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Diversity Holiday/Special Dates Calendar

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. This month also includes events that recognize diverse cultural, religious, and social contributions to our global community.

May 5 – National Day for Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls- Raises awareness of violence against Indigenous women and girls.

May 12 – Buddhist: Vesak (Buddha Day)- Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

May 15 – Global Accessibility Awareness Day- Promotes digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

May 17 – LGBTQ+: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia- Raises awareness of discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

May 17 – Veterans: Armed Forces Day- Honors the men and women who serve in the military.

May 28 – Baha’i: Ascension of Baha’u’llah*- Commemorates the passing of the founder of the Baha’i Faith.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, history, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This month also includes events emphasizing love, acceptance, and the importance of countering hate speech.

June 2-3 – Jewish: Shavuot* - Celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

June 7-10 – Islamic: Eid al-Adha*- A major Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.

June 12 – US: Loving Day- Celebrates the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down laws banning interracial marriage.

June 18 – UN: International Day of Countering Hate Speech- Promotes efforts to combat hate speech worldwide.

June 19 – US: Juneteenth- Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

Looking for a Therapist? 

Practicing psychologists have the professional training and clinical skills to help people learn to cope more effectively with life issues and mental health problems. After years of graduate school and supervised training, they become licensed by their states to provide a number of services, including evaluations and psychotherapy. Psychologists help by using a variety of techniques based on the best available research and consider someone's unique values, characteristics, goals and circumstances.

The Kansas Psychological Association provides a searchable list of KPA members who  are licensed to practice by the State of Kansas. Listings contained in this section are based on information given by the providers. 

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We have had a great turn out for Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Trauma webinar today. Thank you, Dr. Staples!