 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 referred to a "sesión" (a "session" in Spanish). In this introductory sesión, you will learn more about your host and what to expect on the podcast. We will release episodes on Tuesdays and the following are the various kinds of sesiónes we will be offering: QUESTION &amp; ANSWER Segments will be part of all episodes. Record your message on the recorder found on the website to have your question aired and/or answered. Leave your name and state if you would like for your question to air! BREAK THE STIGMA Guest segments will feature individuals who have overcome challenges, demystified stereotypes and created a different path, in hopes of empowering listeners and bringing awareness to mental health and the Latinx culture. These segments are more so stories of strength. #BreakTheStigma episodes will air at the end of the month.   BONUS sesiónes will be in Spanish. There is no set schedule as to when they would air but they will come out in addition to our regularly scheduled episodes, so stay tuned on our social media! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @LatinxTherapy, and Facebook will be "Latinx Therapy" and "Counseling and Trauma Therapy." Use #latinxtherapy on social media to refer to the podcast!  For more information and bilingual resources, visit latinxtherapy.com

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 referred to a "sesión" (a "session" in Spanish). In this introductory sesión, you will learn more about your host and what to expect on the podcast. We will release episodes on Tuesdays and the following are the various kinds of sesiónes we will be offering: QUESTION &amp; ANSWER Segments will be part of all episodes. Record your message on the <a href="https://www.counselingandtraumatherapy.com/latinxtherapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recorder</a> found on the website to have your question aired and/or answered. Leave your name and state if you would like for your question to air! BREAK THE STIGMA Guest segments will feature individuals who have overcome challenges, demystified stereotypes and created a different path, in hopes of empowering listeners and bringing awareness to mental health and the Latinx culture. These segments are more so stories of strength. #BreakTheStigma episodes will air at the end of the month.  BONUS sesiónes will be in Spanish. There is no set schedule as to when they would air but they will come out in addition to our regularly scheduled episodes, so stay tuned on our social media! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @LatinxTherapy, and Facebook will be "Latinx Therapy" and "Counseling and Trauma Therapy." Use #latinxtherapy on social media to refer to the podcast!  For more information and bilingual resources, visit <a href="latinxtherapy.live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latinxtherapy.com</a>

Introduction to Latinx Therapy

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 questions and provide you all with language to use with someone who has disclosed this diagnosis to you.   Elena Apaza graduated from Regis College in Boston. She is an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Practitioner currently in Massachusetts. She works in an outpatient mental health community center and a crisis stabilization unit. She specializes in mood disorders but treats many different psychiatric conditions.   Resources:  Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org International Bipolar Foundation: www.ibpf.org/  NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness): https://www.nami.org/  Recursos En Español:  NAMI:  https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Diverse-Communities/Latino-Mental-Health/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina Línea de ayuda: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (English, too) Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/trastorno-bipolar-lo-que-usted-necesita-saber  Let me know what you thought about today’s episode! If you have any questions for myself or Elena, contact me on my social media pages or through email at latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com FB: Official Latinx Therapy IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy

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 questions and provide you all with language to use with someone who has disclosed this diagnosis to you.   Elena Apaza graduated from Regis College in Boston. She is an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Practitioner currently in Massachusetts. She works in an outpatient mental health community center and a crisis stabilization unit. She specializes in mood disorders but treats many different psychiatric conditions.   Resources: <ul> <li>Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: <a href="http://www.dbsalliance.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dbsalliance.org</a></li> <li>International Bipolar Foundation: <a href="http://www.ibpf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ibpf.org/</a> </li> <li>NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness): <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nami.org/</a></li> </ul> Recursos En Español: <ul> <li>NAMI: <a href="https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Diverse-Communities/Latino-Mental-Health/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Diverse-Communities/Latino-Mental-Health/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina</a></li> <li>Línea de ayuda: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (English, too)</li> <li>Mental Health America: <a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/trastorno-bipolar-lo-que-usted-necesita-saber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/trastorno-bipolar-lo-que-usted-necesita-saber</a></li> </ul> Let me know what you thought about today’s episode! If you have any questions for myself or Elena, contact me on my social media pages or through email at <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a> FB: Official Latinx Therapy IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy

Bipolar Disorder: It's Not What You Think

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 her personal experience with la chancla, and dives deeper with her professional knowledge about the generational differences of la chancla, the use of it in schools, when discipline crosses the line, when professionals and people need to report, why it is used and what people can do instead.  You can find more about Maritza at www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/  Instagram: @MindfulQuestRC Facebook: Mindful Quest Counseling Resources:  ChildHelp: www.childhelp.org is a nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse, neglect and at-risk children. ChildWelfare: https://www.childwelfare.gov/ is a government site with educational resources for families and professionals Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA): http://www.ascasupport.org/ A trusted guide that described child abuse in depth:  https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm Parenting Techniques:  https://suzukiassociation.org/news/25-nonviolent-discipline-options/  Recursos en Español   Hojas Informativas y guías: https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/#tab=general Línea de Apoyo para Padres (Eng/Spa): 1-855-427-2736 Técnicas sin Violencia para padres: www.counselingandtraumatherapy.com/tecnicassinviolencia  Books:  The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel No Drama Discipline &amp; Workbook by Dan Siegel Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn 

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 her personal experience with la chancla, and dives deeper with her professional knowledge about the generational differences of la chancla, the use of it in schools, when discipline crosses the line, when professionals and people need to report, why it is used and what people can do instead.  You can find more about Maritza at <a href="http://www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/</a> Instagram: @MindfulQuestRC Facebook: Mindful Quest Counseling Resources: <ul> <li>ChildHelp: <a href="http://www.childhelp.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.childhelp.org</a> is a nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse, neglect and at-risk children.</li> <li>ChildWelfare: <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.childwelfare.gov/</a> is a government site with educational resources for families and professionals</li> <li>Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA): <a href="http://www.ascasupport.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ascasupport.org/</a></li> <li>A trusted guide that described child abuse in depth: <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect.htm</a></li> <li>Parenting Techniques: <a href="https://suzukiassociation.org/news/25-nonviolent-discipline-options/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://suzukiassociation.org/news/25-nonviolent-discipline-options/</a></li> </ul> Recursos en Español  <ul> <li>Hojas Informativas y guías: <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/#tab=general" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/#tab=general</a></li> <li>Línea de Apoyo para Padres (Eng/Spa): 1-855-427-2736</li> <li>Técnicas sin Violencia para padres: <a href="http://www.counselingandtraumatherapy.com/tecnicassinviolencia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.counselingandtraumatherapy.com/tecnicassinviolencia</a></li> </ul> Books: <ul> <li>The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel</li> <li>No Drama Discipline &amp; Workbook by Dan Siegel</li> <li>Everyday Blessings by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn</li> </ul>

When La Chancla Crosses the Line

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 begin recovering, and the boundaries she learned from therapy that she had to set in place with her familia.  Find more about Nancy Salas at her family's YouTube channel: RealityChangers IG: @SimplyNancySalas Twitter: @NanSal26 Facebook:@RealityChangersFamily Resources:  Self-Injury 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-334-HELP Suicide Support Line: 1-800-273-8255 (en español tambien) For more hotlines &amp; tips on ways to stop: www.selfinjury.com Finding a Therapist Let me know what you thought about today’s episode! If you have any questions for myself or Nancy, contact her on her social media handles, or email me at latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com

