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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 9d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM is a chance for everyone to unite to end domestic violence. We want to join together in solidarity to listen to and uplift survivors directly. Check out the National Domestic Violence Hotline to find out more. #WithSurvivors #DVAM2025

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ZERO TO THREE @zerotothree.bsky.social · Sep 15

This month isn’t just about celebration. It’s about recognition.

Hispanic leaders in early childhood are breaking barriers: shaping policy, shifting culture and ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected in the people who care for and teach them: https://bit.ly/4nm1RNA

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 10d

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week! This year’s theme, “Building Community: Supporting Mental Well-being Together,” underscores the power of connections to strengthen mental health support. Check out the National Alliance for Mental Health for resources. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 12d

Last week we bid farewell to Carson Peters, who completed her time in our lab. Her contributions to Rose the Chatbot and her dedication to the team made a lasting impact. We’re so grateful for all her hard work and wish her the very best in her next chapter!

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 13d

Please welcome Madelyn Kinney! Madelyn is a second-year student at the University of Maryland. She is currently an ambassador for the Public Health practice major. Welcome to the Community THRIVES lab! #communitythriveslab #publichealth

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 17d

October is #DomesticViolencePreventionMonth. Learn more about the work Dr Elizabeth
Aparicio and the #THRIVESLab are doing to prevent violence. Make sure to follow the #ThrivesLab so you know when the next annual intimate partner violence symposium will be held! calendar.umd.edu/family-and-i...

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 18d

Kendyl Oliver of the #CommunityThrivesLab presented to a full house at the UMD Advising Conference, on the importances of thinking about the needs of Undergraduate Student Parents! To learn more visit sph.umd.edu/research-imp... #studentparents #parents #undergranduates

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 24d

🚨Resource Alert🚨Newly released tools curated by #UMDPreventionResearchCenter Such a breadth and depth of resources and tools for LGBTQ+ communities

UMD-PRC Tools and Guides | University of Maryland | School of Public Health

Don't miss our newly released tools!

sph.umd.edu

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 24d

Check out our video from the Emerging Adults Resource Summit #CASAPG #PrinceGeorge'sCountyCommunityCollege
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Supporting Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

YouTube video by PGCTV

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 26d

✨Community Partner Shoutout✨ Excited to share our collaboration with CASA of Prince George’s County for the Emerging Adults Resource Summit this past month. Check out this article to learn more #CASAPG #PrinceGeorge'sCountyCommunityCollege

CASA Hosts First-Ever Emerging Adults Resource Summit

On Aug. 22, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George’s County and the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health Community Thrives Lab co-hosted the first-ever Emerging Adults Resou...

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 27d

Our authorship teams includes #Dr.ChannellDoig #Dr.MichelleJasczynski #DanielleR.Phillips #Dr.JenniferL.Robinson #FadumaAden #Dr.MaishaHuq #KaitlynLee #Dr.GaryJones #ChloeBernardi @drlizaparicio.bsky.social

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · 27d

Today is #NationalFamilyDay, which we honor healthy, safe, and diverse families in the work we do at the Community THRIVES Lab. We wanted to highlight our work focused on supporting young mothers with substance use in preventing child maltreatment #publichealthprevention

Infographic focused on the experiences of child welfare social workers in addressing substance use among maltreated young mothers to prevent child maltreatment

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Jul 30

We are happy to share that we are hosting with our community partner CASA - the Emerging Adults Resource Summit: Identifying Gaps, Building Solutions for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care. Please see flyer for details. Hope to see you all there! #summit #fosteryouth #emergingadults

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Jun 10

Help shape Rosie, a new parenting chatbot made for our community.
We're hosting Zoom focus groups to learn about your experiences and get your feedback. Your insights will help us build an app that truly supports LGBTQ+ parents of color.
Interested? Learn more or sign up here: go.umd.edu/rosiedg

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Jun 5

We had a great time at the Society for Prevention Research 2025 🙌🏽 Thank you for stopping by and learning about our work #research #SPR2025 #conference

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Jun 2

Dear colleagues, please join us today in the 2025 NINR Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp. We will be talking about our engagement strategies in the Rosie the Chatbot study 🎉 #research #artificialintelligence #engagement #strategies

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · May 29

We are happy to share that we will be attending and presenting at the Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting 2025. Please join us to learn more about our work #spr2025 #conference #research

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · May 7

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Check out this new article about Navigating college life as a Student. An exciting collaborative effort from members of the Community Thrives Lab and Montclair University! #HealthyTeen #MontclairStateUniversity #UMD #SPH

Navigating College Life as a Student Parent: Insights and Recommendations - Healthy Teen Network

A new study explores the unique challenges that student parents face—with recommendations on how schools can better support them.

www.healthyteennetwork.org

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · May 2

We had so much fun at Maryland Day in sharing about our lab’s work, our team’s efforts, and upcoming ways to engage #marylandday #publichealth #research 🐢🖤❤️

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · May 1

Excited to share that we hosted a Family and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Symposium this past week. This forum focused on innovations in practice, research, and policy aimed at disrupting systems of violence. We also centered community and trauma-informed practice in every aspect.

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Apr 29

Infographic Alert 🚨Transformative and impactful work is happening at the Community THRIVES Lab. Check out our infographic to learn more

Infographic about Community THRIVES Lab including who we are, what we do, our current projects- Rosie the Chatbot, Student Parent Project, Fostering Healthy Relationships, and Educational Intiatives for our Campus Community, our impact and ways to engage

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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction @vrcinfo.bsky.social · Apr 28

The VRC was proud to co-sponsor the Family and Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Symposium, hosted by @communitythrives.bsky.social — a powerful day of dialogue, learning, and collaboration.

We were honored to join the fight in preventing violence and supporting survivors.

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Apr 23

Come visit the Community THRIVES Lab at Maryland Day 2025, on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 am to 4 pm! We’re excited to share our ongoing projects and introduce you to Rosie, our very own chatbot experience. See you there! @univofmaryland.bsky.social #marylandday2025 #rosiethechatbot #UMD #SPH

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CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Apr 22

The Community Thrives Lab is conducting a Spanish Pilot Study and we’re looking for participants who are pregnant or new moms, 14 years or older, and speak Spanish!

If you’re interested in joining the study, please scan the QR code below. #pregnantmoms #pilotstudy #maternalhealth #latinxhealth

CommunityTHRIVES Lab @ UMD SPH @communitythrives.bsky.social · Apr 21

REMINDER: Our Lab is excited to host a FREE symposium on preventing family and intimate partner violence this Friday, April 25th. We can’t wait for you to join us. See you there! #SAAM #symposium #UMD #SPH #intimatepartnerviolence

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