A dedicated space where mental health meets cultural understanding. Here, the team shares insightful articles that delve into the unique challenges and strengths of the Latinx community
In recent months, increased raids, detentions, and aggressive enforcement in Latinx and mixed-status communities have pushed many into a constant state of survival, whether you’re directly impacted or watching the fear ripple through your neighbor’s home. Many in our comunidad…
If SNAP or food benefits are paused or delayed, you’re not alone. Many families across Chicago depend on these programs to stay nourished and supported. While the government works through funding challenges, our community continues to step up because care…
Every year, as the vibrant flores de cempasúchil begin to bloom and the scent of pan de muerto fills our homes, many of us in the Latinx community come together to honor one of the most meaningful traditions, Día de…
If you’ve ever felt your heart race when you’re nervous, your stomach drop when you’re scared, or tears come out of nowhere esa es your vagus nerve doing its thing. The vagus nerve is like a secret messenger between your…
We all have parts of ourselves we don’t always want to look at, feelings we hide, thoughts we judge, or past moments we’d rather forget. Shadow work, or shadow integration, is about turning toward those hidden parts with curiosity, not…
Inside each of us is a younger version of ourselves, the niño who felt joy, fear, confusion, or love. Inner child healing is about connecting with that younger part and giving it what it needed but didn’t always receive: safety,…
Stories aren’t told out loud, they live in our habits, fears, our nervous systems, and family rules. Generational trauma and beliefs are passed down like family recipes: not always written down, but deeply felt….
If you’ve ever felt nervous or anxious, box breathing is a simple exercise that can help you calm down quickly. Many therapists recommend box breathing because it’s easy to do anywhere, anytime….
If you or someone you love is going through the immigration process, you may have heard about a psychological evaluation. This type of evaluation can support immigration cases like asylum, VAWA, U-visas, or hardship waivers. But what’s just as important…