<a>Transcript</a> 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 begin recovering, and the boundaries she learned from therapy that she had to set in place with her familia.  Find more about Nancy Salas at her family's YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/realitychangers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RealityChangers</a> IG: @SimplyNancySalas Twitter: @NanSal26 Facebook:@RealityChangersFamily Resources:  <a href="http://www.selfinjuryfoundation.org/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-Injury 24-Hour Hotline</a>: 1-800-334-HELP <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suicide Support Line</a>: 1-800-273-8255 (en español tambien) For more hotlines &amp; tips on ways to stop: <a href="https://selfinjury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.selfinjury.com</a> <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding a Therapist</a> Let me know what you thought about today’s episode! If you have any questions for myself or Nancy, contact her on her social media handles, or email me at <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a>

Break the Stigma: From Self-Mutilator to Warrior

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 will have alcohol dependence at some point in their lives? This is according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Bilingual Resources: SAMHSA HELP LINE: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)  National Institute on Drug Abuse Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration Al-Anon Alcoholics Anonymous   Narcotics Anonymous   English-Only Resources:  Rethinking Drinking Facts &amp; Quiz  Narcotics Anonymous SMART Recovery   National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 2015 Fact Sheet  For kids and teens struggling with drugs   You can find Bianca on Instagram, FB and Twitter, her handle is: @YouAreComplete. Biana's website is www.youarecomplete.com. For any follow-up questions, contact her or latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com. 

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 will have alcohol dependence at some point in their lives? This is according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Bilingual Resources: SAMHSA HELP LINE: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) <ul> <li><a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/es/en-espanol" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Institute on Drug Abuse</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration</a></li> <li><a href="https://al-anon.org/es/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Al-Anon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alcoholics Anonymous</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.narconon.org/es/informacion-drogas/sobre-alcohol/como-ayudar-a-un-alcoholico.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Narcotics Anonymous</a> </li> </ul> English-Only Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rethinking Drinking Facts &amp; Quiz</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.na.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narcotics Anonymous</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SMART Recovery </a></li> <li><a href="https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/HispanicFact/hispanicFact.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 2015 Fact Sheet</a> </li> <li><a href="https://drugfree.org/landing-page/helpandhope/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For kids and teens struggling with drugs </a></li> </ul> You can find Bianca on Instagram, FB and Twitter, her handle is: @YouAreComplete. Biana's website is <a href="http://www.youarecomplete.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.youarecomplete.com</a>. For any follow-up questions, contact her or <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a>.

When Drugs & Alcohol Are Involved

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 balancear ser madre y profesional, y cómo vivir una vida auténtica. Pueden perseguir a Andrea Minski en Facebook, Twitter y Instagram en @AndreaMinski y @Mujer Balance. Para cualquier pregunta: latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com.  Recursos de hoy: Encuentren más en su página: http://mujerbalance.com/ Ejercicio de Respiración Profunda Cómo Meditar (Para Principiantes)

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 balancear ser madre y profesional, y cómo vivir una vida auténtica. Pueden perseguir a Andrea Minski en Facebook, Twitter y Instagram en @AndreaMinski y @Mujer Balance. Para cualquier pregunta: <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a>.  Recursos de hoy: Encuentren más en su página: <a href="http://mujerbalance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mujerbalance.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGVaYmjkXIM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ejercicio de Respiración Profunda</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/a9fBwDihz5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cómo Meditar (Para Principiantes)</a>

Técnicas Para Encontrar La Felicidad

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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Cosmetologist in private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA. Her social media handle is: @VidaTherapy on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube &amp; Instagram. Resources:  The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Gifts of Imperfecting Parenting by Brene Brown Shame Ted Talk  Recursos:   Los cuatro acuerdos: una guia practica para la libertad personal de Don Miguel Ruiz De la verguenza a la autoestima de Ligia Almono de Jenichen y Gladys Brites de Vila.  TED: Escuchando a la vergüenza  Let me know what you think about today's episode on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Find us @LatinxTherapy. This is also the Venmo handle if you would like to support the podcast. Thank you all for your continuous love and support! 

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 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Cosmetologist in <a href="http://www.vidatherapy.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">private practice</a> in Sherman Oaks, CA. Her social media handle is: @VidaTherapy on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube &amp; Instagram. Resources: <ul> <li>The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz</li> <li>The Gifts of Imperfecting Parenting by Brene Brown</li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shame Ted Talk</a></li> </ul> Recursos: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Los-cuatro-acuerdos-practica-libertad/dp/187842436X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1525754796&amp;sr=1-1&amp;refinements=p_lbr_one_browse-bin%3ADon+Miguel+Ruiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Los cuatro acuerdos: una guia practica para la libertad personal</a> de Don Miguel Ruiz</li> <li>De la verguenza a la autoestima de Ligia Almono de Jenichen y Gladys Brites de Vila.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=es&amp;utm_campaign=tedspread&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=tedcomshare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TED: Escuchando a la vergüenza</a></li> </ul> Let me know what you think about today's episode on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Find us @LatinxTherapy. This is also the Venmo handle if you would like to support the podcast. Thank you all for your continuous love and support!

La Vergüenza A.K.A. Shame

“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 culture, and the symptoms that anxiety brings. We also go over where anxiety comes from and bring to you some useful tools to help you combat anxiety. Towards the end of the sesión, I announce the how to enter into the Latinx Therapy Podcast T-shirt giveaway! Contest ends Sunday, May 20 at 11:59PM (Pacific Time). Winner will be announced next Tuesday during the sesión.  Find Yesenia at www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com Her Instagram is: @CounselingBradenton and her FB is: Fullness of Life Counseling.  If you would like to share your experiences with anxiety, feel free to email me at latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com or find me on any social media site. Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @LatinxTherapy. If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, our Venmo is @LatinxTherapy. Any support is deeply appreciated.    Resources- For more info about anxiety, check these out: Anxiety and Depression Association of Anxiety Mental Health America  Check out Pacifica, an app that helps reduce stress.

“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 culture, and the symptoms that anxiety brings. We also go over where anxiety comes from and bring to you some useful tools to help you combat anxiety. Towards the end of the sesión, I announce the how to enter into the Latinx Therapy Podcast T-shirt giveaway! Contest ends Sunday, May 20 at 11:59PM (Pacific Time). Winner will be announced next Tuesday during the sesión.  Find Yesenia at <a href="http://www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com</a> Her Instagram is: @CounselingBradenton and her FB is: Fullness of Life Counseling.  If you would like to share your experiences with anxiety, feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a> or find me on any social media site. Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @LatinxTherapy. If you’re interested in supporting the podcast, our Venmo is @LatinxTherapy. Any support is deeply appreciated.    Resources- For more info about anxiety, check these out: <a href="https://adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anxiety and Depression Association of Anxiety</a> <a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/anxiety-disorders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Health America </a> Check out <a href="http://www.thinkpacifica.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacifica</a>, an app that helps reduce stress.

