Skyway Behavioral Health

As Eating Disorder Awareness Week wrapped up, we wanted to highlight a crucial perspective that often gets overlooked in mainstream conversations about recovery. Eating disorders don’t have a singular look, experience, or recovery journey—and yet, so many people are left out of the narrative. We’re grateful for the voices pushing for real change in this field, including Anna Nokes, LCSW, who shared these powerful words about the intersection of eating disorder recovery, fat liberation, and systemic barriers to care. At Skyway, we believe in a world where all bodies—regardless of size, race, gender identity, or ability—deserve respect, care, and access to treatment. #EatingDisorderAwareness #AllBodiesDeserveCare #FatLiberation #EDAW

Our friends at Authentically You Eating Disorder Counseling has restarted their self-care for eating disorders group, and we think you should know about it!

Allow Wellness is a strong community resource for our clients, and their EDAW posts show just how valuable their team and knowledge are! We hope you’ll click through their shares and maybe you’ll find something that sticks with you.

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), we are highlighting a community partner we know and trust: Nutrition Braved, LLC! We especially love this post debunking myths about eating disorders. Visit their page for even more valuable insight…

The Skyway team has crafted an intentional week of activities and themes that encourage empowerment through authentic choices. Stay tuned for highlights of our staff embracing each moment and spreading awareness from now until March 2!

This week, let's hear it for a powerhouse couple of pioneers who became intregral contributors to not only the field of psychology but also to the Civil Rights movement. Mamie and Kenneth Clark were the first Black Americans to receive doctoral degrees in Psychology from Columbia University. Not stopping there, Kenneth Clark continued along a successful trajectory receiving tenure at the City College of New York and becoming the first Black American appointed both as the President of the American Psychological Association (APA) and to the New York State Board of Regents. The Clarks opened their own agency in 1946, supporting families in Harlem, and eventually serving as expert witnesses in key school desegregation cases during the Civil Rights movement (Brown vs. Board of Education being one of them). Both psychologists left behind an immeasurable impact on the futures of so many Black Americans and psychologists. We are proud to feature just a snippet of all they contributed to society.

We had a great time with our friends at the Chicago DBT Institute?!

Congratulations to our Skyway Sweets winners! These team members have gone above and beyond, and others have noticed. Whether it’s taking exceptional care of their clients, supporting a teammate, or demonstrating outstanding leadership skills, they're shining bright in all they do. Second, a HUGE shout out to Dobocan Simona for earning the 2024 Golden Acorn Award! Simona was voted by the Skyway staff for demonstrating the highest quality and client-centered care every day over the last year. Thank you, Simona, for all you do each day. Your admirable efforts make us all better! Skyway Sweets Winners: Yaffa Kagan, Jenna Csont, Matt Leyva, Rose (Cara) Lewis, Lauren Parente, LCSW, CADC, William White, Katie Weaver, LPC, and Deanne Hoaglund. Not Pictured: Kate Hoffman, LCPC, CRSS and Adrianne Kenny

Introducing: Herman George Canady, PhD. He's the first figure in a series of Black Pioneers in Mental Health that we're highlighting each week in February. Dr. Canady was the first psychologist to examine and publish how the race of the test administrator influences IQ testing bias through his masters's thesis titled: The Effects of Rapport on the IQ: A Study in Racial Psychology. This thesis encouraged the examination and subsequent altering of testing environments to produce more realistic and reliable outcomes. Dr. Canady paved the way for future Black psychologists thanks to his lifelong efforts for inclusion and equity. His roles at universities and in the creation of oversight boards and committees led to the implementation of training and research standards we observe today. Thank you to Dr. Canady for his unwavering efforts to calling-in institutions to do and be better for ALL students and professionals. Our field is in great debt to his work. Herman George Canady, PhD: 1901-1970

Welcome to the team, Laura McKeown! We're excited to have you :)