Latinx Therapy

Kim Guerra on Becoming a Revolution: "¡Soy una pinche lesbiana!" Oct 17, 2024 30:48 Today we learn about Kim Guerra, a therapist, poet, advocate and author. Kim shares her experiences growing up in a religious family, navigating beliefs and gender normative expectations, and how she found her own path towards self-acceptance and liberation. She discusses the importance of unlearning shame and embracing one's queerness, as well as the role of allies in supporting and advo

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez: Her Story on Religion and Sexual Liberation Sep 29, 2024 34:49 This episode touches on Prisca's religious upbringing, the shame of leaving the church, her journey of sexual liberation, estragement with her family, and learning about her mental health experience of writing TÍAS AND PRIMAS: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us, her newest book. About Prisca: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a leading Latine activist with roots from Nicaragua, a writer,

Injustices Against Palestine Aug 22, 2024 32:07 This episode starts with a disclaimer warning due to strong and violent language used. Our guest is Susan Abdel-Haq, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Palestinian woman who shares with us her and her family's experience as Palestinians living in America, and their history. The purpose of today's segment is to share information about misinformation over the Palestinian community and rais

What is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MD May 28, 2024 29:41 Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression that exists within the medical field. Dr. Velez answ

Colaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy May 7, 2024 15:30 En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamiento por primera ves. Nuestras invitadas: Karla Card

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI) Apr 16, 2024 23:15 In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting https://psi.societyconference.com/v2/ Learn mor

Una historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental Apr 2, 2024 27:55 Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnosticada con EM en la infancia y el diagnóstico de salud

A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health Mar 26, 2024 27:31 Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medi

The Mental Health of Pre-Licensed Therapists Mar 18, 2024 36:00 In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experienc

Season 5 Trailer: The Comeback Sep 11, 2023 41:01 Trigger warning: Medical Trauma The re-launch of the Latinx Therapy podcast comes after very difficult past few years. In this trailer, I share about the dyfunctional family dynamics I was experiencing, my experience with my mother's illness, about the day she passed away and how it has impacted me. I will hold a Q&A via our Instagram stories, and via our YouTube channel since the podcast will be

Terapia de sueños con Terapeuta Claudia Barfoot Apr 19, 2022 16:42 En este episodio hablamos con Claudia Barfoot, consejera licenciada de salud mental. Conversamos sobre qué es la terapia de trabajo de sueño. Claudia nos explica cómo es que alguien puede especializarse en este tipo de terapia, que se puede esperar un cliente al recibir esta terapia y nos da ejemplos de algunos sueños comunes y su percepción de cuando uno sueña con una casa y más. Para obtener má

Dream Work in Therapy Apr 5, 2022 27:09 In this episode we speak with Claudia Barfoot who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Colorado. We discuss what Dream Work Therapy is, how to become a therapist specializing in Dream Work, what clients can expect in this type of therapy, and Claudia provides an interesting viewpoint of dreams we may commonly experience. Follow our guest, Claudia on Instagram: @thelandofpossible!

Apoyando los jóvenes sobrevivientes del abuso sexual Mar 28, 2022 22:11 En este episodio hablamos con la terapeuta Colombiana Americana Amanda Serrano, LCSW (trabajadora social titulada en ambiente clínico) de North Carolina y directora ejecutiva de Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda define el abuso sexual, el impacto en la salud mental, factores de riesgo, el conflicto en las familias Latinx después de una revelación, y cierra la conversación con un mensaje de consejo par

Supporting Youth Sexual Abuse Survivors Mar 22, 2022 28:19 In this episode we speak with Colombian American therapist Amanda Serrano, LCSW from North Carolina and CEO of Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda defines sexual abuse, the mental health effects of survivors, risk factors, the struggles in Latinx families after a disclosure, and she closes with guidance to survivores. Follow our guest, Amanda, on Instagram: @sunriseamanecerservices! Check out her inform

Recuperando del Duelo Aug 20, 2021 16:16 En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Paulina Isabel Almarosa , LCSW de Los Angeles, California, y la fundadora de Latinx Grief- una comunidad digital para personas que están recuperando de una perdida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional del duelo, cómo se define, los efectos que tiene sobre la mente, el cuerpo y el espirito, la mejor manera de apoyar a algu

