamin-de-burca%3a-rise- (2018)/65498/ [vi] November 1- All Saints’ Day is a Christian holiday that was created as a feast day for all martyrs, known and unknown, to be celebrated. [vii] November 1- Samhain-Beltane is a pagan holiday that generally focuses on honoring ancestors or celebrating the cycle of death and rebirth. [viii] November 2- Picture Lock: Divine Love: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/picture-lock%3a-divine-love/65500/ [ix] November 1-2- Dia de los Muertos is a two-day holiday during which Mexican people celebrate their deceased loved ones. The holiday is split into two days- Dia de los Inocentes on November 1 to honor children who have died, and November 2 which is used to honor dead adults. [x] November 2- All Souls’ Day is a Catholic tradition honoring those who have died and are now in Purgatory. [xi] November 4- A Thousand Girls Like Me (Sahra Mani, 2018): https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/a-thousand-girls-like-me-(sahra-mani-2018)/65574/ [xii] November 7-11- Diwali, known as the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a five day long holiday to celebrate multiple stories and myths that are part of the Hindu tradition; each of these stories serves to signify the triumph of good over evil and encourages followers to continue to commit themselves to good deeds. [xiii] November 8: Following Diwali, the Jain and Hindu people celebrate the beginning of their calendar. [xiv] November 9- 20 & Odd: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/20-%26-odd/65378/ [xv] November 9-10: Mawlid an Nabi celebrates the birthday of the Islamic prophet Mohammad; Mawlid is recognized as a national holiday in most of the Muslim-majority countries of the world except Saudi Arabia and Qatar where the holiday is considered unnecessary. [xvi] November 12- Footnote (He’Art Shulayim, Joseph Cedar, 2011): https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/footnote-(he’arat-shulayim-joseph-cedar-2011)/65538/ [xvii] November 12- Birth of Baha’u’llah, one of the nine Baha’i holy days, celebrates the birth of the founder of their faith. These holy days are used for the community to celebrate together and increase a sense of unity. [xviii] November 12- Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib (Sikh): This holiday celebrates the birth of the first Sikh Guru. The community engages in a feast including prayer, processions, and lunch. [xix] November 13- Reliabilities Film Festival Columbus Presents: “The Insanity Principles Workshop” With Linda Sibio: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/reelabilities-film-festival- columbus-presents%3a-the-insanity-principles-workshop-with-linda-sibio/64400/ [xx] November 15- December 24: The Nativity fast is a period of penance celebrated by those in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches for the 40 days before Christmas. [xxi] November 19- Thurber House Evenings with Authors: Scott Woods: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/thurber-house-evenings-with-authors%3a-scott-woods/64687/ [xxii] November 15-December 12- Bamn Filmmaking (By Any Means Necessary): https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/bamn-filmmaking-(by-any-means-necessary)/65563/ [xxiii] November 22-December 15- OYO Dance Company Presents “One Light”: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/oyo-dance-company-presents-one-light/65356/ [xxiv] November 24: Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahdur (Sikh)- Celebration of the life of Guru Tegh Bahdur, whose death represents the freedom of choosing one’s religion. [xxv] November 24: Christ the King (Christian): Also called solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Christ the King is a festival celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church in honor of Jesus Christ as lord over all creation. [xxvi] November 25-26: Day of the Covenant celebrates the appointment of Abdu’l-Bahá and the Centre of Baha’u’llah’s Covenant for those members of the Baha’i faith. [xxvii] November 27-28: The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha is a holy day for the Baha’i people to commemorate the death of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. [xxviii] November 28-January 6: Nativity Fast (Orthodox Christian) marks the beginning of a period of penance celebrated by those in Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches for the 40 day period before Christmas. [xxix] November 28: Thanksgiving (Interfaith): Interfaith celebrated by many to symbolize unity and community. [xxx] November 30: St. Andrew’s Day is the feast day for Saint Andrew- it is considered to be Scotland’s official national day but the holiday is celebrated in many other countries as well.

