Collaborative News
Well-Being for Survivors: Insights from Ser Familia
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time dedicated to shedding light on a crisis that touches every community. For this special post, we are honored to feature Ser…
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Recapping Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
As the calendar turns, September’s focus on Suicide Prevention Month may conclude, but the work—and the hope—continues. This past month, our community came together with incredible energy, compassion, and dedication…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks S5EP17
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Stacy S. Jensen, one of our very first Literacy Ambassadors at Marietta…
Read MoreIt’s Okay to Not be Okay: How We All Have a Role to Play this Suicide Prevention Month
*Disclaimer: This blog post will cover the heavy topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is out there. Call, text, or chat 988. Did you…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks: S5EP16
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Irene Barton is joined by Kaitlyn and Lesleigh from the Cobb Collaborative team. Together, they recognize September…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast S5 EP14
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast! In this episode, Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Ali Nyarko, Cobb Collaborative’s Director of Early Childhood Programs. Their conversation reflects…
Read MoreMindful Breathing for a Better You: A Conversation with The Art of Living Foundation
In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and growing resilience can feel like an uphill battle. Yet, the ancient practices of meditation and breath-work offer powerful, evidence-based tools to…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast S5 EP13
Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special re-release episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Jyll Walsh, Deputy Director of Positive Childhood…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: S5 EP12
In this special Pride Month episode, Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative, is joined by Kelly Mellen—former Cobb Collaborative Communications Director, advocate, mother of two, long-time Cobb County resident,…
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