Grief and Loss in the Latinx Community May 22, 2021 22:16 In this episode we speak with Paulina Isabel Almarosa who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Latinx Grief. We discuss what grief and grieving is, how grief causes changes within us, how to help a loved one grieving and resources for those grieving. Follow our guest, Paulina Isabel Almarosa, LCSW on Instagram: @latinxgrief & stay tuned for her to launch her private practice! If yo

Season 4 Trailer! Apr 29, 2021 08:51 Welcome to Season 4! We made it fam! In this trailer, founder of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre gives insight as to how season 4 will be structured and updates you all on some life changes. If you are new to Latinx Therapy, feel free to catch up on other episodes that catch your eye & we recommend sharing a Spanish episode with a family member, too. Use #latinxtherapy on social media to r

Break the Stigma with Founder of Consent Parenting! Feb 9, 2021 29:13 Trigger Warning- In this episode we discuss sexual abuse & there is a mention of porn. In this special Break the Stigma episode, and final segment of Season 3, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting. We learn about digital safety and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your

Salud Mental de los Jóvenes Inmigrantes Jan 29, 2021 25:37 En este segmento, tenemos una discusión con Stephanie Del Chiaro, terapeuta licenciada de matrimonio y familia, y también la fundadora de su consultorio en San Francisco, CA. Hablamos sobre las implicaciones emocionales del estatus migratorio, familia, educación, e intervenciones que ayudarán a los jóvenes inmigrantes en terapia. Información sobre nuestra invitada, Stephanie: Instagram: @sdc_ther

Immigrant Youth's Mental Health Jan 21, 2021 29:32 In this episode we speak with Stephanie Del Chiaro who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of her private practice in San Francisco, CA. We discuss the mental health implications of immigration status, family, school issues, and interventions that are helpful for immigrant youth in therapy. Information about Our Guest: Stephanie Del Chiaro: Instagram:@sdc_therapy Check out her

The Side Effects of Specializing in Trauma While Parenting Dec 16, 2020 31:08 In this episode we speak with Susana Marquez founder of Wellness Para La Mama and Marriage and Family Therapist in Long Beach, CA. We discuss what it's like being a therapist that specializes in trauma, the mental health impact, boundaries needed with ourselves and our family, and how to remain balanced. We also briefly discuss how to become a trauma therapist. Follow Susana on Instagram: @wellnes

Salud Mental para Padres Nov 16, 2020 18:03 En este episodio, tenemos una discusión introductoria sobre la salud mental de los padres con un enfoque en los padres maternos. Discutimos qué factores deben considerar los padres para su salud mental, los factores de riesgo para los padres latinos, como el estado migratorio o la aculturación, qué hacer si un padre necesita apoyo. Además, discutimos el cambio de mentalidad generacional en lo que

¿Qué es la terapia de juego? Sep 23, 2020 12:59 La terapia de juego se basa en el uso del juego como elemento de comunicación. Esta terapia puede llegar a exteriorizar las emociones y experiencias de manera simbólica, para niñxs entre las edades de 3 a 12. Andrea Vargas es una consejera de salud mental, con licencia en Florida, con certificaciones en Play Therapy, FirstPlay y con capacitación en desensibilización y reprocesamiento de movimiento

What is Play Therapy? Sep 16, 2020 22:59 Play Therapy is a specialized psychotherapy approach for working with children and helping them process their feelings using toys & games. Andrea Vargas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, EMDR trained and a Certified FirstPlay Practitioner. She is also the South Chapter Chair for The Florida Association for Play Therapy. Her practice is located in Weston

Parents' Mental Health May 5, 2020 19:32 In this episode, we have an introductory discussion on parents' mental health with a focus on maternal parents. We discuss what factors parents have to consider for their mental health, risk factors for Latinx parents such as immigration status or acculturation, what to do if a parent is in need of support, and we discuss the generational mindset shift when it comes to mental health and getting tr

Lucia Rios: Her Story with Postpartum Depression May 4, 2020 34:20 Trigger Warning: Postpartum Depression Lucia Rios is a mom of two and the founder of Twisted Cotton Candy and Churro Service – gourmet catering services with a unique Latinx twist! She offers custom carts at events and cotton candy walls. Entrepreneurship came into her life as a means to a need after being diagnosed with postpartum depression. In this episode, we discuss Lucia's experience with p