Anxiety 101

“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 colaboramos en este segmento. Hablamos de la definición de la ansiedad clínica, los síntomas de la ansiedad, causas de donde viene la ansiedad y como puede apoyar a alguien que sufre de ansiedad. Hablamos también de técnicas que uno puedo usar si esta sufriendo con ansiedad.  Al fin del segmento, va escuchar cómo puede entrar al concurso para ganar una camisa del Latinx Therapy podcast. El concurso se concluye el domingo mayo 20 a las 11:59PM tiempo pacífico. Voy a anunciar el ganador en mis redes social y en el segmento en ingles que sale el martes, y el del próximo jueves. Por favor dejen su alias de las redes sociales en su comentario del podcast. Encuentre a Yesenia en www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com Instagram: @CounselingBradenton Facebook: Fullness of Life Counseling Si quisiera compartir su experiencia con ansiedad, mándeme un correo electrónico a latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com o un mensaje en mis redes sociales. Twitter, Facebook o Instagram @LatinxTherapy. Si quiere apoyar la misión del podcast, puede donar en Venmo o Paypal @LatinxTherapy. Recursos:  Clinica Ansiedad Ayuda Ansiedad y Depresion Un artículo buenísimo sobre los varios trastornos de ansiedad y más.   Prueba de ansiedad  

“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 colaboramos en este segmento. Hablamos de la definición de la ansiedad clínica, los síntomas de la ansiedad, causas de donde viene la ansiedad y como puede apoyar a alguien que sufre de ansiedad. Hablamos también de técnicas que uno puedo usar si esta sufriendo con ansiedad.  Al fin del segmento, va escuchar cómo puede entrar al concurso para ganar una camisa del Latinx Therapy podcast. El concurso se concluye el domingo mayo 20 a las 11:59PM tiempo pacífico. Voy a anunciar el ganador en mis redes social y en el segmento en ingles que sale el martes, y el del próximo jueves. Por favor dejen su alias de las redes sociales en su comentario del podcast. Encuentre a Yesenia en <a href="http://www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fullnessoflifecounseling.com</a> Instagram: @CounselingBradenton Facebook: Fullness of Life Counseling Si quisiera compartir su experiencia con ansiedad, mándeme un correo electrónico a <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a> o un mensaje en mis redes sociales. Twitter, Facebook o Instagram @LatinxTherapy. Si quiere apoyar la misión del podcast, puede donar en <a href="https://venmo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Venmo</a> o <a href="https://www.paypal.me/latinxtherapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal</a> @LatinxTherapy. Recursos: <ul> <li><a href="https://clinicadeansiedad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinica Ansiedad</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ayudaansiedadydepresion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayuda Ansiedad y Depresion</a></li> <li>Un <a href="http://www.apa.org/centrodeapoyo/tratamiento.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">artículo</a> buenísimo sobre los varios trastornos de ansiedad y más. </li> <li><a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-spanish-screen/spanish-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Prueba de ansiedad</a> </li> </ul>

Viviendo con Ansiedad

¡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 diferencia entre la tristeza y la depresión y las formas de ayudarse a sí mismo y a otras personas. A veces, uno cree que alguien que demuestra ser feliz, no puede deprimirse y si lo manifiesta es una forma de manipulación. Cecilia nos presenta una perspectiva profesional sobre este tema. ¡El ganador del concurso de camisetas se anunciara al final de esta sesión! Asegúrese de enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico a latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com o mensaje directo en cualquier sitio de las redes sociales @LatinxTherapy (Facebook, Instagram o Twitter). Encuentre más sobre los servicios de Cecilia en: www.altavistatherapy.com Recursos: Más información sobre depresión:   https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion/index.shtml  http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/latinohispanic-communities-and-mental-health#Source%206  Video sobre la depresión:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0PrRzrsKew&amp;t=5s  Línea telefónica para recibir ayuda:  1-888-628-9454   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

¡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 diferencia entre la tristeza y la depresión y las formas de ayudarse a sí mismo y a otras personas. A veces, uno cree que alguien que demuestra ser feliz, no puede deprimirse y si lo manifiesta es una forma de manipulación. Cecilia nos presenta una perspectiva profesional sobre este tema. ¡El ganador del concurso de camisetas se anunciara al final de esta sesión! Asegúrese de enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico a <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a> o mensaje directo en cualquier sitio de las redes sociales @LatinxTherapy (Facebook, Instagram o Twitter). Encuentre más sobre los servicios de Cecilia en: <a href="http://www.altavistatherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.altavistatherapy.com</a> Recursos: Más información sobre depresión: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion/index.shtml" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion/index.shtml</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/latinohispanic-communities-and-mental-health#Source%206" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/issues/latinohispanic-communities-and-mental-health#Source%206</a></li> </ul> Video sobre la depresión: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0PrRzrsKew&amp;t=5s" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0PrRzrsKew&amp;t=5s</a></li> </ul> Línea telefónica para recibir ayuda: <ul> <li>1-888-628-9454</li> </ul> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/</a>

Maldita Depresión 

Break the stigma of mental health as it relates to the Latinx community. Learn self-help techniques, how to support ourselves or those around us that struggle with mental illnesses and create cultural competency for other providers working with the Latinx population.

Simply adore this podcast series more than ever realize LATINX mental healthcare is becoming more commonplace within marginalized communities. The selected topics and subject matters mentioned in this series are necessary to discuss and culturally appropriate to communicate with LATINX and non-LATINX podcast audiences.  For the professional fields (e.g. accounting, social work, education), this podcast series have the relevance of information useful in helping, working with, or understanding intersectional underrepresented populations.

MUST LISTEN LATINX THERAPY PODCAST!!

I just started listening to this podcast and I can’t wait to catch up - there so many great topics! 

Thank you for addressing the cultural issue and misunderstanding or lack there of - for anxiety and depression in the hispanic community. 

Love this podcast!

THANK YOU!

Latinx Therapy

¡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 refiere a una forma de abuso infantil. En esta sesión especial, Maritza Plascencia, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia, comparte su experiencia personal con la chancla, y su conocimiento profesional sobre las diferencias generacionales de la chancla, el uso de este método de disciplina en las escuelas, cuando la disciplina corporal cruza el línea, cuando los profesionales necesitan reportar a las autoridades, por qué se usa y formas alternativas de disciplina. El próximo segmento en español sale el 18 de Septiembre, 2018.   Puede encontrar más información sobre Maritza en su sitio web: www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/ Instagram: @MindfulQuestRC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling   Visiten:  Twitter/Instagram: @LatinxTherapy Facebook: www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy   Para donar:  Venmo: @LatinxTherapy Paypal: latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com   Si necesitan recursos, pueden comunicarse con Maritza, o conmigo a directamente: latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com

¡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 refiere a una forma de abuso infantil. En esta sesión especial, Maritza Plascencia, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia, comparte su experiencia personal con la chancla, y su conocimiento profesional sobre las diferencias generacionales de la chancla, el uso de este método de disciplina en las escuelas, cuando la disciplina corporal cruza el línea, cuando los profesionales necesitan reportar a las autoridades, por qué se usa y formas alternativas de disciplina. El próximo segmento en español sale el 18 de Septiembre, 2018.   Puede encontrar más información sobre Maritza en su sitio web: <a href="http://www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/</a> Instagram: @MindfulQuestRC Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling</a>   Visiten:  Twitter/Instagram: @LatinxTherapy Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy</a>   Para donar:  Venmo: @LatinxTherapy Paypal: <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a>   Si necesitan recursos, pueden comunicarse con Maritza, o conmigo a directamente: <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a>

