Families06/2023 Father’s Feelings Newsletter- Paternal Health Training & Other Exciting New Updates
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06/2023 Father’s Feelings Newsletter- Paternal Health Training & Other Exciting New Updates

About Our Newsletters

June is Fatherhood & Men’s Health Month! Each month the Institute of Family and Community Impact an OhioGuidestone initiative releases research Newsletters to explore our innovations closely. We want to communicate our projects, innovations, and other happenings while strengthening our relationship with the community in an accessible manner. Read the Father’s Feelings Newsletter- Paternal Health Training that closely explores our Father’s Feelings program and it’s importance in our communities.

About Our Father’s Feelings Newsletter- Paternal Health Training Release

Father’s Feelings seeks to transform society’s approach to paternal health by combining several IFCI innovations like our Yates paternal perinatal depression screening response and protocol and Joyful Together, our evidence-based practice that uses joy to infuse everyday moments. If dads’ feelings are validated, we are another step closer to whole-family thriving and vitality!

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Sneak-Peek Inside the Father’s Feelings June Newsletter

  • Father’s Feelings Program Updates
  • Father’s Feelings is now being implemented in home visiting- learn about paternal health training opportunities!
  • June Reading Corner: In this release we introduce you to our Impact Corner article on Fathers’ unique play style and it’s importance for their kids’ development!
  • Community Resources: Remember we work with the communities we serve! In each Newsletter release you will find some resources that might be of help to you or someone you know!

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Former Research Analyst at OhioGuidestone IFCI | + posts

Payten Kleinhenz B.S., CDCA is a Behavioral Health Specialist IV at OhioGuidestone. As a former Research Analyst at the Institute of Family and Community Impact, she helped lead applied clinical science & research communications. She authored department written content such as newsletters and reports, social media posts, and articles by prioritizing evidence-based, research-backed writing and reader accessibility. She also managed research data through data collection, entry and storage. Payten graduated with a B.S. in Sociology from Western Carolina University in May 2022. Her sociological background drives her passion for dismantling systemic and structural barriers. Payten’s primary research and professional areas of interests include substance use disorders, and family/social ties in the context of power relations and structures.