El Abuso Sexual en Jóvenes Apr 25, 2020 19:28 Advertencia: La información compartida en este segmento es sobre el abuso sexual. De todas las víctimas menores de 18 años, 2 de cada 3 tienen entre 12 a 17 años. Una en cada 9 niñas y uno en cada 53 niños son victimas de abuso a mano de adultos. 93% de los agresores es alguien quien el victima conoce. Nuestra invitada de este segmento es Dra. Lydiana García. Ella es una psicóloga de Puerto Rico q

Sexual Abuse in Teens Feb 12, 2020 26:58 Trigger Warning: The information shared here may be found triggering for individuals who have personally experienced sexual abuse or assault at any point of their lives. Please prioritize your inner needs, take breaks from the episode if you choose to listen. Of all victims under age 18, 2 out of 3 are within the ages of 12 and 17. One in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sex

Abuso de Alcohol en la Cultura Feb 11, 2020 26:37 En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Genesis Games, LMHC de Miami, Florida. Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional con el abuso de alcohol, cómo se define el abuso de alcohol, los efectos que tiene sobre el individuo y la familia, los mitos detrás de esto en nuestra cultura, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien con este problema y comparte recursos para los miembr

Substance Abuse in the Latinx Community Jan 30, 2020 42:54 In this episode on substance abuse, we welcome Genesis Games, LMHC from Miami, Florida. She sheds light on her knowledge with alcohol abuse, how alcohol abuse is defined, the effects it has on the individual and the family, the myths behind it in our culture & the best way to support someone with this issue. Follow Genesis on Instagram: @themiamitherapist & check out her practice at: www.TheMiamiT

Season 3: Children's Mental Health Jan 16, 2020 10:59 Season 3 will be dedicated to Children's Mental Health topics. Please note that I recorded many of these interviews in 2018 but just was not been able to edit and release them due to many schedule changes I had in my life in 2019. The reason why I had thought of having a whole season on children mental health is truly because there's a child in all of us, so even if you are not a parent or caregiv

La Cultura & Codependency Jan 8, 2020 01:18:47 What is codependency for you? The following therapists use personal examples but also examples they use in the therapy setting. We define codependency, discuss cultural signs that may indicate we are codependent, overcoming codependency & more. Our speakers were: Luis Cornejo, LMFT @psychosocial_media https://psychosocial.media/ Stefany Fuentes, LMFT @vidacounselingandconsulting http://stefanydfu

When God And Therapy Are Both Okay Jun 4, 2019 40:04 Yanira Peña, LMFT from Tustin, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people who attended our 1 year celebration in Los Angeles. This episode discusses the separation of religion, therapy and mental health. We review common misconceptions through her experience of being raised Catholic and now practicing Christianity. Yanira dis

¿Y EL NOVIO? Jun 4, 2019 30:09 Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT, LPCC from Sherman Oaks, CA is one of our two season closers. We recorded this special episode on May 18th, 2019 LIVE in front of 70 people who attended our 1 year celebration in Los Angeles. This episode discusses the personal impact of being asked "¿y el novio?" but also how to empower yourself to remove the frustration that stems from this question. Zeahlot uses both her pro

Break the Stigma with Dior Vargas May 7, 2019 29:09 Welcome to our last break the stigma segment of this season! This special episode on Mental Health Awareness month concludes Season 2 and we will begin Season 3 with Children's Mental Health next week! Today's guest is Dior Vargas - a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist living in New York City. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisib

La Ansiedad Cuando Limpiamos Mar 19, 2019 20:31 Hoy hablamos de un importante valor cultural, la limpieza. Es posible que no se ha realizado, pero la forma en que se nos enseña a limpiar y la razón por la que hacemos la limpieza tiene implicaciones para la salud mental que pasan inadvertidamente porque se realizan de forma automática y / o diaria. Para muchas personas en nuestra comunidad, la limpieza es uno de los elementos que nos da estatus,

The Shame & Anxiety Behind Cleaning Mar 13, 2019 28:19 Today we discuss an important cultural value, cleaning. It may not be realized but the manner in which we are taught to clean and why we clean has mental health implications that go unnoticed because it's done on an automatic and/or daily basis. For a lot of people in our community, cleaning is one of the elements that gives us status, or perhaps one of the things that we truly have control over.

