The Connecticut Women's Consortium

📢 The wait is over—here’s what’s in store for International Women’s Day! In addition to incredible speakers and workshops, enjoy a free lunch, exciting raffle prizes from women-owned businesses, a vibrant vendor marketplace, and meaningful networking opportunities with inspiring women in your community. 📅 Don’t miss out—RSVP today: https://hubs.li/Q035HsMz0 #internationalwomensday #empowerwomen #boundarysetting #womenswellness #visionboarding #journaling #womensmentalhealth #ctwomensconsortium

For Week 1 of Black History Month, we're examining Black labor and economic justice—looking at historical progress, ongoing challenges, and the policies that shape workplace equity today. Unprecedented changes to long-held labor equity regulations and organizations make this conversation more important than ever. ➡ In 2023, after the Supreme Court decided to ban affirmative action in college admissions, major American employers like Meta, McDonald's, Walmart, Amazon, and more have rolled back their diversity programs. ➡ In January, President Trump signed an executive order revoking a 1965 order that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees and applicants and prohibiting DEI programs in federal agencies. ➡ The Department of Defense declared identity months, like Black History Month, "dead" in an official press release on January 31. ➡ President Trump also weakened the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by removing only Democratic commissioners from both bipartisan, independent agencies. What can we do? 🔍 Examine your own cultural biases. 📚 Learn about racial trauma and Black mental health. 🏛 Attend cultural competency and anti-racism training. 📢 Advocate for mental health initiatives at work. 💼 If you're in a leadership role, drive efforts to ensure hiring, promotion, and leadership opportunities are inclusive. 🌍 Check out organizations advocating for equitable labor practices like the National Black Worker Center, the National Association for Black Social Workers, the The Association of Black Psychologists and the A. Philip Randolph Institute. #blackhistorymonth #bhm #blacklabormatters #endworkplacediscrimination #economicjustice #workersrights #ctwomensconsortium #connecticutwomensconsortium

📢 Calling all vendors! We’re excited to announce that applications are open for our 2025 International Women's Day Celebration! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect and showcase your offerings! Apply here: https://hubs.li/Q034WWjn0 #vendorcall #internationalwomensday #iwd2025 #ctwomensconsortium #connecticutwomensconsortium #ctmarket #ctvendor

We’re honoring Human Trafficking Awareness Month by wearing blue and taking a stand against misinformation. It’s time to break the myths and understand the facts of trafficking, especially when it comes to vulnerable communities ⬇ ❌ MYTH: Human trafficking always involves sex trafficking and only happens in illegal businesses. ✅ FACT: Labor trafficking is also prevalent, occurring in industries like agriculture, domestic work, hospitality, and construction. ❌ MYTH: Only women and girls are victims of human trafficking. ✅ FACT: While women and girls are disproportionately affected, men and boys are also victims of labor and sex trafficking. ❌ MYTH: Human trafficking always involves physical force. ✅ FACT: Traffickers often use manipulation, blackmail, debt bondage, or threats over physical violence, especially against marginalized victims with fewer support systems. ❌ MYTH: Trafficked persons are imprisoned or physically unable to leave. ✅ FACT: Many victims can move freely throughout the world but remain trapped due to fear, psychological control, or lack of resources. ❌ MYTH: LGBTQ+ people are not targeted for trafficking. ✅ FACT: LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly youth, are at a higher risk of trafficking due to factors like family rejection, homelessness, and discrimination. ❌ MYTH: Traffickers are always strangers or involved in organized crime. ✅ FACT: Most trafficking occurs through manipulation and coercion, not stranger abduction. Victims are often lured by someone they know—family, a partner, an employer, or a friend. ❌ MYTH: Calling 911 is always the best way to help a trafficking victim. ✅ FACT: Undocumented and LGBTQ+ victims may fear police, and police education on human trafficking varies. A trafficking hotline or advocacy group is often a safer option. Check out the following resources to report a tip, seek help, or learn about advocating for human trafficking survivors: 📞 The Network CT's human trafficking hotline: 860-763-4542 National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text BEFREE to 233733 🌐 National Human Trafficking Hotline: help@humantraffickinghotline.org or live chat at https://hubs.li/Q034T9m50 Polaris (formerly Polaris Project): https://hubs.li/Q034T3R60 Love146: https://hubs.li/Q034T4Jw0 Advocate Toolkit: https://hubs.li/Q034T9n20 #humantraffickingawareness #humantrafficking #endhumantrafficking #wewearblue #traffickingawareness #traffickingprevention #ctwomensconsortium #connecticutwomensconsortium