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[i] December 1-24 – Advent: (Christian) Expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas as well as the return of Jesus at the second coming. Preparation for the commemoration of the birth of Jesus. [ii] Central Ohio's favorite family holiday tradition went from a few strands of lights and a few trays of cookies to millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer and other holiday festivities that can only be found here at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This year's event offers more holiday fun than ever before. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/wildlights/52764/ [iii] Twinkling luminaries greet visitors who are ready to kick off the holiday on the historic, brick streets of German Village. Enjoy the magic of the holidays and visit shops, businesses and restaurants open late with holiday treats, discounts and special offers. https://germanvillage.com/villagelights/ [iv] First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors (ages 55 and older) to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues.https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/first-tuesday-tea/65586/ [v] Saint Nicholas Day (Christian): Observed in Western Christian countries and Romania. Feast day of Saint Nicholas. Christian festival with regard to his reputation as a bringer of gifts. In Ukraine, children wait for St. Nicholas to come and put a present under their pillows provided that the children were good during the year. In the US, children leave their shoes in the foyer on St. Nicholas Eve hoping St. Nicholas will place coins in the soles. [vi] Start your holiday season with the great annual Columbus tradition of Holiday Pops. This weekend, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus fill the Ohio Theatre with some of the season’s most-loved holiday songs and carols. With four concerts offered, there is a time for everyone to enjoy the performance. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-symphony-holiday-pops/65782/ [vii] The holiday version of Gallery Hop includes a cosmopolitan display of sights, sounds, food and drink. [viii] A celebration of giving featuring local and national musical acts, seasonal ales from hometown breweries and favorite dishes from Columbus food trucks. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/winterfest-2019/65796/ [ix] This delightful program from the New York International Children’s Film Festival celebrates Spanish-language and Latino-themed stories from around the globe. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/viva-kids-mix!/65516/ [x] December 9- Immaculate Conception of Mary (Catholic Christian): Conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin by virtue of the merits of her son Jesus Christ. The Catholic church celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, it is a holy day or obligation or patronal feast in many Catholic countries. [xi] December 12 - Feast day – Our Lady of Guadalupe (Catholic Christian): The Mexican Catholic community celebrates this day and commemorates the appearance of Mary to the Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1531. The night before the Feast Day, the Mexican community gathers at St. Michael’s for a vigil and recite prayers and recount the story of the appearance of Mary to Juan Diego. [xii] https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/franklinton-fridays/60206/ [xiii] Join Oyo Dance Company as we celebrate the many holidays that different cultures and faith traditions celebrate during the winter months. Come by yourself or bring the whole family for dancing, singing, and music. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies during this holiday experience!h ttps://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/oyo-dance-company%3a-one-

light/65767/

[xiv] December 16-24 - Posadas Navideñas (Hispanic Christian): Celebrated in Latin America, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and Hispanics in the US. Has been a tradition in Mexico for over 400 years. Hispanic countdown/celebration till Christmas. [xv] December 22-30 – Hanukkah: (Jewish) Holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Also known as the Festival of Lights. [xvi] December 22– January 2 - Yule (Pagan/Christian): Festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples that was connected to the celebration Wild Hunt. Later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide. Today Yule is used as a synonym for Christmas. Yule log, Yule singing, and others stem from pagan Yule. The event is celebrated in Heathenry and other forms of Modern Paganism. [xvii] The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a re-mixed and re-imagined contemporary dance spectacle that transforms E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of contemporary New York City. https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-hip-hop-nutcracker/63960/ [xviii] December 24 - Christmas Eve (Christian): Evening or entire day before Christmas Day. Festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Both days are considered one of the most culturally significant celebrations in Christendom and Western society. [xix] December 25 - Christmas (Christian): Annual Festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

[xx] December 26 - Zarathosht Diso- Death of Prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroastrian): Remembrance in the Zoroastrian religion and a commemoration of the death anniversary of the prophet Zoroaster. An occasion of remembrance of lectures and discussions held on the life and works of the prophet. [xxi] December 26 - St. Stephen’s Day (Christian): Christian saint’s day to commemorate St. Stephen. [xxii] December 28 - Holy Innocents (Christian): Also called Childermas, Christian feast in remembrance of the massacre of young children in Bethlehem by King Herod the Great in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus. [xxiii] December 31 - Watch Night (Christian): Also called Freedom’s Eve. Christian religious service held on New Year’s Eve and associated with a celebration and remembrance of the Emancipation Proclamation. [xxiv] A spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Columbus with fireworks, live entertainment, activities and fun for all ages!http://firstnightcolumbus.com/event-info/ [xxv] Axis presents Salvation New Year’s Eve 2019 with THREE superstar guests – ring in the new year with hostess Virginia West and RuPaul Drag Race stars Latrice Royale and Manila Luzon! https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/salvation-nye-with-latrilla/65746/

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winter holidays

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-age-anxiety/201111/10-common-holiday-stresses-and-how-cope-them-0:  Article that lists the most common holiday stressors/anxieties and how to best cope with them. For example, if someone is exhausted, take time to slow down your schedule, get lots of rest and be mindful of alcohol and food consumption.