Cuando La Chancla Cruza La Línea

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. We discuss the shame that cleaning has had, the insecurities of asking for cleaning help, or even hiring cleaning help, where resentment comes from when there is a lack of help, cleaning when it comes to children &amp; how to reconcile cleaning styles with others you live with. Our Guest: Lorena Salazar is a first-generation Latina raised in Inglewood California. She specializes in adult children and spouses who are caring for an elder adult and/or someone with a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s, and has a practice in Torrence, CA. She grew up in a Mexican household where mental health was never addressed or even acknowledged, instead it was seen as a “personal flaw” or personal characteristic. Lorena’s mom was a housecleaner, and realized that it was actually coping mechanism for the adults in her home. It wasn’t until recently that mental health has been discussed openly in her family. To learn more about today’s guest, Lorena Salazar visit: www.mysouthbaytherapy.com Instagram/Facebook: @MySouthBayTherapy, Call 424-241-0861  Resources:  Find a Latinx Therapist: latinxtherapy.com Cleaning for a Reason- Free for women battling cancer: https://cleaningforareason.org/ Cleaning help for Seniors: Housing Authority- 1-866-557-7368 Jewish Family Services Cleaning Assistance for Seniors- 213-383-2273  Attend our Birthday Party in Los Angeles:  https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657 Follow us on social media: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Venmo: @Latinx Therapy To support the podcast, please subscribe, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or iTunes, or consider donating via Venmo!

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. We discuss the shame that cleaning has had, the insecurities of asking for cleaning help, or even hiring cleaning help, where resentment comes from when there is a lack of help, cleaning when it comes to children &amp; how to reconcile cleaning styles with others you live with. Our Guest: Lorena Salazar is a first-generation Latina raised in Inglewood California. She specializes in adult children and spouses who are caring for an elder adult and/or someone with a degenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s, and has a practice in Torrence, CA. She grew up in a Mexican household where mental health was never addressed or even acknowledged, instead it was seen as a “personal flaw” or personal characteristic. Lorena’s mom was a housecleaner, and realized that it was actually coping mechanism for the adults in her home. It wasn’t until recently that mental health has been discussed openly in her family. To learn more about today’s guest, Lorena Salazar visit: <a href="https://www.mysouthbaytherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mysouthbaytherapy.com</a> Instagram/Facebook: @MySouthBayTherapy, Call 424-241-0861  Resources: <ul> <li>Find a Latinx Therapist: <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latinxtherapy.com</a></li> <li>Cleaning for a Reason- Free for women battling cancer: <a href="https://cleaningforareason.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cleaningforareason.org/</a></li> <li>Cleaning help for Seniors: Housing Authority- 1-866-557-7368</li> <li>Jewish Family Services Cleaning Assistance for Seniors- 213-383-2273</li> </ul> Attend our Birthday Party in Los Angeles: <a href="https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657</a> Follow us on social media: Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Venmo: @Latinx Therapy To support the podcast, please subscribe, rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or iTunes, or consider donating via Venmo!

The Shame & Anxiety Behind Cleaning

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 &amp; the best way to support someone with this issue. Follow Genesis on Instagram: @themiamitherapist &amp; check out her practice at: www.TheMiamiTherapist.com  If you like this episode, we would greatly appreciate a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy.  To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy.  Resources:  Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/therapist  Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org Smart Recovery: www.smartrecovery.org For articles &amp; resources check out SAHMSA: https://www.samhsa.gov  National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357    Sponsor: CONSENTparenting™ is an online platform for survivor parents to learn how to empower their kids about body safety, boundaries and consent to protect them from abuse. Sign up for their CHILD PREDATOR PROTECTION MASTERCLASS to learn the 3 things you can do to protect your kids from (online + offline) 'predatory grooming' so that your kids are not targeted and can prevent abuse. You can break the cycle. Use code: LATINX to get 50% off the class, here http://aboutconsent.com/protect

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 &amp; the best way to support someone with this issue. Follow Genesis on Instagram: @themiamitherapist &amp; check out her practice at: <a href="http://www.TheMiamiTherapist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheMiamiTherapist.com </a> If you like this episode, we would greatly appreciate a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy.  To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy.  Resources:  Find a Therapist: <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinxtherapy.com/therapist </a> Alcoholics Anonymous: <a href="http://www.aa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aa.org</a> Smart Recovery: <a href="http://www.smartrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smartrecovery.org</a> For articles &amp; resources check out SAHMSA: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov</a> National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357   Sponsor: CONSENTparenting™ is an online platform for survivor parents to learn how to empower their kids about body safety, boundaries and consent to protect them from abuse. Sign up for their CHILD PREDATOR PROTECTION MASTERCLASS to learn the 3 things you can do to protect your kids from (online + offline) 'predatory grooming' so that your kids are not targeted and can prevent abuse. You can break the cycle. Use code: LATINX to get 50% off the class, here <a href="http://aboutconsent.com/protect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://aboutconsent.com/protect</a>

Substance Abuse in the Latinx Community 

 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 discloses a personal experience where she needed to embrace both religion and therapy. She uses both her professional and personal experience with this topic! We do want to advise that there is a trigger warning discussing miscarriage. If you like the episode, leave us a review on itunes! To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy Resources:  Yanira Peña, Instagram: @nbcounselingtc_105 (https://www.nbcounselingtc.com) Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists Article for Loss &amp; Grief in Pregnancy &amp; Postpartum:  https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/  Our vendors and sponsors included these amazing small business owners who are also mental health advocates:  @skintosoul_ -herbal infused hand made products like soaps, candles, scrubs… @churroservice – gourmet churros for events @twisted4sugar – uniquely flavored cotton candy (abuelitas chocolate, horchata, hot cheeto flavor, etc.) @claudiaspastriez – custom pastries like cake pops &amp; cookies in the Inland Empire  To be a show sponsor, email us at: info@latinxtherapy.com

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 discloses a personal experience where she needed to embrace both religion and therapy. She uses both her professional and personal experience with this topic! We do want to advise that there is a trigger warning discussing miscarriage. If you like the episode, leave us a review on itunes! To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@latinxtherapy.com">info@latinxtherapy.com</a> or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy. Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy Resources: <ul> <li>Yanira Peña, Instagram: @nbcounselingtc_105 (<a href="https://www.nbcounselingtc.com/yanira-pena-lmft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nbcounselingtc.com)</a></li> <li>Find a Therapist: <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists</a></li> <li>Article for Loss &amp; Grief in Pregnancy &amp; Postpartum: <a href="https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/</a></li> </ul> Our vendors and sponsors included these amazing small business owners who are also mental health advocates: <ul> <li>@skintosoul_ -herbal infused hand made products like soaps, candles, scrubs…</li> <li>@churroservice – gourmet churros for events</li> <li>@twisted4sugar – uniquely flavored cotton candy (abuelitas chocolate, horchata, hot cheeto flavor, etc.)</li> <li>@claudiaspastriez – custom pastries like cake pops &amp; cookies in the Inland Empire</li> </ul> To be a show sponsor, email us at: info@latinxtherapy.com

