Annual Reflection
2021 - 2022
July 2021
Became an OCA Interest Network
The Executive Board developed a strategic plan for membership recruitment, service and outreach activities, annual budget, logo development and marketing strategies. They also created committees and appointed co-chairs. They developed a plan to implement a membership interest survey.
December 2021
OARTC Executive Board publishes article
Through a collaboration with the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC), the executive board published:
Hall, A., Cureton, J., Dari, T., & Jenkins, K. (2021). Groupwork with youth who have experienced trauma. International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling Newsletter, 19-23.
October 2021
All Ohio Counselors' Conference
OARTC volunteers conducted a conference booth and held a meet and greet for members and potential members. OARTC Executive Board members and committee chairs presented a variety of sessions. We also launched our Facebook page.
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January 2022
OARTC becomes an OCA division
OARTC exceeds the minimum goals required by OCA to become an official division after only 6 months! This was due to the hard work by our board, committee chairs, and interest of our members.
December 2021
Medicaid Presentation: Exploring Trauma and Its Complexities
OARTC received a request for a presentation on trauma for Medicaid, focusing on caregivers and community needs. Kalesha Jenkins, Treasurer, conducted this virtual presentation.
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April 2022
OCA Spring Conference
OARTC Executive Board sponsored and facilitated a spring conference session: Trauma-Informed Counselors of Ohio: Introduction to the Ohio Association for Resiliency and Trauma Counseling Resiliency Initiatives
June 2022
Finalized bylaws
OARTC Executive Board created and finalized OARTC bylaws which were approved by OCA.