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/therapy-soup/2016/12/hanukkah-recovery-insights-8-nights-of-light-healing: Lessons about mental health, recovery, and self-care that can be taken from the traditions surrounding the lighting of the menorah.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/201412/holiday-blues-vs-seasonal-affective-disorder: While Seasonal Affective Disorder and the "Holiday Blues" may appear similar, they differ in important ways that influence our attempts to identify and manage symptoms.

https://www.nsrf.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/Griffin%20et%20al,%202017.pdf: This article discusses how self harm rates increase on holidays as well as the week directly following Christmas.

Suggested hashtags and accounts to follow on instagram to help with mental health management over the holidays: #holidaymentalhealth #holidayselfcare #holidaycoping #holidaycopingskills #winterselfcare @Mentalheathdaily_ @mentalillnessquotesinfo @myselflovesupply @blackmentalhealthmatters @therapyforblackgirls @namicommunicate

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effects of culture on perception of trauma

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https://www.cleverism.com/signs-of-emotional-abuse-at-work: This article discusses the trauma of emotional and verbal abuse in the workplace environment and how the cultural factors in that context play a role.

https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/reports/crt/chap8.htm: More of a chapter in a textbook about culture and trauma. Talks about how cultural perspectives can influence someone’s definition of trauma, and lists how culture can impact trauma for an individual.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0147176718304462?via%3Dihub: This article is about adaptation of western counseling techniques to provide trauma care in Sudan. Article talks about issues relating to stigma, the place of traditional healers in society, and the universality/modification of mental health care across cultures. 

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//complex_trauma_facts_in_urban_african_american_children_youth_families.pdf: This article discusses how families living in racially and economically segregated communities must also cope with the effects of historical trauma and intergenerational racism, and presents the specific barriers that African-Americans face in obtaining needed services. This fact sheet presents ideas for providers on building supportive relationships with African-American children and families who have experienced complex trauma.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6699778: This article discusses research results of a study regarding crime reporting and immigration.  This research suggests areas with higher populations of foreign born citizens and non documented citizens may be less likely to notify the police of crime, especially violent crime.  It's possible that this prevents immigrants from seeking necessary support services, and also possible that it influences immigrants' views regarding trauma and treatment.

https://www.istss.org/education-research/traumatic-stresspoints/2013-october/on-the-importance-of-considering-culture-when-defi.aspx: This article describes how a person’s culture impacts their perception of potentially traumatic situations. 

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[i] October 1: First Tuesday Tea -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/first-tuesday-tea/64920/

[ii] October 1: New Red Order:  Culture Capture https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/new-red-order%3a-culture-capture%3a-terminal-addition-(2019)/64921/

[iii] October 1: Netsuke Dreams -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/yani-sheng%3a-netsuke-dreams/64668/

[iv] October 3: Shakespeare Among the Suicide Bombers -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/nushin-arbabzadah%3a-shakespeare-among-the-suicide-bombers%3a-the-turmoil-of-theater-in-modern-afghanistan/65262/

[v] October 4: St Francis Day (Catholic Christian) - Many churches in the United States celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year to commemorate the life of St Francis, the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment..

[vi] October 5: Columbus in Cuba, Cuba in Columbus -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-in-cuba-cuba-in-columbus/64933/

[vii] October 7: Voices of Women from Afghanistan -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/sahar-speaks%3a-voices-of-women-from-afghanistan/65263/

[viii] October 7: Afhgan Refugees Across the Globe -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/jo%c3%abl-van-houdt%3a-%e2%80%9ckuja-meri%3f%e2%80%9d-(where-are-you-going%3f)%3a-afghan-refugees-across-the-globe/64808/

[ix] October 8: Strategic Culture -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/natalie-alvarez%3a-strategic-culture%3a-staging-afghanistan-to-simulate-war/65265/

[x] October 8: Dasara (Hindu) - Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja).

