Thank You Everybody

The 2023 Hispanic Mental Health Conference was a success. We had over 500 people in attendance which included speakers, volunteers, and attendees.

Images from the 2023 conference

The 2023 Conference

Featured Speakers

Sessions

Keynote Address
Dr. Nacho Jerero
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Keynote Question and Answer Session
Dr. Nacho Jerero

Session A

Understanding the Personal Story of Immigrants and the Process of Adaptation
Veronica Corona Barker, LPC, LCDC
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Hidden Neurological Symptoms: Understanding the Connections Between Environment and Psychological Symptoms in Patients ***En Español***
Dr. Jose 'Pepe' Lopez, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor, CSC and Aaron Gallegos, NP

Providing Culturally Sensitive Trauma-Informed Care to Hispanic Students within the Dallas College System
Dalia Blell, MSW, LCSW-S and Socorro Preciado, PhD, LPC-S

Ethics and Differences in Personal Values
Vanessa Vales LCSW-S
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A Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspective of the Latinx/e Marital Relationship: Exploring Marital Fusion
Federico Mendez, LMFT

Gestalt Therapy and the Hispanic Community: More Than the Empty Chair!
Elizabeth Cruz, LCSW

Benefits of Laughter & So Much More!
Rosa Linda Cruz, LPC, CSC, CLYL & M.Ed.
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First Generation Americans & Mental Health
Zamanda Martinez, LPC
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Immigration Law Panel Discussion
Moderator - Cristal Retana
Attorneys - Tawsif Chowdhury, Maria Bravo-Escoto, Oscar Escoto, and Sovmya George

Healthy Parenting Practices Within the Scope of Latinx Culture
Elizabeth Palafox, LMSW
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Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma in the Hispanic Community
Ana Marcela Rodriguez, LMFT, & Diana Beltran, LCSW
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Session B

Hidden Neurological Symptoms: Understanding the Connections Between Environment and Psychological Symptoms in Patients
Dr. Jose 'Pepe' Lopez, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor, CSC (SMU) and Aaron Gallegos, NP

Journey of Hope: Considerations and Interventions when Working with Latinx Immigrant Families
Alina Ramirez, Ph.D., LCSW-S, and Diana Rodriguez, M.A., NCC, LPC

Decolonizing Social Work: The Systemic Oppressive Practice of Unpaid Work in the Social Work Profession
Nury Marquez, LCSW-S
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Dallas ISD's Cross-Departmental Approach to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Dr. Annmarie Perez, Psy.D., L.P., Lindsey M. Hernandez, MS, NCC, LPC, CSC
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Third Culture Kids: How to Serve Those Who Have Been Raised in Many Countries
Jeffrey Proctor, LPC, & Rebekah Proctor, Life Coach
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Salud Mental Perinatal en la Comunidad Hispana (Perinatal Mental Health in the Hispanic Community) ***En Español***
Merenid Plane Camacho

Compartiendo Esperanza: Mental Wellness in the Latinx Community ***En Español***
Tiffany Gomez and Rebecca Henriauez

Cultivating the Capacity to Cope: How to Take Care of Yourself
Natasha Richardson, LPC

Mental Health and Substance Use in Teens
Angel Mendoza, MA, LPC, LCDC

Healing and Growth for Latinx Clients: Culturally Considerate Interventions
Jacqueline Gutierrez, MS, LPC, NCC, and Jessica Sanchez, LPC-A
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La Pieza Oue Falta: How Gender Roles and Cultural Norms Impacted How Latinas Learn about Sex
Toni Gallegos
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Session C

First Generation Americans & Mental Health: Understanding your First Gen Clients
Zamanda Martinez, LPC

Exploring the Impact of Double Consciousness on Mental Health: The Unique Challenges Faced by Afro-Latinas
Litza Christina Bodden, LPC, and Karen C. Gidding, LPC
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Craft Workshop: Transform Your Life with Positive Self-Talk
Ursula Rodriguez
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Men do Therapy
René Garcia, LPC, LMFT, LCDC

Play Therapy Techniques with the Latino Community
Norma Garcia, LCSW-S, and Amanda Montero. MSW

Benefits of Laughter & So Much More!
Rosa Linda Cruz, LPC, CSC, CLYL & M.Ed.
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Playing in The Sand is Not Just for Kids: Use of Sand Tray for Managing Stress and Emotions
Brenda Zavala, LCSW, and Tiffany Gomez. MSW Intern
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LGBTO+ within the Hispanic Communit
Dr. Enny Torres, PsyD, LP and Dr. Kimberly Rodriguez

Intergenerational Trauma and Holistic Ways of Healing: Going Back to Our Roots
Erica Sandoval, LCSW
Elizabeth Conde, LCSW
Rosita Marinez, MS-NLP, ADV-CSW
Elizabeth Amadiz, MSW Intern
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Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

Patrón Título (Title Sponsor)


Patrón Platino (Platinum Sponsor)


Patrón Oro (Gold Sponsor)


Patrón Plata (Silver Sponsor)