Break the Stigma with Carmen & Lupe Andrade, Advocates & Siamese Twins Jan 29, 2019 17:53 Welcome to our first Break the Stigma segment of 2019! Today our special guests are Carmen and Lupe Andrade, 18 year old Latinas attending Northwestern Connecticut Community College. Carmen and Lupe are congenital twins from Veracruz, MX who moved to the US when they were 2 years old. Today we talk about their views of mental health & they share a personal important factor when seeking a therapist

Nalgona Positivity Pride Talks Body Positivity & Disordered Eating Jan 16, 2019 27:23 Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Topic We are back from a mid-season break! Expect episodes weekly going forward! Today's guest is Gloria Lucas, founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride! We talk today about what Nalgona Positivity Pride is, why it started, disordered eating, the diet culture, what body positivity means, historical trauma with disordered eating, the history of native foods along with

BONUS- Details of the new website! Nov 14, 2018 10:48 The website is LIVE. You can find it on www.latinxtherapy.com! This website is fully bilingual and you'll be able to find the newest directory of Latinx Therapists and Psychologists. We are still undergoing sign ups so please be patient with us. In this directory there are very culture specific realities that you can choose from such as English Speaking Anxiety, Farmworkers, Immigration, Accultura

My Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 2 Nov 14, 2018 27:35 Welcome back to My Teen Pregnancy Story Part 2! Did you all know that Less than 2% of teen moms earn a college degree by age 30? Roughly 229,715 teens between 15 and 19 became pregnant in 2015. Latinas have the highest teen-pregnancy rate of any group. The birth rate (per 1,000 girls) for white teens in California is nine, compared to a rate of 29 for Latina teens. As I mentioned though, the rates

My Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 1 Nov 6, 2018 28:16 Teen pregnancy is defined by someone who has a child between the ages of 13-19. About 750,000 teens get pregnant each year, mostly between the ages 17 to 19 (Kost, et al., 2010). While Latinxs currently have the highest teen birth rates, they have also had a dramatic recent decline in rates. Since 2007, the teen birth rate has declined by 58% for Latinx, compared with declines of 53% for African

Break the Stigma with Noemi Gonzalez Oct 30, 2018 44:37 Welcome to the second break the stigma episode of this season! Today we talk with an actress and mental health advocate, Noemi Gonzalez. Noemí Gonzalez is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico and a first-generation actress from within her family. Noemi is best known in her standout role as "Soli Gomez" in the hit series East Los High on Hulu. You might have also seen her in films such as Paran

Una Experiencia AfroLatinx Oct 23, 2018 28:34 En este segmento, hablamos de lo que se significa ser AfroLatinx, ejemplos de discriminación y micro-agresiones, y los varios efectos de la salud mental con este tema. Ser AfroLatinx significa ser negro/a o de afrodescendientes, y de un país de Latino América. Para otros, se significa ser uno de los países AfroLatinx como República Dominicana, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba, Haití, Puerto Rico, o Gua

An AfroLatinx Experience Oct 16, 2018 34:39 My guest today for episode 7 is Jersey Garcia. In this episode, she talks to us about her realities of identifying as AfroLatinx, and looking more of African descent than Latinx, a struggle often society is too afraid to bring up, but is much too common. There is a saying "no soy de aqui, ni soy de alla" that refers to: I'm neither from here, nor there. She opens up about the discrimination she h

Children of Business Owners Oct 2, 2018 53:05 Today, I discuss how it is to grow up in businesses from a very young age with two individuals from different backgrounds, and who are also not mental health professionals. I speak with Pamela Barba from Georgia, an Ecuadorian native with a florist family business, and Zaira Gomez from Pennsylvania, whose parents are from Mexico own a pizza restaurant. Collaboratively, we share our personal experi

Break the Stigma: Vivian Nuñez - Too Damn Young Sep 25, 2018 26:02 This is the first season's Break the Stigma segment! Today will be hearing Vivian's story with grief and loss. We talk about her losing her mom in elementary school, and later as a very young adult she lost someone that was like a mother to her, Vivian's grandmother. She shares how she adjusted and her journey with therapy. Vivian Nuñez is a writer and founder of Too Damn Young, a community and r

