Latinx Therapy will be a bilingual weekly podcast that discusses mental health from a cultural and strengths-based perspective. Join Adriana Alejandre, interview&nbsp;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. &nbsp; Each episode will be referred to a "sesión" (a "session" in Spanish). In this introductory&nbsp;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&nbsp;sesiónes we will be offering: QUESTION &amp; ANSWER&nbsp;Segments will be part of all episodes. Record your message on the recorder&nbsp;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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;  BONUS&nbsp;sesiónes&nbsp;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!&nbsp; For more information and bilingual resources, visit latinxtherapy.live/

Introduction to Latinx Therapy

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 episode, 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.&nbsp; You can find more about Maritza at&nbsp;www.mindfulquestrelationshipcounseling.com/&nbsp; Instagram: @MindfulQuestRC Facebook: Mindful Quest Counseling Resources:  ChildHelp: www.childhelp.org&nbsp;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&nbsp;  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

2- When La Chancla Crosses the Line

In sesión 3, 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. &nbsp; Elena Apaza&nbsp;graduated from Regis College in Boston. She is an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified&nbsp;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. Elena has a Peruvian background and shares in this sesión how mental health was stigmatized in her family. &nbsp;Resources:  Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: www.dbsalliance.org International Bipolar Foundation:&nbsp;www.ibpf.org/&nbsp; NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness):&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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

Bipolar Disorder: It's Not What You Think

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.&nbsp; Find more about Nancy Salas at her family's YouTube channel: RealityChangers IG: @SimplyNancySalas Twitter: @NanSal26 Facebook:@RealityChangersFamily Resources:&nbsp; 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 &nbsp; &nbsp;

Break the Stigma: From Self-Mutilator to Warrior

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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:&nbsp;latinxtherapypodcast@gmail.com.&nbsp; Recursos de hoy: Encuentren&nbsp;más en su&nbsp;página:&nbsp;http://mujerbalance.com/ Ejercicio de Respiración Profunda Cómo Meditar (Para Principiantes) &nbsp;

Técnicas Para Encontrar La Felicidad

¡Bienvenido 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). 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/ &nbsp;

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Latinx Therapy is a weekly podcast that discusses mental health topics related to Latinas, Latinos and Latinx individuals in efforts to demystify myths and diagnosis that truly exist. Cultural and commonly stigmatized themes will be discussed with Latinx mental health professionals, psychiatrists, doctors, bloggers, tv personalities, social media influencers, entrepreneurs and many more. We will have educational segments and once a month a Break The Stigma segment where Latinx voices who have struggled with mental health issues can openly share their experiences. Join Adriana Alejandra Alejandre, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, on this mission to break the stigma to learn self-help techniques, how to support ourselves or those around us that struggle with mental illnesses and to create cultural competency for other providers working with the Latinx population.

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