[xi] October 9: Yom Kippur (Jewish) -Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith; it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

[xii] October 10: Angel Bat Dawid and Tha Brothahood -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/angel-bat-dawid-and-tha-brothahood/64810/

[xiii] October 11: Italian Festival -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-italian-festival/58771/

[xiv] October 11: Highball Halloween -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/highball-halloween/52760/

[xv] October 14: Women and the Dreamwork -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/kellie-jones%3a-women-and-the-dreamwork/64812/

[xvi] October 14-20: Sukkot (Jewish) - a major Jewish festival held in the autumn (beginning on the 15th day of Tishri) to commemorate the sheltering of the Israelites in the wilderness.

[xvii] October 14: Canadian Thanksgiving (Interfaith) -Long before Europeans settled in North America, festivals of thanks and celebrations of harvest took place in Europe in the month of October. The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1578 in Canada when Martin Frobisher, an explorer from England. in search of the Northwest Passage.

[xviii] October 16: Reelabilities Film Festival -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/reelabilities-film-festival-columbus-presents%3a-an-evening-of-shorts/64397/

[xix] October 17: Legends and Legacies Award Ceremony -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/13th-annual-legends-%26-legacies-award-ceremony/64583/

[xx] October 20: Birth of the Báb (Baha'i) - On October 20 of each year, Baha'is around the world celebrate the birth of one of the founders of their faith. The child born on October 20, 1819, in Shiraz, Persia, was of the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad and destined to become the Qa'im, the Promised One of Islam.

[xxi] October 20: Installation of Scriptures as Guru Granth (Sikh) - Today, Sikhs honor the Installation of the Scriptures as Guru Granth. On this day in 1708, the ninth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, announced that he would be the last in a line of living Sikh Gurus..

[xxii] October 21: Three Films by Madeline Anderson -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/three-films-by-madeline-anderson/64972/

[xxiii] October 21: Shemini Atzeret (Jewish) - Shemini Atzeret (שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת—"Eighth [day of] Assembly"; Sefardic/Israeli pron. shemini atzèret; Ashkenazic pron. shmini-atsères) is a Jewish holiday that is a separate—yet connected—holy day devoted to the spiritual aspects of the festival of Sukkot. Part of its duality as a holy day is that it is simultaneously considered to be both connected to Sukkot and also a separate festival in its own right.

[xxiv] October 22: Simchat Torah (Jewish) - It is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Jewish love of Torah and study that is celebrated by taking all the Torah scrolls out of the ark in synagogue and spending the evening dancing, singing, and rejoicing. The scrolls are carried around the sanctuary in seven circles called hakafot.

[xxv] October 24: Intersected Lives -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/stephen-canneto%3a-intersected-lives-opening-reception/64929/

[xxvi] October 24: A New Vocabulary for Ancient Blackness -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/a-new-vocabulary-for-ancient-blackness/65285/

[xxvii] October 27: Christ the King (Christian) - Christ the King Day. Instituted during in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, Christ the King Day is a holiday which falls on the final Sunday of the Liturgical Calendar, or on the last Sunday of October as celebrated by traditional Catholics.

[xxviii] October 27: Diwali (Sikh/Hindu/Jain) - Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.  In Jainism, Diwali marks the nirvana, or spiritual awakening, of Lord Mahavira on October 15, 527 B.C.; in Sikhism, it honors the day that Guru Hargobind Ji, the Sixth Sikh Guru, was freed from imprisonment. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.

[xxix] October 28: Jain New Year (Jain) - After celebrating Diwali at the end of Ashwina, Jains celebrate new year on the first day of the following month of Kartika. Ritual of Snatra Puja is performed at the temple. Mahavira's chief disciple Gautama Swami attained keval gyan on this day.

[xxx] October 29: Reformation Day - Protestant Christian- Reformation Day is a Protestant Christian religious holiday in remembrance of the onset of the Reformation.  

[xxxi] October 30: The Art of Zhen Shan Ren -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-art-of-zhen-shan-ren-international-exhibition/65270/

[xxxii] October 31: All Hallows Eve (Christian) - Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of Hallows' Even or Hallows' Evening), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in several countries on 31 October; it begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.