El Machismo y Saliendo del Clóset Sep 18, 2018 23:18 ¡Bienvenido al episodio número 4! Este tema se ha solicitado desde que comenzó el podcast, así que me alegro de que se haya ofrecido Renato Pérez a tener esta conversación. Habrá muchos más temas relacionados con la comunidad LGBTQIA+ en otros episodios y futuras temporadas. El machismo y el identificarse como LGBTQ es un tema importante porque en nuestra cultura, el machismo forma parte de la ra

Coming Out of the Closet in a Machismo Dominated Culture Sep 11, 2018 26:11 Welcome to episode 3! This topic has been requested since the podcast started, so I am glad Renato Perez joined me in on this conversation. There will be many more topics related to LGBTQIA+ in the episodes and seasons to come. Machismo and identifying as LGBTQ is an important topic because in our culture, machismo is part of the root of homophobia. Machismo is a traditional and toxic type of ma

Season 2 Opener! Sep 11, 2018 09:11 Welcome back everyone! So many things have been going on during the last two months. It was highly requested to record the When La Chancla Crosses the Line episode into Spanish, so we did! Let us know your feedback! Here is the link to the survey if you are interested in hearing a specific topic: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/6RLHXQ2 In honor of Latino Heritage Month I will be hosting an online

Cuando La Chancla Cruza La Línea Sep 4, 2018 48:20 ¡Bienvenidos a la segunda temporada! Hoy visitamos a nuestro primer segmento, pero en español. La chancla es un símbolo de disciplina corporal muy reconocido en la cultura Latina. La chancla también puede incluir cordones, cables, cinturones, ganchos, o cualquier elemento que pueda usarse para infligir dolor físico como castigo. Es una palabra que puede provoca recuerdos traumáticos y también se r

Cuando Necesitas Un Hijo que Traduzca En Inglés Jun 14, 2018 27:21 En este segmento, platique con Lisette Sanchez sobre los efectos psicológicos e emocionales de padres e hijos cuando se utiliza el valor cultural de traducir por necesidad, como la tendencia de querer complacer a los padres pero también la frustración y vergüenza de los padres. Exploramos cómo apoyar a los jóvenes traductores y también a los padres, al igual que discutir las configuraciones apropi

When You're the English Translator for Your Family Jun 12, 2018 34:23 Did you carry the role of translating for your parents? The academic term for a child translating for a parent is "language brokering" so you will hear us refer to that in this segment. We also mentioned that children take on a "parentified" role, meaning where a child takes the role and responsibilities of an adult. In this segment, I talked with Lisette Sanchez, about the psychological and emoti

Un diálogo honesto sobre el SEXO Jun 7, 2018 27:49 El sexo es para el matrimonio, entre un hombre y una mujer, o detrás de puertas. Pensémoslo de nuevo! Bienvenidxs a la sesión 14! Estoy muy emocionada por el capitulo de hoy porque es un tema que contiene mucho estigma de vergüenza y hoy empezaremos a quebrar ese estigma. La Dra. Janet Brito, localizada en Hawaii, nos habla sobre las nociones psicológicas que nos han inculcado desde hace generacio

Sneak Peek into a Forbidden Topic: Sex Jun 5, 2018 34:32 Sex is: for marriage, between a man and a woman, or behind closed doors. Think again! Welcome to sesion #14! I am really excited about today's episode because this topic is one that has heavy shame woven into it, and today, we start to break this stigma down. Dr. Janet Brito, located in Hawaii, talks to us about the psychological notions that have been instills in us from generations ago. We tal

Alimentos al Rescate Para La Salud Mental May 31, 2018 40:56 Jacquie Marquez hablo de lo que es importante consumir para que uno no tenga cambios de humor fuerte, técnicas que uno puede usar con niños que son difíciles para comer "picky", habla de la importancia de la alimentación en los niños, y de los alimentos en frutas y vegetables específicos. Habla de cuales suplemento nos beneficia para no tener muchos cambios de humor, y también nos explica que alim

Break the Stigma: Self-Forgiveness Conquers All May 29, 2018 42:26 Listen to our second Break the Stigma guest, Pam Covarrubias, as she discloses about her journey towards forgiveness with various experiences, including abandonment from her father, a toxic relationship with an ex, her mentality after the break-up from this toxic relationship and sexual assault. She gives her perception on reporting her sexual assault experience. In this segment, Pam also dives in

