This will be an on-line Webinar using zoom.us This training will focus on ways to recognize and respond to various aspects of culture that both the client and the mental health provider bring to the therapeutic relationship. Cultural influences are present in all clinical interactions. … Continue reading Approaching Culture Authentically in Clinical Practice
The Institute of Chicana/0 Psychology stands in solidarity with the current call and actions of those outraged by yet another tragic, unjustified killing of a Black man by the police. The death of George Floyd is another indication of the unsafe climate for Black and … Continue reading Statement on the Death of George Floyd #GeorgeFloyd
About the Webinar: This webinar will explore the idea that the process of therapy (talking with a professional for work on one’s struggles) actually connects historically with the ancestral practices of the Chicanx community (and other Brown, Black, Indigenous communities). This is an On-Line event … Continue reading WEBINAR! Therapy is Ours: De-stigmatizing & Decolonizing Mental Health
About The Webinar The role of cultural values and beliefs are key components in our expressions of well-being and distress. In this webinar, we will review foundations of culturally responsive communication, discuss the role of culture in crisis situations, and learn culturally appropriate responses in … Continue reading WEBINAR on Cultural Responsiveness in Crisis Situations – March 26th
Join us for an evening with Roberto Cintli Rodriguez as he discusses his most recent book Yolqui, a Warrior Summoned from the Spirit World: Testimonios on Violence, published by U of Arizona Press. “This book makes evident the links between colonial violence against Red-Black-Brown bodies … Continue reading A Platica on Community Violence & Healing: An evening with Roberto Cintli Rodriguez & the Institute of Chicana/o Psychology
Feb. 15th at Casa de Resistencia in Austin, TX! Join us and learn about the long & rich history of Chicanx contributions to the field of psychology and mental health! Learn about a Chicanx Psychology developed from our peoples history and experiences. Starting from our … Continue reading History of Chicanx Psychology: Ancestral to Current Contributions
A day of cultural strengthening and cultural reconnection to our Chicanx heritage. We will have workshops, healing, celebration. We will discuss identity, family, spirituality and what it means to be living Brown in our society today. We will have Loteria with Therapists of Color, a … Continue reading Living Brown: A Day of Cultural Reconnection and Celebration
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This training will discuss a Competency-based, Culturally Responsive approach to working with diverse families & clients. Acculturation, ethnic identity, collectivistic v. individualistic orientations, gender roles will be discussed. The training is for mental health and social service providers BUT … Continue reading May 26th – Working with Culturally Diverse Families & Clients
Workshops & Training to provide Quality Mental Health Services to the Chicana/o Community Community Workshops Workshops open to community members on various topics in Chicana/o Psychology related to improving the well being of the Chicana/o community. Training for Mental Health Professionals Provides culturally responsive curricula … Continue reading INSTITUTE OF CHICANA/O PSYCHOLOGY
