Posts by Kelly Mellen
Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 39
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Ellen McCarty of McCarty & Co. McCarty & Co. was created by its principal,…
Read MoreMentoring Makes a Difference
A recent report from the CDC indicates that 3 in 4 high school students experiences at least one ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) during the pandemic. Adolescents who reported four or…
Read MoreJournaling as a Recovery and Resilience Tool
One important tool in protecting our mental health is developing resilience. Exactly what IS resilience? NAMI defines resilience as “the process of finding healthy ways to adapt and cope with adversity and…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 38
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Gwen Skinner, Danielle Brock, and Andria Wells from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. Show Notes:
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 37
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and our Literacy Coordinator, Leslie Danford. Please click here to learn more about Cobb Collaborative’s…
Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 36
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and TaNesha McAuley & Caterina Miceli of the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office Family Advocacy Center.…
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Read MoreMind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 35
In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Beverly Durden of Ravens Nest Foundation. Show notes: Raven’s Nest Foundation is a…
Read MoreStay Connected With Civic Engagement
By Kaitlyn Ball, Cobb Collaborative Vote Your Voice Coordinator The midterm election is over…now WHAT?! Election day has passed, but civic engagement doesn’t stop there! We know that when we…
Read MoreThe Importance of an Informed Vote
By Cobb Collaborative Intern, Chris Jennings It’s nearly impossible to escape the constant flood of political advertisements and political discussions during election season. For many Americans, voting may seem like…
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