When God And Therapy Are Both Okay

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 the colonization and shame of those foods, techniques for loving your body and much more!  Gloria Lucas talks to us about some points! She is a Xicana womxn from California and founded Nalgona Positivity Pride (NPP) in 2014  after years of dealing with the lack of women of color representation in the eating disorder awareness community. Like the womxn of color that came before, she creates spaces for marginalized folks to support each other and heal from the trauma of colonialism, eurocentric beauty ideals, and disordered eating in communities of color. NPP lectures, hosts events, offers business consultation, hosts support groups, and creates social media content as a way to reach out to and empowers the individuals whose bodies are systematically at the margins of white/ mainstream ‘body positivity’ movements. Follow NPP on social media @NalgonaPositivityPride and check out their website for more info:  https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ Sponsor for today’s show: ChilOso Gummy Bears. www.chilosogummybear.com Find them on Instagram &amp; Facebook! The directory on Latinx Therapy is up! If you are a mental health professional in private practice and looking to get enrolled in our directory, email me at info@latinxtherapy.com to sign up!  Resource: If you or someone you know is struggling with disordred eating, you can contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at no cost: 1-800-931-2237 . You can also text  741741 and a trained volunteer will get in touch with you. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Readings Suggested from Nalgona Positivity Pride: A Flood of Tears and Blood by Eduardo Galeano (found on pg. 38)  http://www.uky.edu/~tmute2/nature-society/password-protect/nature-society-pdfs/eduardo-galeano-open-veins-excerpts.pdf Colonization, Food, and the Practice of Eating by Dr. Linda Alvarez for Food Empowerment Project  http://www.foodispower.org/colonization-food-and-the-practice-of-eating/

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 the colonization and shame of those foods, techniques for loving your body and much more!  Gloria Lucas talks to us about some points! She is a Xicana womxn from California and founded Nalgona Positivity Pride (NPP) in 2014  after years of dealing with the lack of women of color representation in the eating disorder awareness community. Like the womxn of color that came before, she creates spaces for marginalized folks to support each other and heal from the trauma of colonialism, eurocentric beauty ideals, and disordered eating in communities of color. NPP lectures, hosts events, offers business consultation, hosts support groups, and creates social media content as a way to reach out to and empowers the individuals whose bodies are systematically at the margins of white/ mainstream ‘body positivity’ movements. Follow NPP on social media @NalgonaPositivityPride and check out their website for more info:  <a href="https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/</a> Sponsor for today’s show: ChilOso Gummy Bears. <a href="http://www.chilosogummybear.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chilosogummybear.com</a> Find them on Instagram &amp; Facebook! The directory on Latinx Therapy is up! If you are a mental health professional in private practice and looking to get enrolled in our directory, email me at <a href="mailto:info@latinxtherapy.com">info@latinxtherapy.com</a> to sign up!  Resource: If you or someone you know is struggling with disordred eating, you can contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at no cost: 1-800-931-2237 . You can also text  741741 and a trained volunteer will get in touch with you. <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org</a> Readings Suggested from Nalgona Positivity Pride: A Flood of Tears and Blood by Eduardo Galeano (found on pg. 38) <a href="http://www.uky.edu/~tmute2/nature-society/password-protect/nature-society-pdfs/eduardo-galeano-open-veins-excerpts.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.uky.edu/~tmute2/nature-society/password-protect/nature-society-pdfs/eduardo-galeano-open-veins-excerpts.pdf</a> Colonization, Food, and the Practice of Eating by Dr. Linda Alvarez for Food Empowerment Project <a href="http://www.foodispower.org/colonization-food-and-the-practice-of-eating/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.foodispower.org/colonization-food-and-the-practice-of-eating/</a>

Nalgona Positivity Pride Talks Body Positivity & Disordered Eating

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 professional and personal experience with this topic! Our vendors and sponsors included these amazing small business owners who are also mental health advocates: @skintosoul_ -herbal infused hand made products like soaps, candles, scrubs… @churroservice – gourmet churros for events @twisted4sugar – uniquely flavored cotton candy (abuelitas chocolate, horchata, hot cheeto flavor, etc.) @claudiaspastriez – custom pastries like cake pops &amp; cookies in the Inland Empire If you like the episode, leave us a review on itunes! To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy Resources: Zeahlot Lopez, Instagram: @vidatherapy (www.vidatherapy.co) Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists Latinas Give Reasons Why They Don’t Want Children:  https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a34405/im-latina-and-i-dont-want-kids/

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 professional and personal experience with this topic! Our vendors and sponsors included these amazing small business owners who are also mental health advocates: @skintosoul_ -herbal infused hand made products like soaps, candles, scrubs… @churroservice – gourmet churros for events @twisted4sugar – uniquely flavored cotton candy (abuelitas chocolate, horchata, hot cheeto flavor, etc.) @claudiaspastriez – custom pastries like cake pops &amp; cookies in the Inland Empire If you like the episode, leave us a review on itunes! To support this cause please consider donating, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@latinxtherapy.com">info@latinxtherapy.com</a> or go ahead via Venmo handle is @latinxtherapy Resources: Zeahlot Lopez, Instagram: @vidatherapy (<a href="http://www.vidatherapy.co)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vidatherapy.co)</a> Find a Therapist: <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists</a> Latinas Give Reasons Why They Don’t Want Children: <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a34405/im-latina-and-i-dont-want-kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a34405/im-latina-and-i-dont-want-kids/</a>

¿Y EL NOVIO?

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 &amp; more.  Our speakers were: Luis Cornejo, LMFT @psychosocial_media https://psychosocial.media/ Stefany Fuentes, LMFT @vidacounselingandconsulting http://stefanydfuentes.com/ Claudette Meystayer, LCSW– Nicaragua – addictions - @therapywithclaudette https://latinxtherapy.com/therapist/claudette-mestayer-lcsw/ Evelyn Mejia, LMFT - @lamaripositahealing  http://www.communitywellsf.com/evelyn-mejia-psychotherapy-services We were hosted by Palo Alto University’s campus. Resources:  Find a Latinx Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com Codependent anonymous groups: www.CODA.org 11 síntomas característicos de la codependencia emocional  https://psicologiaymente.com/pareja/sintomas-codependencia-emocional Book: Anger Management Essentials  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615964001/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0615964001&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=latinxthera00-20&amp;linkId=95129a4b3516299beed1b061607a6844 Book: Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie  Book: Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood  Therapists- To sign up for our directory, visit www.latinxtherapy.com/sign-up For any other questions, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com

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 &amp; more.  Our speakers were: Luis Cornejo, LMFT @psychosocial_media <a href="https://psychosocial.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://psychosocial.media/</a> Stefany Fuentes, LMFT @vidacounselingandconsulting <a href="http://stefanydfuentes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stefanydfuentes.com/</a> Claudette Meystayer, LCSW– Nicaragua – addictions - @therapywithclaudette <a href="https://latinxtherapy.com/therapist/claudette-mestayer-lcsw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://latinxtherapy.com/therapist/claudette-mestayer-lcsw/</a> Evelyn Mejia, LMFT - @lamaripositahealing <a href="http://www.communitywellsf.com/evelyn-mejia-psychotherapy-services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.communitywellsf.com/evelyn-mejia-psychotherapy-services</a> We were hosted by Palo Alto University’s campus. Resources: <ul> <li>Find a Latinx Therapist: <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinxtherapy.com</a></li> <li>Codependent anonymous groups: <a href="http://www.CODA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.CODA.org</a></li> <li>11 síntomas característicos de la codependencia emocional</li> <li><a href="https://psicologiaymente.com/pareja/sintomas-codependencia-emocional" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://psicologiaymente.com/pareja/sintomas-codependencia-emocional</a></li> <li>Book: Anger Management Essentials <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615964001/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0615964001&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=latinxthera00-20&amp;linkId=95129a4b3516299beed1b061607a6844" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615964001/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0615964001&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=latinxthera00-20&amp;linkId=95129a4b3516299beed1b061607a6844</a></li> <li>Book: Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie </li> <li>Book: Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood</li> </ul> Therapists- To sign up for our directory, visit <a href="http://www.latinxtherapy.com/sign-up" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.latinxtherapy.com/sign-up</a> For any other questions, contact us at info@latinxtherapy.com

