LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training in Healthcare : Article Summary & 4 Valuable Improvements
What are Scientific Summaries? At the Institute of Family and Community Impact, we are committed to reading and sharing literature on topics pertaining to the health of our families and communities in our website content and on our social media pages. LGBTQ+ cultural competency t
Building Healthy Family Dynamics: Exploring the 4 S’s: Social Support, Stress & Strain
Today we discuss healthy family dynamics and how they impact each and every one of us. But first, we must establish what family means to you! So, What Does Family Mean to You? When you hear or read the word “family,” what comes to your mind? Is it a feeling that reson
How-To Spot an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical & 6 to Avoid
Empowering Families and Communities One Initiative at a time: The Institute of Family and Community Impact, an OhioGuidestone initiative strives to create a society where children experience limited adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and increased benevolent experiences. Throug
09/2023 ECSI Newsletter- Revealing Family Protective Factors
September is Baby Safety Month and here at IFCI we are talking about what we do to help babies and families thrive- learn all about our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI)! About Our Newsletters Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact an OhioGuidestone initia
Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products, 6 Examples
Why Are We Talking About Toxic Chemicals in Black Hair Products? Toxic chemicals in Black hair products impact individuals, families, and communities of all ages, but are particularly harmful to children in the developmental stages. Family & community health and vitality are
15-Minute Toxic Hair Product Podcast Episode
About Our ECSI Initiative The Institute of Family and Community Impact seeks to create an equitable, resiliency centered society- and initiatives like our Kinky Curly Kids blog which grew from our Early Childhood Safety Initiative (ECSI) seek to do just that! Identifying toxic ha
Paid Paternal Leave: An Investment in Whole-Family Health & 4 Sources to Explore
Paid Paternal Leave & Family Health Could paid paternal leave for new fathers enhance whole family health and vitality? Last week in the New York Times, family researchers Dr. Darby Saxbe and Dr. Sofia Cardenas argued just that. The pair pointed to a recent study of theirs th
Cultural Humility Promotion through Multicultural Learning- 04/2021 Position Paper
04/2021 Cultural Humility Position Paper Summary: Cultural humility — whether seen as the foundation of cultural competence or the garden in which cross-cultural relationships grow — is necessary for all behavioral health providers. It is closely entwined with trauma-informed
Black Maternal Health Week #4 is Here & We’re Devoted to Improving Moms’ Well-being
Introducing Black Maternal Health Week This week, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance is celebrating its fourth-ever Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). The observance even received a presidential proclamation on Tuesday for the first time in history. Maternal depression is a major fo
Fatherhood & Mental Health When the World Falls Apart- 3 Considerations from a Dad
Before I became a father, I was very unaware of my own mental health. Today, on the eve of World Mental Health Day, I’m reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped my identity and improved my awareness. In fact, my self-designation as “dad” has propelled me to where I am now,