Maldita Depresión May 24, 2018 25:32 ¡Bienvenidos a la sesión número 11! Hoy hablé con Cecilia Racine, trabajadora social con licencia clínica de la ciudad de Fairfax en el estado de Virginia, localizada en la área de Washington, D.C. Ella compartió su experiencia y sabiduría sobre las diversas formas de cómo se manifiesta la depresión dentro de nuestra cultura. Hablamos sobre lo que es la depresión clínica, los síntomas comunes, la

Viviendo con Ansiedad May 17, 2018 20:01 "Más de 21% de adultos estadounidenses de entre los 18 y 64 anos tendrán un trastorno de ansiedad que pueda diagnosticarse en un ano dado, según Mental Health America. Este porcentaje representa 42.5 millones de personas." Bienvenidos a sesión 8. Hoy mi invitada es Yesenia Reta, trabajadora social clínica de Bradenton, Florida. Hoy Yesenia y yo combínanos nuestras especialidades de ansiedad y cola

Anxiety 101 May 15, 2018 32:38 "According to Mental Health America, over 21% of American adults between the ages of 18 and 64 will have a diagnosable anxiety disorder in a given year, that number represents 42.5 million people". Welcome to sesión 8, where Yesenia Reta, LCSW, and I bring our anxiety specialties into one interview for you. We define what anxiety is, go over different type of anxieties, review anxiety in our cultu

La Vergüenza A.K.A. Shame May 8, 2018 34:04 Today we meet Zeahlot Lopez, LMFT. In this bilingual sesión, we talk about the intention of shame, intergenerational shame, shame in speaking Spanish, where this stems from and how you can work on shame, if you are not ready to enter into therapy. Most importantly, Zeahlot talks to us about her unique perspective of using shame as a strength and provides us with various tools. Zeahlot Lopez is a L

Técnicas Para Encontrar La Felicidad May 3, 2018 24:02 Hoy hablamos con Andrea Minski de sus secretos para encontrar la felicidad. Ella comparte con nosotros varias técnicas, incluyendo un ejercicio de Brasil, Capoeira. Este ejercicio incluye una combinación de música, baile, defensa personal y cultura. Ella trae su energía y alegría en este segmento y nos enseña sus técnicas para tratar con los niños para que uno aprenda la paciencia. Compartió cómo

When Drugs & Alcohol Are Involved May 1, 2018 46:01 In this sesión with Bianca Rodriguez, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, we talk about drugs and alcohol. We discuss what it means to be addicted and have a substance use disorder, substances that make someone addicted, we review cultural habits that weigh in, how to set boundaries and ways to talk to someone struggling with these realities. Did you know that about 9.5 percent of Latinos wil

Break the Stigma: From Self-Mutilator to Warrior Apr 24, 2018 38:24 Transcript Nancy Salas, born in Nayarit, Mexico struggled with mental health realities after a family secret was disclosed to her. This secret shattered her life and spiraled her world into self-destruction. Nancy Salas had an epiphany after the birth of her daughter at the age of 16 years old that changed her perspective of the world. We talk about the psychological perspectives that helped her b

Bipolar Disorder: It's Not What You Think Apr 17, 2018 32:45 In sesión 3, Peruvian Elena Apaza, Board Certified Nurse Practitioner explores with me what Bipolar Disorder truly is and what it is not. She dives into the symptoms from the two different types of Bipolar Disorder, problems with diagnosing Bipolar Disorder, how this diagnosis is seen in our Latinx culture and what people in our community do when they do not get treatment. We also answer your ques

When La Chancla Crosses the Line Apr 17, 2018 01:04:02 La chancla, which refers to a flip flop in Spanish, is a cultural discipline style that has evolved to be very symbolic. La chancla can also refer cords, cables, the belt, hangers, any item that can be used to inflict pain as a punishment. Often, it is also a trigger word and is a form of child abuse. In this special 1-hour sesión, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Maritza Plascencia shares

Introduction to Latinx Therapy Apr 13, 2018 09:05 Latinx Therapy is a bilingual weekly podcast that discusses mental health from a cultural and psychological perspective. Join Adriana Alejandre interview professionals that support and specialize in mental health related topics to give a sneak peek of what goes on psychologically and to give professional knowledge about myths carried on in our culture from generations ago. Each episode will be re

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