The Winter 2025 edition of Trauma Matters is here! This issue brings even more fresh insights on vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, highlighting its impact on social media users, educators, and EMTs. Check out this edition at our website: https://hubs.li/Q03479_L0 #traumamatters #trauma #ctwomensconsortium #connecticutwomensconsortium #vicarioustrauma #compassionfatigue #burnout #publicsafety #firstresponders #emts #teachers #schooltrauma #socialmedia #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth

Knowledge is power, and now more than ever, it’s vital to stay informed about your rights and the policies shaping our communities. While recent changes have made access to certain resources more challenging, we’re committed to sharing reliable information to empower informed decisions. We’ll continue to monitor shifts in policies that impact women, marginalized groups, and the services that support them. As part of our mission, we’re dedicated to spreading awareness and ensuring you have the resources you need to navigate these changes. Referenced resources: 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZSH90 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZWSS0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZX9m0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZXwX0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZX6H0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZVlJ0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZT-j0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZVX50 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZSSn0 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q033ZX6J0 #reproductiverights #womensrights #healthcareaccess #communitysupport #policychange

Join us for an unforgettable day of celebration, empowerment, and community as we honor International Women’s Day! Event Highlights: ✊ Empowerment Talks: Self-compassion, boundaries, and legislative topics that impact women* 🎨 Creative Activities: Vision boards, journaling, and yoga* 🎫 Raffle Giveaway: Win exclusive prizes from women-owned businesses 🥗 Lunch on Us: Network while enjoying a delicious meal 🛍 Vendor Marketplace: Shop unique finds from local women-owned vendors This event is also an opportunity to give back! We'll be hosting a personal care drive to support local women in need and are looking for items such as toothbrushes, hair tools, lotion, skincare, new socks, and more! A full list of items is available on the event page. *Stay tuned for specific information about speakers and activities! This event is more than a celebration; it’s a call to action to empower ourselves and each other. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q033B5FK0 #internationalwomensday #iwd2025 #accelerateaction #empowerwomen #selfcompassion #womenswellness #womensleadership #womeninmentalhealth #holistichealing #professionalselfcare #therapistwellness #womensmentalhealth #womenownedbusinesses

To all gender-expansive individuals: you are valid, seen, and celebrated. Your identity matters, your experiences are real, and your place in this world is essential. We’re here to provide gender-responsive education, training, and resources to help clinicians foster spaces where all individuals can thrive and be their authentic selves. #genderresponsivecare #genderinclusivecare #lgbtqmentalhealth #traumainformed #mentalhealthequity #ctwomensconsortium

🎙️ Have you been tuning into Realizing Resilience? Don’t miss our latest episode on mental health in EMS & firefighting with Kelly Lynch, plus other recent episodes: • Clinical Documentation with Shalyn Rose, LCSW • Healing-Centered Spaces for Sexual Violence Survivors with Stephanie & Grace of HEALING COURAGE • Communicating Care with Katie Bingner, MS, LCPC Catch up now on Spotify: https://hubs.li/Q032CK2w0 or YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q032CKF00 #mentalhealth #ems #firefighters #resiliencetips #traumarecovery #healingjourney #podcastrecommendation #mentalhealthpodcast #podcast #behavioralhealth

This March, we're bringing you a lineup of dynamic trainings to sharpen your skills and expand your expertise! Check out what’s coming up below and click the links to register. 👇 ❄ March 5: Youth Vape Prevention (HYBRID) - https://hubs.li/Q032sGC-0 ❄ March 7: International Women's Day Celebration (ON-SITE) - https://hubs.li/Q032sHJh0 ❄ March 14: Serving Those Who Serve: Enhancing Perspectives & Creating Helping Opportunities (VIRTUAL) - https://hubs.li/Q032sHk00 ❄ March 20: Supervising Staff Using a Trauma-Informed Approach (ON-SITE) -https://hubs.li/Q032sHf90 ❄ March 21: Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve with Hilary Rudenauer (ON-SITE) - https://hubs.li/Q032sHxX0 ❄ March 25: Exploring Alternative Practices: An Experiential Workshop with Gina Ferrara (Odonata Reiki Healing Arts) (ON-SITE) - https://hubs.li/Q032sHzN0 ❄ March 28: Fundamentals of Sound Healing for Professionals with Kelvin Young, RSS (ON-SITE) - https://hubs.li/Q032sGyh0