[xxxiii] October 31: On the Road to the Pentagon -- https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/lesley-ferris%3a-on-the-road-to-the-pentagon%3a-the-great-game-afghanistan/65271/

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separation of church and state

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703740704575095704065365166: This article looked at Mexico's separation and their church and state. During the time the article was written (2010) Mexico's congress began an amendment the context within suggested that the amendment would be a step backwards from religious liberty and a true separation.

https://www.pewforum.org/2019/07/15/a-closer-look-at-how-religious-restrictions-have-risen-around-the-world: Research by Pew suggests religious restrictions and religious biases in government have steadily risen globally from 2007 to 2017.  This research identify regions and specific countries where these restrictions and biases are most acute.

https://so.usmission.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/SOMALIA-2018-INTERNATIONAL-RELIGIOUS-FREEDOM-REPORT.pdf: This is a Somalia 2018 International Religious Freedom Report. The report analyses the secular and nonsecular nature of Somalia in relation to Islam and how religion is interwoven within Somali culture as well as politics.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/christmas-get-guide-teachers-navigating-december-dilemma  https://theaggie.org/2019/04/28/underrepresented-religious-students-balance-school-and-their-most-sacred-holidays: Christian religious holidays are recognized by the US government as state holidays which impacts work and school schedules which can be challenging for followers of other religions, especially when it comes to school.  They can miss test, have unexcused absences and be excluded from school celebrations/concerts focused around Christian holidays.  The answer is flexibly in celebration of holidays and inclusion of many religious holidays in the curriculum.

https://en.idi.org.il/articles/6114: This article discusses how the separation of church and state differs in Israel compared to Western countries and explores the culturally appropriate degrees of intersection between the two.

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[i] 9/1-9/2- Columbus Greek Festival: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-greek-festival/52754/

[ii] 9/1-En-Comun=Comm-Unity: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/en-com%c3%ban-%3d-comm-unity/61292/

[iii] 9/1- Also called church calendar. This is a calendar of the Christian year, indicating the days and seasons for fasts and festivals.  (Orthodox Christian)

[iv] 9/1- Hijra. This is the Islamic New Year, representing the starting point of the Muslim Era. New Year . (Islam)

[v] 9/1-9/14- Wendy Kendrick “Deal Me In”: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/en-com%c3%ban-%3d-comm-unity/61292/

[vi] 9/3- Paryushana Parva is an 8 day festival signifying human emergence into a new world of spiritual and moral refinement. Marked by recitations from Jain sacred writing and family exchange of cards and letters. Celebration of the natural qualities of the soul. The 8th day (Samvatsari) is most important and is focused on forgiveness. (Jainism)

[vii] 9/6-9/8- Columbus Oktoberfest: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-oktoberfest/52756/

[viii] 9/8- Nativity of Virgin Mary is the Christian celebration of birth of the Virgin Mary. (Christian)

[ix] 9/10- Ashura is an Islamic optional one day fast. The Shia observance is based on the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's Grandson, Hussein,  martyred on this date in 683/684 AD at the battle of Kerbala.  Sunni observance is a recognition of Moses fasting in gratitude to Allah/God for liberation from oppression. (Islam)

[x] 9/13-9/14- Columbus Caribbean Festival: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-caribbean-festival/59320/

[xi] 9/14- Elevation of the Life Giving Cross (Holy Cross) is an annual Feast commemorating the finding of the Holy Cross. (Christian)

[xii] 9/23- Mabon is the Wicca observance of the autumnal equinox when day and night are of equal length. A harvest festival time.  (Wicca) Ostara is the Wicca welcoming of spring and the goddess-as-maiden. (Wicca)

[xiii] 9/27- Meskel is the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Christian commemoration of the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (St. Helenea) in the 4th century a.d. (Ethiopian Orthodox Christian)

[xiv] 9/29- Michael and All Angels also known as Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in some Western liturgical calendars. In some denominations a reference to a fourth angel, usually Uriel, is also added. Michaelmas has been one of the four quarter days of the financial year. (Christian)

[xv] 9/30- Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. A time of introspection, abstinence, prayer and penitence. The story of Abraham is read, the ram's horn is sounded, and special foods are prepared and shared. (Jewish)

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1Lammas (Christian)-Festival to mark the annual wheat harvest

2Lughnassas (Wicca/Pagan)- Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season

3Transfiguration of the Lord (Orthodox Christian)- An event reported in the New Testament when Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory upon a mountain

4Tish’a B’av (Jewish)-Annual Fast day in Judaism which a number of disasters in Jewish history occurred; the destruction of both Solomon’s Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple be the Roman Empire in Jerusalem

5Waqf al Arafa (Islam)- Day of Arafah is an Islamic Holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar.