La Cultura & Codependency

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 experiences with what it is like to grow up in the business realm, and share our feelings about the struggles and worries of being a small business owner.  We discuss the guilt we feel in the present when we practice self-care, the hope of our parents taking over a business we did not want, and also explore how to handle fears for our parents and what it is like to have problems within family members. Most importantly, we discuss how the business world shaped us to be the adults we are now.    To find out more about Pamela Barba from Georgia (Florist business): Social Media Usernames: @MsPamelaBarba @VamosLadies  www.vamosladies.com www.mspamelabarba.com To find out more about Zaira Gomez from Pennsylvania (Restaurant business)- Twitter: @ZairaMex1 Visit www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy to get the schedule of all the topics for this week's Latinx Therapists Online Invasion on Facebook in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.  To provide feedback on the podcast and this episode, please submit your information via this survey: HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/6RLHXQ2

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 experiences with what it is like to grow up in the business realm, and share our feelings about the struggles and worries of being a small business owner.  We discuss the guilt we feel in the present when we practice self-care, the hope of our parents taking over a business we did not want, and also explore how to handle fears for our parents and what it is like to have problems within family members. Most importantly, we discuss how the business world shaped us to be the adults we are now.    To find out more about Pamela Barba from Georgia (Florist business): Social Media Usernames: @MsPamelaBarba @VamosLadies <a href="http://www.vamosladies.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.vamosladies.com</a> <a href="http://www.mspamelabarba.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.mspamelabarba.com</a> To find out more about Zaira Gomez from Pennsylvania (Restaurant business)- Twitter: @ZairaMex1 Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/officiallatinxtherapy</a> to get the schedule of all the topics for this week's Latinx Therapists Online Invasion on Facebook in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.  To provide feedback on the podcast and this episode, please submit your information via this survey: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/R/6RLHXQ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HTTPS://WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/6RLHXQ2</a>

Children of Business Owners

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 Americans and 47% for Caucasians. In this solo episode, I share my personal experience with getting pregnant at age 19 and becoming a single mother during my undergraduate schooling in Santa Barbara, CA. I discuss general and personal mental health effects, cultural beliefs and common mentalities that Latinx teens and their parents experience.  I also explore the barriers to sex education, such as family beliefs, shame, and Catholicism. I provide advice to young girls, parents and therapists. Next time I will continue with my story and talk about the collectivistic views with family postpartum  adjustment and the high status that is achieved with childbearing in the Latinx culture.  Resources: Teen Line https://teenlineonline.org/ : 310-855-4673, or text TEEN to 839863 Birth Control Methods: https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/structured-content/#/Health_Topic_Birth_Control_Choosing_a_Method.xml Tool- Find the Right Method That Works for You: https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/birthcontrol/#/  Find Various Program for Parents &amp; Teens:  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/pregnant-teens/  WIC in CA for Free formula, diapers, healthy food, lactating classes &amp; more: https://wicforfamilies.org/  Statistics were referenced from: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf Kost K, et al. (2010). U.S. Teenage pregnancies, births and abortions: National and state trends and trends by race and ethnicity. Guttmacher Institute.

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 Americans and 47% for Caucasians. In this solo episode, I share my personal experience with getting pregnant at age 19 and becoming a single mother during my undergraduate schooling in Santa Barbara, CA. I discuss general and personal mental health effects, cultural beliefs and common mentalities that Latinx teens and their parents experience.  I also explore the barriers to sex education, such as family beliefs, shame, and Catholicism. I provide advice to young girls, parents and therapists. Next time I will continue with my story and talk about the collectivistic views with family postpartum  adjustment and the high status that is achieved with childbearing in the Latinx culture.  Resources: Teen Line <a href="https://teenlineonline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teenlineonline.org/</a> : 310-855-4673, or text TEEN to 839863 Birth Control Methods: <a href="https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/structured-content/#/Health_Topic_Birth_Control_Choosing_a_Method.xml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/structured-content/#/Health_Topic_Birth_Control_Choosing_a_Method.xml</a> Tool- Find the Right Method That Works for You: <a href="https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/birthcontrol/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/birthcontrol/#/</a> Find Various Program for Parents &amp; Teens: <a href="https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/pregnant-teens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/promoting/parenting/pregnant-teens/</a> WIC in CA for Free formula, diapers, healthy food, lactating classes &amp; more: <a href="https://wicforfamilies.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wicforfamilies.org/</a> Statistics were referenced from: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr67/nvsr67_01.pdf</a> Kost K, et al. (2010). U.S. Teenage pregnancies, births and abortions: National and state trends and trends by race and ethnicity. Guttmacher Institute.

My Teen Pregnancy Story- Part 1

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 masculinity that in usually influenced by 4 factors: 1- men should not be feminine; 2- men must be respected and admired; 3-men should never show fear; and 4-men should seek out risk and adventure.   Our guest is Renato Pérez, Licensed Clinical Social Worked in Los Angeles, CA, who goes a bit more in depth about machismo and history with coming out to his father. As an LGBTQ+ Affirmative therapist he supports clients of any gender identity or expression. He currently works for the Department of Mental Health and has a private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA.  To learn more about today’s guest, Renato Pérez visit: https://renatoperez.com/  To support the podcast, visit Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=1659021 Episode Sponsored by Creative Little Gems:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Creativelittlegems Resources:  LGBTQ CENTER: HTTPS://LALGBTCENTER.ORG/  The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386    PFLAG: HTTPS://WWW.PFLAG.ORG/HOTLINES GLBT HOTLINE: HTTPS://WWW.GLBTHOTLINE.ORG/  Reported Effects of Masculine Ideals on Gay Men: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2902177/ Homosexuality &amp; Latin American Identity w/info on Regions: http://www.jesusanthonybaez.com/blog/article-2

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 masculinity that in usually influenced by 4 factors: 1- men should not be feminine; 2- men must be respected and admired; 3-men should never show fear; and 4-men should seek out risk and adventure.  Our guest is Renato Pérez, Licensed Clinical Social Worked in Los Angeles, CA, who goes a bit more in depth about machismo and history with coming out to his father. As an LGBTQ+ Affirmative therapist he supports clients of any gender identity or expression. He currently works for the Department of Mental Health and has a private practice in Sherman Oaks, CA.  To learn more about today’s guest, Renato Pérez visit: <a href="https://renatoperez.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://renatoperez.com/</a> To support the podcast, visit Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=1659021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?c=1659021</a> Episode Sponsored by Creative Little Gems: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Creativelittlegems" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.etsy.com/shop/Creativelittlegems</a> Resources: LGBTQ CENTER: <a href="https://lalgbtcenter.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HTTPS://LALGBTCENTER.ORG/</a> <a href="http://www.thetrevorproject.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Trevor Project</a>: (866) 488-7386    PFLAG: <a href="https://www.pflag.org/hotlines" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HTTPS://WWW.PFLAG.ORG/HOTLINES</a> GLBT HOTLINE: <a href="https://www.glbthotline.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HTTPS://WWW.GLBTHOTLINE.ORG/</a> Reported Effects of Masculine Ideals on Gay Men: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2902177/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2902177/</a> Homosexuality &amp; Latin American Identity w/info on Regions: <a href="http://www.jesusanthonybaez.com/blog/article-2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jesusanthonybaez.com/blog/article-2</a>

