

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.
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.
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.
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