6Eid al Adha (Islam)- Aug. 12-15; Festival of the Sacrifice is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. Honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command

7Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic Christian)-According to the beliefs of the Catholic Church, Eastern and Oriental Orodoxy, the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life

8Dormition of the Theotokos (Orthodox Christian)-Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches which commemorates the “falling asleep” or death of Mary the Theotokos and her bodily resurrection before being taken up into heaven

9Krishna Janmashtami (Hindu)- AKA Janmashtami or Gokulashtami; Annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eigth avatar of Vishnu

10Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Christian)-Biblical event and holy day observed by various Christian churches that follow liturgical traditions. The day commemorates the martyrdom by beheading of St. John the Baptist on the orders of Herod Antipas through the vengeful request of his step-daughter and her mother

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[i] July 9 Martyrdom of the Bab: Baha'i - Ali Mohammed was executed in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce and work. [ii] July 11- St Benedict Day: Catholic Christian recognition of the father of the The Benedictine Order. It was the first Order of the Western Church Monastic tradition and lived by the Benedictine Rule. [iii] July 13-15- Obon: Japanese Buddhist festival to honor deceased ancestors. Involves lighting of bonfires, traditional meals, paper lanterns, folk dances. [iv] July 15- St. Validmir the Great Day: The Eastern Orthodox, Byzantine Rite Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches celebrate the feast day of St. Vladimir [v] July 16- Asalha Puja Day: Buddhist observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the middle way, the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths. [vi] July 24- Pioneer Day: Mormon observation of arrival of first settlers at Great Salt Lake, USA, on July 24, 1847. [vii] July 25- St. James the Great Day: Christian recognition of the martyrdom of the Apostle James the Great in 44 c.e [viii] https://redwhiteandboom.org/ [ix] https://axisonhigh.com/tc-events/boom-with-yvie-oddly/ [x] http://www.doodahparade.com/ [xi] https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/july-gallery-hop/61206/ [xii] https://www.northmarket.com/portfolio-item/2019-events/ [xiii] https://www.westervillechamber.com/music-arts-festival [xiv] https://www.hotribscooljazz.org/ [xv] https://www.bluesandribfest.com/ [xvi] https://grandviewhop.com/ [xvii] https://www.facebook.com/events/343084119854290/

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substance (mis)use

views and opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of Nemeth Counseling and Consultation staff

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https://www.thenation.com/article/amlo-drugs-cartels-war: This article discusses recent changes in the Mexican government's drug policy as well as potential implications for US-Mexico relations moving forward.

https://www.medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov: The page includes information on mental health diagnoses that qualify for medical marijuana, frequently asked questions, and resources for those who want to learn more about the program in Ohio. As medicinal marijuana is becoming more mainstream in the state and very much connected to mental health diagnoses, it is imperative we are all educated on the topic.

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED485907.pdf: The findings covered here include the facts that clergy report drug and alcohol abuse to be a significant problem in their congregations; that despite this fact, relatively few clergypersons deliver a sermon this problem more than once a year; and that views on substance use vary across religions and denominations. 

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ps.52.9.1223: The article measures drug use treatment as relating to rapport and other outcomes and basically tells us what we know- rapport is more important than any other variables, including retention, satisfaction w/ tx and modalities.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2014/08/23/lifestyle/dealing-addiction-japans-drug-problem/#.XQI7VlxKiM8: The article briefly talks about stats on drug use currently and how drugs started to become common in Japan in World War II, how there is little done in treating addicts after they are caught and arrested and that police are more focused on regulating drug-related crimes.

https://sunrisehouse.com/addiction-demographics/native-americans: This article discusses the high substance use rates amongst American Indian populations and what factors, such as an inaccessibility to services, contribute to that significantly higher rate of use.