Coming Out of the Closet in a Machismo Dominated Culture

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 into the discrimination during her college years in the Midwest. See the resources below for the sexual assault bilingual hotline.  Trigger Warning: This segment includes Pam's personal experience with sexual assault.   Pam can be found on Instagram: @CafeconPAMpodcast, or @Cobiux. To learn more about Pam’s creations, visit her website: www.spreadideasmovepeople.com Find me @LatinxTherapy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Venmo. Email me at latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com for any questions or resources. I want to thank Cynthia Navarro for donating for today’s segment. She has an Etsy store that offers party supplies and gift décor, please check her out at OhSoLivelyStudio. Thank you, Cynthia! Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, RAINN (the rape, abuse &amp; incest national network)  is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization that has many programs to help survivors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.  Sexual Assault 24/7 Bilingual Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (They have a live chat available) https://www.rainn.org/  Dreamers Roadmap App- A place where DREAMERS can find scholarships for college.   http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/  

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 into the discrimination during her college years in the Midwest. See the resources below for the sexual assault bilingual hotline.  Trigger Warning: This segment includes Pam's personal experience with sexual assault.   Pam can be found on Instagram: @CafeconPAMpodcast, or @Cobiux. To learn more about Pam’s creations, visit her website: <a href="http://www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.spreadideasmovepeople.com</a> Find me @LatinxTherapy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Venmo. Email me at <a href="mailto:latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com">latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com</a> for any questions or resources. I want to thank Cynthia Navarro for donating for today’s segment. She has an Etsy store that offers party supplies and gift décor, please check her out at OhSoLivelyStudio. Thank you, Cynthia! Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, RAINN (the rape, abuse &amp; incest national network)  is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization that has many programs to help survivors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. <ul> <li>Sexual Assault 24/7 Bilingual Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (They have a live chat available)</li> <li><a href="https://www.rainn.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rainn.org/</a></li> </ul> Dreamers Roadmap App- A place where DREAMERS can find scholarships for college.  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dreamersroadmap.com/</a> </li> </ul>

Break the Stigma: Self-Forgiveness Conquers All

Noemi Gonzalez

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 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, The Vatican Tapes, Traces and recurring in television shows such as The Kicks, Rosewood, Gang Related and more. She has also been featured in theatre productions, several commercials, and was hand-selected to be an ABC Diversity Showcase Participant. Currently Noemi is making her daytime debut as Mia Rosales on The Young and The Restless. Today, we dive into her story of strength as it relates to her family and experience with therapy. Noemi opens up about her older brother’s diagnosis with bipolar and schizophrenia, and her younger brother’s diagnosis with autism, and where they are all at now in life. *TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE (sexual)*18:22 and on. She talks to us about her experience with her childhood religion and how her congregation took care of the sexual abuse she encountered as a minor. Noemi shares exclusively with us about the stigma and shame about attending therapy for those in the acting industry. Here are the time markers: 5:42 is where Noemi’s background story begins 6:49 sidetracked by my wedding 8:20 begin to talk about her family’s view of mental health &amp; 10:39 we talk about the effects of being parentified &amp; how our culture sees someone as “functioning” when they do not have a diagnosis 18:22 growing up Jehovah's Witness &amp; sexual abuse, DCFS &amp; the start of therapy experience 22:42 my dog interrupts the interview briefly 23:50 Noemi talks more about experience and view of therapy 25:28 challenges of being an  actress 27:33 the evolution of the stigma in the acting industry about therapy &amp; the worries of being a high profile/celebrity client and being in therapy 30:16 advice for families experiencing a mental illness diagnosis 35:45 boundaries Noemi needed to maintain your mental health &amp; examples If you or a family member are struggling with your mental health, or have questions about it, contact the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email at info@nami.org. If you’d like to reach out to Noemi, you can find her on Instagram @iamnoemigonzalez Check out Latinx Therapy’s new website filled with resources! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook: @latinxtherapy  If you are a therapist that works with the Latinx community, and are in private practice, be sure to sign up to become an official member of Latinx Therapy.

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 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, The Vatican Tapes, Traces and recurring in television shows such as The Kicks, Rosewood, Gang Related and more. She has also been featured in theatre productions, several commercials, and was hand-selected to be an ABC Diversity Showcase Participant. Currently Noemi is making her daytime debut as Mia Rosales on The Young and The Restless. Today, we dive into her story of strength as it relates to her family and experience with therapy. Noemi opens up about her older brother’s diagnosis with bipolar and schizophrenia, and her younger brother’s diagnosis with autism, and where they are all at now in life. *TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE (sexual)*18:22 and on. She talks to us about her experience with her childhood religion and how her congregation took care of the sexual abuse she encountered as a minor. Noemi shares exclusively with us about the stigma and shame about attending therapy for those in the acting industry. Here are the time markers: 5:42 is where Noemi’s background story begins 6:49 sidetracked by my wedding 8:20 begin to talk about her family’s view of mental health &amp; 10:39 we talk about the effects of being parentified &amp; how our culture sees someone as “functioning” when they do not have a diagnosis 18:22 growing up Jehovah's Witness &amp; sexual abuse, DCFS &amp; the start of therapy experience 22:42 my dog interrupts the interview briefly 23:50 Noemi talks more about experience and view of therapy 25:28 challenges of being an  actress 27:33 the evolution of the stigma in the acting industry about therapy &amp; the worries of being a high profile/celebrity client and being in therapy 30:16 advice for families experiencing a mental illness diagnosis 35:45 boundaries Noemi needed to maintain your mental health &amp; examples If you or a family member are struggling with your mental health, or have questions about it, contact the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email at <a href="mailto:info@nami.org">info@nami.org</a>. If you’d like to reach out to Noemi, you can find her on Instagram @iamnoemigonzalez Check out Latinx Therapy’s new website filled with resources! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook: @latinxtherapy  If you are a therapist that works with the Latinx community, and are in private practice, be sure to sign up to become an official member of Latinx Therapy.

Break the Stigma with Noemi Gonzalez

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, o quizás una de las cosas sobre las que realmente tenemos control. Discutimos la vergüenza que ha tenido la limpieza, las inseguridades de pedir ayuda para la limpieza, o incluso contratar ayuda para la limpieza, de dónde proviene el resentimiento cuando hay una falta de ayuda, limpieza cuando se trata de niños y cómo reconciliar los estilos de limpieza con otros con quien vivimos con. Nuestra invitada: Lorena Salazar es una latina de primera generación criada en Inglewood California. Se especializa en hijos, adultos y parejas casadas que están cuidando a un adulto mayor y / o alguien con una enfermedad degenerativa como el Alzheimers, y práctica en Torrence, California. Ella creció en un hogar mexicano donde la salud mental nunca se hablo de o incluso se reconoció, sino que se vio como un "defecto personal" o característica personal. La madre de Lorena era una limpiadora de casa y se dio cuenta de que en realidad era un mecanismo de afrontamiento para los adultos en su hogar. Hasta hace poco no sé habido discusiones abiertamente de la salud mental en su familia. Para obtener más información sobre la invitada de hoy, Lorena Salazar, visite: www.mysouthbaytherapy.com Instagram / Facebook: @MySouthBayTherapy, llame al 424-241-0861 Recursos: Encuentra un terapeuta Latinx: latinxtherapy.com Limpieza por una razón: gratis para mujeres que luchan contra el cáncer: https://cleaningforareason.org/ Ayuda de limpieza para personas mayores: Autoridad de Vivienda- 1-866-557-7368 Asistencia de limpieza de servicios para familias judías para personas mayores- 213-383-2273 Asiste a nuestra fiesta de cumpleaños en Los Ángeles:  https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657 Síguenos en las redes sociales: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Venmo: @Latinx Therapy   Para apoyar el podcast, suscríbase, evalúe y deje un comentario en Apple Podcasts o iTunes, ¡o considere donar a través de Venmo!

