The Institute is a community-building entity focused on wellness and strengths of the Chicana/o/x community through the lens of Chicana/o/x Psychology. In our work, we address both risk and protective factors related to the wellness of the Chicana/o/x community, including historical factors of oppression as well as ancestral strengths and wisdom. We facilitate conversations about community struggles along with healthy development of self-image and positive cultural identity. We provide community platica workshops on cultural revitalization and overall community mental health and wellness by focusing on liberation, social justice, and self-determination. For us, Chicanx Psychology is “Gente Psychology”; meaning that we work to be responsive to the voices of the Chicana/o/x community while being aware of the generational wisdom of our people. The “answers” to many of the struggles we face are held within our cultural legacy. We also provide professional development and continuing education training for mental health professionals privileging Chicanx Affirmative approaches.
Click the link below to reach our home page and learn about upcoming platicas, trainings, and other updates!
Watch the story behind the founding of the Institute by co-founders Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa and Jessica Tlazoltiani Zamarripa.
Hi, I have a question, is this institute linked with any college or university?
Hi Brenda! No. The Institute is an independent, community-based non-profit organization.
I am looking forward to the classes!
Looking forward to having you in the class!
How do I register for the class?
Hello Yolanda! You can register at this link: https://razapsychology.org/2021/06/06/explorations-in-chicana-o-x-identity-a-chicanx-psychology-course-fall-2021/