Therapy Talks Con Las Primas

Alvely & Dayhana
  • 4.8 (19)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

In each episode you will hear conversations between two primas who are both mental health professionals. We will discuss different topics around mental health, emotional wellness, and self-care from a Latinx perspective.

Episodes

  1. 08/17/2020

    Thank You for Listening— Lessons from Season 1

    In this week's episode we are reflecting on season 1 of this podcast. We will read some reviews and comments we have received from our listeners and we will also talk about the many ways doing this podcast has helped us grow. Stay tuned for season 2 which will air on November 9th, 2020.

    24 min

  2. 08/03/2020

    The Life Changing Power of Self-Compassion

    In this week's episode we will be discussing self-compassion and self nurturing, how you may be able to engage in it and different ways las primas practice self-compassion and self nurturing. We hope it is helpful to you. Resources: www.self-compassion.org & https://centerformsc.org/

    30 min

  3. 07/20/2020

    Was I Parentified As A Child?

    In this week's episode we will be discussing parentification, what it means, ways it impacts children, how it shows up in adulthood and a few questions for self-exploration. • Now that you have gained some information on parentification, has this been part of your experience? •In what ways were you parentified as a child? •Which of these signs most resonate with your experience? •How has being parentified impacted you as an adult?

    34 min

  4. 07/06/2020

    I Rise, You Rise, We Rise Together— Power Lives in the Collective

    In this week’s episode we discuss the concept of uplifting one another instead of competing with each other so that we can all rise together. We explore the importance of helping each other out, letting go of the comparisons to others, and practicing excitement for the accomplishments of your people and those you don’t know. We end the episode with some questions to consider for self-reflection as it relates to these topics, so make sure to listen to the end for those thought provoking questions. We hope you enjoy this episode!

    32 min

  5. 06/22/2020

    Unpacking Racism & Colorism in the Latinx Community

    The primas have a conversation on racism and colorism in the Latinx community and emphasize the important need for individuals to reflect on these topics to create a just and safe world for all people. They also discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and provide an incredible Spanish resource created by our friends @aliadasnc to help folks learn about racism. This resource can help to initiate conversations with our Spanish speaking loved ones. You can find this resource on Instagram- @aliadasnc

    23 min

  6. 05/25/2020

    The Primas Get Real About Their Mental Health

    In this episode the primas spill the tea on their own mental health. They have a deep conversation on their individual experiences with anxiety, panic attacks & depression & how this influenced them to become therapists. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend starting your search in the following directories:  www.latinxtherapy.com  www.therapyforlatinx.com  www.therapyden.com  www.psychologytoday.com

    39 min

  7. 05/11/2020

    Why is Mental Health Important?

    May is known as National Mental Health Month and in this episode the primas discuss the importance of mental health, and the stigma and barriers to seeking mental health treatment. They also provide information on what a therapy session may look like and discuss the meaning of being a Latinx cycle breaker. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend starting your search in the following directories:  www.latinxtherapy.com  www.therapyforlatinx.com  www.therapyden.com  www.psychologytoday.com

    25 min

  8. 04/27/2020

    A Loving Reminder that You’re Doing Enough

    In this episode, the primas provide a message of hope to remind us that we are doing enough during these fear-filled times. The primas also discuss the importance of resting & they explore various ways how cultural programming & the obsession with productivity has created a sense of shame when it comes to taking time to rest. There is power in choosing to rest & learning to sit with the emotions that come up especially during this pandemic. We hope you enjoy this episode.

    19 min

  9. 04/13/2020

    Tools to Manage Fear & Anxiety During COVID-19

    In this episode, the primas (cousins) follow up on their conversation about fear. This episode focuses on tools and techniques that can be used during the current coronavirus pandemic. We invite you to try out some of these tools and see what works for you and remember that this time we are living through is quite challenging and new, so we encourage you to be kind and gentle with yourself.  *** The information and resources contained on this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to assess, diagnose or be a substitute for professional clinical or medical advice. The use of this podcast does not imply nor establish any type of therapist-client relationship as this is not therapy. If you are in danger and need additional support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also find support in the resources below. •National Domestic Violence Hotline- https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1-800-799-7233  •Crisis Text Line- text the word HOME to 741741 to speak to a crisis counselor available 24/7  •National Suicide Prevention Hotline- call 1-800-273-8255 for free and confidential support available 24/7

    39 min

  10. 03/30/2020

    Introducing the Primas & A Conversation About Fear

    Welcome to our first episode where you get to meet and hear the voices behind this podcast, Dayhana Ray & Alvely Alcantara. We also begin with a conversation about fear particularly as it relates to fear about starting something new/chasing your goals. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you for listening & please follow us on Instagram @therapytalks.clp for additional conversations.

    13 min
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In each episode you will hear conversations between two primas who are both mental health professionals. We will discuss different topics around mental health, emotional wellness, and self-care from a Latinx perspective.

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