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Love & Healing: How Couples Therapy Strengthens Latinx Relationships

Love is a powerful force that binds us together, but it’s no secret that relationships can be challenging, especially for Latinx couples in Chicago. Cultural dynamics, societal pressures, and the process of acculturation can create unique obstacles that strain the fabric of relationships. However, there is hope. Couples therapy offers a transformative path toward strengthening …

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Latinx Familismo & Setting Personal Boundaries

Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

Merging Your Collectivistic Roots with an Individualistic Society Growing up, it’s likely that your mother and father—and your Abuela, Tio, and older primo—spoke of the importance of family, of supporting each other, and of staying united. La familia es todo, they would say—and repeat—sometimes sounding reminiscent of a direct warning. The underlying message likely became …

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The Science Behind Breaking a Sweat: The All-Natural, Highly-Effective Safeguard Against Depression & Anxiety

Latinx Talk Therapy, Anxiety / By Ernestina

If you feel fatigued and despondent, things can weigh on you heavily. The root of the problem can be complex brain chemistry, emotional turmoil, or past trauma. People suffering from major depression and anxiety disorders can find the demands of daily life overwhelming and too much to bear. These diagnosable mood disorders wreak havoc on …

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9 Ways to Practice Self-Love and Confidence

Mental Wellbeing, Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

The way an individual feels about themself can dictate their actions and their entire outlook on life. In fact, self-love and confidence and how much of it that a person has can have varying effects on one’s mental and emotional health, depending on how it affects them and how they view themselves. No one is …

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The Three Pillars of Mental Wellbeing and How To Strengthen Your Mental Health

Mental Wellbeing, Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

It is said that mindfulness is the key to a strong and healthy mental being. While that is true, mindfulness is not the only way to achieve this. Mental health can be achieved through three main practices, which are mental flexibility, mindfulness, and resilience. Each of these “pillars” is equally important when it comes to …

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How to Support a Friend or Loved One When Their Anxiety and Stress is Triggered

Anxiety, Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

Dealing with anxiety and stress is natural. Everyone, at some point or another, experiences the effects of stress and they may even experience stressful moments plenty of times throughout their lives. Some people deal with higher levels of anxiety than others which is why it is so important to openly speak about these situations with …

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Reliving Trauma: The Psychological Impact of Past Events

Latinx Talk Therapy, PTSD / By Ernestina

It has become rather common for several people, especially in the United States, to undergo some form of trauma. Whether you were involved in an abusive relationship, a car accident, or any other life-changing event, trauma can definitely be linked to your present health and how you are currently feeling. Even worse, these experiences are …

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3 Tips for Dealing with COVID-19

Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

During this pandemic, many people may feel like they’re surrounded by chaos. Covid-19 has uprooted much of the normalcy of our lives and reminded us that few things are guaranteed. It is a time that’s been filled with grief, pain, hope, and unexpected acts of kindness. I am also hoping that it is an opportunity for reflection for each and every one of us.

4 Tips to Navigate Relationship During Quarantine

Latinx Talk Therapy / By Ernestina

4 Tips to Navigate Relationship During Quarantine We are over a month into social distancing, and most of us are confined to our homes in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. For those of us who have chosen to quarantine with our partners, this means facing an indefinite amount of time in close …

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