Latinx Therapy
Latinx Therapy
Adriana Alejandre, LMFT | Conversations about Mental Health Myths
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.
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.  Please subscribe to the YouTube: youtube.com/@latinxtherapy If you are seeking a therapist, please latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist
Sep 11, 2023
41 min
Terapia de sueños con Terapeuta Claudia Barfoot
En este episodio hablamos con Claudia Barfoot, consejera licenciada de salud mental. Conversamos sobre qué es la terapia de trabajo de sueño. Claudia nos explica cómo es que alguien puede especializarse en este tipo de terapia, que se puede esperar un cliente al recibir esta terapia y nos da ejemplos de algunos sueños comunes y su percepción de cuando uno sueña con una casa y más.  Para obtener más información sobre la invitada de hoy, visite: https://www.claudiabarfoot.com/ Instagram / Facebook: @thelandofpossible Encuentra un terapeuta Latinx: latinxtherapy.com y siguenos en @latinxtherapy en Instagram, Facebook, YouTube y Tik Tok!
Apr 18, 2022
16 min
Dream Work in Therapy
In this episode we speak with Claudia Barfoot who is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Colorado. We discuss what Dream Work Therapy is, how to become a therapist specializing in Dream Work, what clients can expect in this type of therapy, and Claudia provides an interesting viewpoint of dreams we may commonly experience.  Follow our guest, Claudia on Instagram: @thelandofpossible! Check out her profile in our directory:  https://latinxtherapy.com/therapists/claudia-barfoot-ma-plc-lmhc/  ClaudiaBarfoot.com Stay tuned for workshops in May 2022 If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!  Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter/TikTok & Facebook: @LatinxTherapy Resources Mentioned in Episode:  Find a Therapist http://www.latinxtherapy.com Dream school in Canada by Toko-Pa Turner: thebasehealing.com/tokopa-turner Books:Where People Fly and Water Runs Uphill by Jeremy Taylor Robert Moss The Oracle of Night by Sidarta Ribeiro
Apr 5, 2022
27 min
Apoyando los jóvenes sobrevivientes del abuso sexual
En este episodio hablamos con la terapeuta Colombiana Americana Amanda Serrano, LCSW (trabajadora social  titulada en ambiente clínico) de North Carolina y directora ejecutiva de Sunrise-Amanecer Inc. Amanda define el abuso sexual, el impacto en la salud mental, factores de riesgo, el conflicto en las familias Latinx después de una revelación, y cierra la conversación con un mensaje de consejo para los sobrevivientes de este tipo de abuso. Sigue nuestra invitada, Amanda en Instagram : @sunriseamanecerservices ! Mira debajo para más información de ella.  Recursos:  https://www.childwelfare.gov/spanish/ https://www.stopitnow.org/ohc-content/comportamientos-para-observar-cuando-los-adultos-estan-con-los-ninos-y-las-senales-que  https://www.rainn.org/es  Victimas de crimen (busque en su estado): https://www.benefits.gov/es/benefit/4416 
Mar 28, 2022
22 min
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
Mar 22, 2022
28 min
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  Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos una reseña en iTunes!  Para apoyar esta causa, considere donar, contáctenos en info@latinxtherapy.com o continúe a través de Venmo handle @latinxtherapy.  Síganos en las redes sociales: IG / Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy 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. 
Aug 20, 2021
16 min
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! If you like this episode, leave us a review on iTunes.    Follow us on social media: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy.  If you’d like to contribute to the projects and the podcast, please consider donating to our fundraiser.  Find a Therapist: http://www.latinxtherapy.com 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)
May 22, 2021
22 min
Season 4 Trailer!
Welcome to Season 4! We made it fam!    In this trailer, founder of Latinx Therapy, Adriana Alejandre gives insight as to how season 4 will be structured and updates you all on some life changes.    If you are new to Latinx Therapy, feel free to catch up on other episodes that catch your eye & we recommend sharing a Spanish episode with a family member, too. Use #latinxtherapy on social media to refer to the podcast!   Adriana will discuss various mental health topics with not only Latinx mental health professionals, but also with community members. Our episodes stay focused on the myths carried in our culture from generations ago, with a decolonized perspective.    If you’d like to contribute to the projects and the podcast, please consider donating to our fundraiser: https://donorbox.org/latinxtherapy    For more information and bilingual resources, visit latinxtherapy.com    Follow Us on Our Channels:  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok: @latinxtherapy 
Apr 29, 2021
8 min
Break the Stigma with Founder of Consent Parenting!
Trigger Warning- In this episode we discuss sexual abuse & there is a mention of porn. In this special Break the Stigma episode, and final segment of Season 3, we get to know Rosalia Rivera- a coach, consent educator specialist, mom and founder of Consent Parenting. We learn about digital safety and ways to protect our children from online predators, whether they are strangers or people you & your child may know. We discuss ways human traffickers use online spaces to access children, demystify the myths around online safety and educate you on what grooming may look like. About our guest, Rosalia Rivera: Consent Parenting: https://www.consentparenting.com/ Her Podcast: https://aboutconsent.com Facebook: Consent Parenting Instagram: @consentparenting If you like this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. 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 donate via Venmo  @latinxtherapy.  Find a Therapist: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist Resources from Episode: Amaze.org (Eng/Spa) CommonSenseMedia.org (Eng/Spa)
Feb 9, 2021
29 min
Salud Mental de los Jóvenes Inmigrantes
En este segmento, tenemos una discusión con Stephanie Del Chiaro, terapeuta licenciada de matrimonio y familia, y también la fundadora de su consultorio en San Francisco, CA. Hablamos sobre las implicaciones emocionales del estatus migratorio, familia, educación, e intervenciones que ayudarán a los jóvenes inmigrantes en terapia. Información sobre nuestra invitada, Stephanie: Instagram: @sdc_therapy Puede comunicarse con Stephanie y su práctica en: sites.google.com/stephaniedelchiaro.org/therapy/home  Stephanie también es un miembro de nuestro directorio: latinxtherapy.com/therapists/stephanie-del-chiaro-lmft/  Si te gusta este episodio, déjanos un comentario en Apple Podcasts Review.  Síguenos en las redes: IG/Twitter: @LatinxTherapy, Facebook: Latinx Therapy.  Para apoyar esta causa, considere hacer una donación para ayudar con los costos de producción.Venmo @LatinxTherapy.  Encuentre un terapeuta: www.latinxtherapy.com/find-a-therapist Recursos mencionado en el segmento: Informed Immigrant: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ Immigrants Rising: https://immigrantsrising.org/  First5 CA: https://www.first5california.com/en-us/  Servicios legales: https://www.chirla.org/  Dreamers RoadMap- para becas: http://dreamersroadmap.org/ 
Jan 29, 2021
25 min
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