Pathways is rooted in the hope that one day all families will connect with a therapist who fits their cultural and mental health needs.
Together, we can move toward a future with equitable social, economic and cultural access to mental health care for all. Representation is a critical marker of successful care. When children see themselves, they heal.
“What can I tell my kids when racialized violence has taken place in our community?”Children may encounter community violence in different ways. They may be a witness, see TV news coverage or hear adults and/or peers talk about these tragic events. Children are often left with many questions. Even if a child didn’t directly experience a traumatic event, it is not uncommon for children to feel anxiety and fear as they try to understand how these community events impact their lives.
Most every child struggles at one point or another with how to fit in. As social groups form in school, there are often several revered groups that kids want to be a part of. If a child tries to change her personality in order to fit in, they may struggle with her identity.