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, o quizás una de las cosas sobre las que realmente tenemos control. Discutimos la vergüenza que ha tenido la limpieza, las inseguridades de pedir ayuda para la limpieza, o incluso contratar ayuda para la limpieza, de dónde proviene el resentimiento cuando hay una falta de ayuda, limpieza cuando se trata de niños y cómo reconciliar los estilos de limpieza con otros con quien vivimos con. Nuestra invitada: Lorena Salazar es una latina de primera generación criada en Inglewood California. Se especializa en hijos, adultos y parejas casadas que están cuidando a un adulto mayor y / o alguien con una enfermedad degenerativa como el Alzheimers, y práctica en Torrence, California. Ella creció en un hogar mexicano donde la salud mental nunca se hablo de o incluso se reconoció, sino que se vio como un "defecto personal" o característica personal. La madre de Lorena era una limpiadora de casa y se dio cuenta de que en realidad era un mecanismo de afrontamiento para los adultos en su hogar. Hasta hace poco no sé habido discusiones abiertamente de la salud mental en su familia. Para obtener más información sobre la invitada de hoy, Lorena Salazar, visite: <a href="http://www.mysouthbaytherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mysouthbaytherapy.com</a> Instagram / Facebook: @MySouthBayTherapy, llame al 424-241-0861 Recursos: Encuentra un terapeuta Latinx: <a href="http://latinxtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latinxtherapy.com</a> Limpieza por una razón: gratis para mujeres que luchan contra el cáncer: <a href="https://cleaningforareason.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cleaningforareason.org/</a> Ayuda de limpieza para personas mayores: Autoridad de Vivienda- 1-866-557-7368 Asistencia de limpieza de servicios para familias judías para personas mayores- 213-383-2273 Asiste a nuestra fiesta de cumpleaños en Los Ángeles: <a href="https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://events.eventzilla.net/e/latinx-therapy-turns-one--2138720657</a> Síguenos en las redes sociales: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Venmo: @Latinx Therapy Para apoyar el podcast, suscríbase, evalúe y deje un comentario en Apple Podcasts o iTunes, ¡o considere donar a través de Venmo!

La Ansiedad Cuando Limpiamos 

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 treatment. Our guest is Emilia Ortega- Jara who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a Xicana psychotherapist &amp; owner of the group practice, Corazón Counseling Service. You can reach Emilia and the Corazon Counseling Team Website-www.corazoncounseling.com email: therapy@corazoncounseling.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/corazoncounseling  Instagram @corazoncounseling   Resources Find a Latinx Therapist : latinxtherapy.com Parent Support International: (Free) Chat with a Therapist: www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/  1.800.944.4773 Check children’s school district resources for support groups First 5 California: http://www.first5california.com Parents and Mental Health Article from Mental Health Foundation  https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/parents-and-mental-health

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 treatment. Our guest is Emilia Ortega- Jara who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a Xicana psychotherapist &amp; owner of the group practice, Corazón Counseling Service. You can reach Emilia and the Corazon Counseling Team <a href="http://Website-www.corazoncounseling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website-www.corazoncounseling.com</a> email: therapy@corazoncounseling.com Facebook- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/corazoncounseling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/corazoncounseling</a> Instagram @corazoncounseling Resources Find a Latinx Therapist : <a href="http://latinxtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latinxtherapy.com</a> Parent Support International: (Free) Chat with a Therapist: <a href="http://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/</a> 1.800.944.4773 Check children’s school district resources for support groups First 5 California: <a href="http://www.first5california.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.first5california.com</a> Parents and Mental Health Article from Mental Health Foundation <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/parents-and-mental-health" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/p/parents-and-mental-health</a>

Parents' Mental Health

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 has faced due to her skin color, and the mental health effects of racism and colorism. We also go into the mentality that the Latinx race must be “improved” by dating someone of a lighter skin complexion. She provides us with the unique perspective of the insecurities of being AfroLatinx as a mental health professional. Jersey ends the segment by providing a beautiful message to anyone that is feeling split between two identities. Get to know her: Jersey Garcia is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Relationship Coach, and Family Mediator living in south Florida, who enjoys helping Black and Latinx women and couples, travel the human experience of relating from a space of honesty, happiness, and connectedness. Her preferred pronouns are she/her and the 5 things that usually bring a big smile to her face are: bed cuddles with her children; podcasts; slang words in Spanish; reggaetón music; and some soft mangú with fried cheese on top. Resource:  Learn more about Jersey and the services she provides by visiting: www.jerseygarcia.com 7 Afro-Latinx Writers Whose Books We Should Be Reading- According to Fierce:  https://fierce.wearemitu.com/fierce-boss-ladies/7-afro-latina-writers-whose-books-you-should-be-reading/  Follow Latinx Therapy on any social media site! Instagram/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy. Facebook: @OfficialLatinxTherapy Children's Destigmatizing tees are 35% off! Order by emailing adri@latinxtherapy.com. Adult sizes are still available for $22. 

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 has faced due to her skin color, and the mental health effects of racism and colorism. We also go into the mentality that the Latinx race must be “improved” by dating someone of a lighter skin complexion. She provides us with the unique perspective of the insecurities of being AfroLatinx as a mental health professional. Jersey ends the segment by providing a beautiful message to anyone that is feeling split between two identities. Get to know her: Jersey Garcia is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Relationship Coach, and Family Mediator living in south Florida, who enjoys helping Black and Latinx women and couples, travel the human experience of relating from a space of honesty, happiness, and connectedness. Her preferred pronouns are she/her and the 5 things that usually bring a big smile to her face are: bed cuddles with her children; podcasts; slang words in Spanish; reggaetón music; and some soft mangú with fried cheese on top. Resource: <ul> <li>Learn more about Jersey and the services she provides by visiting: <a href="http://www.jerseygarcia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jerseygarcia.com</a></li> <li>7 Afro-Latinx Writers Whose Books We Should Be Reading- According to Fierce: <a href="https://fierce.wearemitu.com/fierce-boss-ladies/7-afro-latina-writers-whose-books-you-should-be-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://fierce.wearemitu.com/fierce-boss-ladies/7-afro-latina-writers-whose-books-you-should-be-reading/</a></li> </ul> Follow Latinx Therapy on any social media site! Instagram/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy. Facebook: @OfficialLatinxTherapy Children's Destigmatizing tees are 35% off! Order by emailing <a href="mailto:adri@latinxtherapy.com">adri@latinxtherapy.com</a>. Adult sizes are still available for $22.

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