Latinx Therapy Adriana Alejandre, LMFT | Conversations about Mental Health Myths
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Break the stigma of mental health as it relates to the Latinx community. Learn self-help techniques, how to support care for your mental health, and support others that struggle with mental illnesses through culturally-affirming interviews with other Latine Therapists.
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Season 5 Trailer: The Comeback
Trigger warning: Medical Trauma
The re-launch of the Latinx Therapy podcast comes after very difficult past few years. In this trailer, I share about the dyfunctional family dynamics I was experiencing, my experience with my mother's illness, about the day she passed away and how it has impacted me. I will hold a Q&A via our Instagram stories, and via our YouTube channel since the podcast will be in video format going forward. I appreciate everyone's support.
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The Mental Health of Pre-Licensed Therapists
In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for licensing exams. They also shared what their experience was like at my group practice when I had to take an abrupt leave and how they coped as associates.
Meet out guests:
Rubi's Practice website: changingcyclescounseling.com
Jennifer's Directory website: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/jennifer-leon-salinas-amft
Resources shared in this segment:
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A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health
Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followed. As a first-gen Latina, she talks about how medical appointments were with her Spanish-speaking parents, clarifies misconceptions and what toxic positivity can sound like and expresses how our community can support others. Tune in to learn and connect! Spanish episode coming soon.
Get to know Crystal by following her on social media @crystalbedoya and checking out her features below:
Refinery 29: How Dancing to Latin Hits Helps Me Navigate My Multiple Sclerosis
Healthgrades
Another Day, Another Problem: I Learned At a Young Age That Living with Multiple Sclerosis As a Latina Is a Full-Time Job How MS and Bladder Issues Made Me Rethink My Late Twenties Everyday Health: Young Latina With MS Finds Community via Social Media
British Vogue: “It Can Be Very Isolating”: What It’s Really Like Living With MS
Podcasts: The Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista Podcast: Multiple Sclerosis & Diversity Ft. Crystal Bedoya'
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Grief and Loss in the Latinx Community
In this episode we speak with Paulina Isabel Almarosa who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Latinx Grief. We discuss what grief and grieving is, how grief causes changes within us, how to help a loved one grieving and resources for those grieving.
Follow our guest, Paulina Isabel Almarosa, LCSW on Instagram: @latinxgrief & stay tuned for her to launch her private practice!
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Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Book: It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok- Megan Devine (available in Spanish)
The National Grief Center for Children & Families: dougy.org
Groups in SoCal: ourhouse-grief.org (free groups & education for children & adults)
Nationwide: Google your state’s Victims of Crime program for free counseling (for victims of crimes) -
Recuperando del Duelo
En este segmento sobre abuso de sustancias, damos la bienvenida a Paulina Isabel Almarosa , LCSW de Los Angeles, California, y la fundadora de Latinx Grief- una comunidad digital para personas que están recuperando de una perdida.
Ella nos habla de su experiencia profesional del duelo, cómo se define, los efectos que tiene sobre la mente, el cuerpo y el espirito, la mejor manera de apoyar a alguien y también comparte recursos. Sigue a Paulina en Instagram @latinxgrief
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Recursos Bilingüe:
Encuentre un terapeuta: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist
Megan Davine- Está bien que no estés bien
The Dougy Center: https://www.dougy.org/
Our Grief House (en Los Angeles): https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/
Nacional: Busquen por internet la oficina de Victimas de Crimen en su estado para terapia gratiuta y otros tipos de ayudas. -
Supporting Youth Sexual Abuse Survivors
In this episode we speak with Colombian American therapist Amanda Serrano, LCSW from North Carolina and CEO of Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda defines sexual abuse, the mental health effects of survivors, risk factors, the struggles in Latinx families after a disclosure, and she closes with guidance to survivores. Follow our guest, Amanda, on Instagram: @sunriseamanecerservices! Check out her information below.
Practice Website: SunriseAmanecerServices.org
Directory Profile: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/sunrise-amanecer-inc
If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/TikTok & Facebook: @LatinxTherapy
Find a Therapist: http://www.latinxtherapy.com
To support Latinx Therapy, consider donating to our non-profit foundation: alejandrefoundation.org