Family Paths

#WearBlue4Kids to show you stand for strengthening a parent's nurturing and attachment abilities to help prevent child abuse. Call our Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 before you reach the boiling point and let us help you through your rough patch. Pictured here is Family Paths' Admin/Facilities Manager Shay Black. #ProtectiveFactors #CAPM #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

#WearBlue4Kids to show you stand for parents getting concrete support in times of need to help prevent child abuse. Call our Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 before you reach the boiling point and let us help you get through a tough time. Pictured here is Family Paths' Executive Assistant, Angela Dant. #ProtectiveFactors #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CAPM

#WearBlue4Kids to show you stand for strengthening parents' knowledge of child development to help prevent child abuse. Call our Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 to learn more about why your kiddo might be acting out and let us help you through your rough patch. Pictured here is Family Paths' Clinical Operations Coordinator, Maya Hart. #ProtectiveFactors #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CAPM

Nancy Morosohk, manager of Family Paths' Treatment, Intervention and Prevention (TIPS) program. Thank you for showing that you stand against child abuse on #WearBlue4Kids day. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Here's to a bright and shiny new year! Be a glimmer of hope for the families we serve.- https://mailchi.mp/familypaths/2020final

Our counselors and supportive services help the whole family - parents, caregivers and children - to strengthen relationships which helps prevent child abuse and makes families more resilient. Resiliency and getting concrete support is what will get families through these stressful times. Help us support families by supporting Family Paths. https://www.facebook.com/donate/293717781925172/?fundraiser_source=external_url

From Umoja to Imani, may all the blessings of Kwanzaa be yours.

Herstory is made today and we are so proud of Oakland native Kamala Harris for being elected our Vice President.

If you (or anyone you know) are a masters level clinician and want to work with low-income children and their families affected by trauma, please consider working at Family Paths. We are in the process of building a diverse, culturally-humble, and trauma-informed team of folks committed to improving the lives of families living in Alameda County. Email the Program Mgr at [email protected] if interested or apply directly via Indeed here: https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=562c16e182e19159

From Mental Health America of California (MHAC): Mental Health Matters Day will be held virtually on November 10, 10am-1pm PST. By hosting, MHAC continues to strengthen our community and the movement towards ending stigma. REGISTER for the FREE event here: https://mhmd2020.vfairs.com/

RSVP by Nov 12 @supervisormiley_district4 Support for those who are supporting others through mental health and/or substance abuse challenges - You Are Not Alone - Virtual Workshop for Families in Need of Support Sat. Nov 14th, 9:30am RSVP LINK: http://bit.ly/notalonenov2020 #MentalHealthAwareness #Mentalhealth #AfricanAmerican #AfricanAmericanFamilyOutreachProgram

November is #nationalfamilycaregiversmonth2020 Mental Health America reminds us that 45% of caregivers for adults with mental illness are parents, and they are 21% more likely to feel high emotional stress (compared to caregivers of people with a physical condition). MHA has a lot of resources on their site here: https://www.mhanational.org/national-family-caregivers-month If you are a parent/caregiver in Alameda County, you can also call our Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 for a listening ear and support.

We are in search of our next Clinical Services Director. The CSD implements the clinical vision of the agency and provides leadership, direction and oversight to child and family mental health service programs, clinical operations, and clinical training programming. Apply now or help spread the word. https://www.indeed.com//clinical-services-director-5830608 #nowhiring #jobannouncement #clinicaljobs #careeropportunites #mentalhealth

It’s going to be a long night/week. Take a deep breath and take a break if you need to. @projecturok Anyone else feeling super anxious today and can’t quite shake it? @blessingmanifesting helping me through this #transformationtuesday filled with uncertainty. How are you taking care of yourself tonight? Comment below! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthresource #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #urok #mentalhealthsupport #mentalillnessawareness

Posted @withregram @childmindinstitute Elections are what make our democracy great. Even if I disagree with my neighbor’s political opinions, we can meet at the polling place and exercise our right to vote. It makes me sad when I read that this coming Tuesday’s election is making people nervous about violence or unrest. On the contrary, we are in the midst of a historic election with incredible turnout amid a national crisis. Last week I read that, in Texas, more early vote...s had already been cast than in the whole 2016 vote! For the past 6 months of lockdowns and isolation, my colleagues at the Child Mind Institute have reminded parents that giving children the opportunity to be part of something greater and make a difference is crucial to maintain mental wellness in the face of great stress. Well, that’s exactly what we do when we vote. Instead of engaging with fear and worry, I recommend that parents use this momentous election as a positive example. You can use this opportunity to reinforce democratic values like hope and action over fear, anger and pessimism. They can do this by: Showing your excitement at exercising your right to vote Discussing the challenges and successes of voting this year Watching the results Emphasizing the importance of local races Finally, we can tell our children about how elections are a critical part of how our democracy works no matter who wins. While we may be disappointed, let’s expect the best. That’s a lesson our children need to learn from us. - Harold S. Koplewicz, MD - President, Child Mind Institute See more

#MotherhoodMonday From NPR: "The burden of parenting and running a household while also working a job during the pandemic has created a pressure cooker environment in many households, and women are bearing the brunt of it." Mamas, if you need some emotional support during this strange time, call our caring Parent Support Counselors at 1-800-829-3777 any time, day or night, for a listening ear and support. https://www.npr.org//enough-already-multiple-demands-causi

Feliz Dia de los Muertos from all of us at Family Paths. With our offices closed, staff didn’t put up our altar with ofrendas like we usually do, but this year from home we send love and honor those who have passed. Posted @withregram @abc7newsbayarea Dia de los Muertos begins today, but in Oakland, the celebration has gone virtual and lasts through Nov. 15 this year. Oakland’s Day of the Dead festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary and organizers have decided to keep the tradition going this year, but from the comfort of everyone’s home. Tap the link in our bio for more on how you can celebrate.

Starting TODAY! Parents needing a call back from one of our Parent Support Counselors can now easily schedule one for a day and time that's most convenient for them. Just click below to fill out our easy form in English, Spanish, Chinese, Farsi or Tagalog. Call backs are available 5pm-11pm every day of the week. Please share widely with parents you know in Alameda County. https://familypaths.org/helplinecallbackforms/

Happy Halloween! If you’re staying in with the kids tonight, it’s no trick. Have some fun making these treats with them. Posted @withregram @aprillafawn D I Y & D e c o r These DIY Halloween treats were a hit with the littles! The spiders and witch brooms went the fastest. Shopping List:... Mandarin Oranges Celery or Cucumber (for pumpkin stems) Oreos Pretzels Candy eyes Bananas Chocolate chips Reese’s cups Blueberries Candy Corn . . . #halloweentreats #halloweensnacks #halloweenrecipesforkids #mamalafawn #partyfood #halloween See more