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When it comes to race, saying nothing is saying something. Race, racism, and inequality penetrate every facet of our society, so ignoring th...
The Consortium Speaks
We are all touched by trauma, in one way or another. Every day, behavioral health professionals are talking to people affected by trauma.
Why are babies called “bundles of joy” when, in reality, parents experience a full range of emotions? More like “bundles of everything.” Pr...
Many behavioral health professionals do not prescribe drugs—you need a medical degree to prescribe. But in order to develop effective treatm...
Addiction to substances — alcohol, nicotine, opioids, stimulants, or sedatives — is a serious issue for many people, wreaking havoc on famil...
If you’ve watched the reality TV show Hoarders or tried to reorganize your space according to the ideas promoted by Marie Kondo, you’re fami...
While the nation and world grapple with the difficult challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic, another public health crisis continues to grow.
How can behavioral health professionals support clients who struggle with drugs, prescription medications, or alcohol? A substance use diso...
As behavioral health professionals, we have clients who have often experienced the traumatic effects of racism. How can we ensure that we’r...
In 2021, the Connecticut Women's Consortium launched our blog, the Consortium Speaks. Over the course of the year, we published 55 articles.
