Ines Estrada Vigil Bilingual Psychologist

16/02/2026

Coping with Financial Guilt While Studying Abroad

College students are pushed to grow quickly. Besides dealing with all the changes to the college itself, something new comes into play: financial stress. College students face important financial decisions. Some receive family help, others pay for their education, often relying on student loans and credit cards. College students suffering financial stress have poor physical and mental health. They do not eat properly....

College students are pushed to grow quickly. Besides dealing with all the changes to the college itself, something new comes into play: financial stress. College students face important financial d…

08/02/2026

El arte de la serenidad: Herramientas para entrenar una mente en calma

La serenidad no es solo un sentimiento pasajero; desde la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual, podemos pensarla como un repertorio de habilidades que incluye pensamientos funcionales y comportamientos orientados a la calma. Nos permite anclarnos en el aquí y ahora, otorgándonos la flexibilidad necesaria para reevaluar nuestras vivencias y elegir respuestas más adaptativas ante los estímulos del entorno. El poder de las emociones positivas…...

La serenidad no es solo un sentimiento pasajero; desde la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual, podemos pensarla como un repertorio de habilidades que incluye pensamientos funcionales y comportamientos ori…

07/02/2026

Mascotas en COVID

COVID 19 Como las mascotas nos ayudan a transitar el aislamiento social obligatorio...

COVID 19 Como las mascotas nos ayudan a transitar el aislamiento social obligatorio

05/02/2026

The Difference Between Time Out and Silent Treatment

“Time out” is a tool we usually use with kids when they are having a tantrum. Kids don’t know how to talk about their frustration at a certain age. They express it by yelling, crying, and throwing themselves to the floor. Desperate parents come and ask what I should do to stop him. As psychologists we say, first, try to hug them....

“Time out” is a tool we usually use with kids when they are having a tantrum. Kids don’t know how to talk about their frustration at a certain age. They express it by yelling, crying, and throwing …

01/02/2026

Coping with Homesickness While Studying Abroad

Finally, you are starting your studying abroad program. Many mixed feelings are overwhelming your mind. The adventure of the new experience and the fear of the unknown. Personal pressure to succeed is immense. Family expectations add to this burden. This just puts more pressure on the game. Studying abroad is a wonderful experience and a big challenge. When you study abroad for a semester or a year, you will spend time immersed in an unfamiliar environment....

Finally, you are starting your studying abroad program. Many mixed feelings are overwhelming your mind. The adventure of the new experience and the fear of the unknown. Personal pressure to succeed…

25/01/2026

La Luz y la Oscuridad: Acepta tu Verdadera Humanidad

La Danza entre la Luz y la Oscuridad: Guía para Integrar nuestras Sombras Vivimos en una época que rinde culto a la transparencia, la felicidad constante y la "perfección" estética. Se nos exige ser seres de luz: prolijos, coherentes y siempre fuertes. Sin embargo, esta búsqueda de una "luz total" es una trampa psicológica. Intentar eliminar nuestras fisuras es, en última instancia, intentar dejar de ser humanos....

La Danza entre la Luz y la Oscuridad: Guía para Integrar nuestras Sombras Vivimos en una época que rinde culto a la transparencia, la felicidad constante y la «perfección» estética. Se nos exige se…

23/01/2026

Coping with Financial Guilt While Studying Abroad

College students are pushed to grow quickly. Besides dealing with all the changes to the college itself, something new comes into play: financial stress. College students face important financial decisions. Some receive family help, others pay for their education, often relying on student loans and credit cards. College students suffering financial stress have poor physical and mental health. They do not eat properly....

College students are pushed to grow quickly. Besides dealing with all the changes to the college itself, something new comes into play: financial stress. College students face important financial d…

20/01/2026

Cómo encontrar calma en tiempos de ansiedad

Hay momentos en los cuales es muy difícil no sentirse sobrepasado. Para muchos de nosotros el mundo nunca ha sido tan inestable. Pareciera que todos los días aparece una nueva preocupación, que altera nuestro equilibrio y requiere una nueva adaptación. En medio de toda esta movilización exterior e interior, algunos de nosotros buscamos calma. No podemos parar la tormenta, pero si como nos paramos en ella....

Hay momentos en los cuales es muy difícil no sentirse sobrepasado. Para muchos de nosotros el mundo nunca ha sido tan inestable. Pareciera que todos los días aparece una nueva preocupación, que alt…

18/01/2026

Navigating Cultural Challenges with Host Families

Beyond Accommodation: The Psychology of Living with a Host Family Living with a host family during a study abroad program is much more than just finding a place to sleep. It’s an exercise in deep psychological and emotional immersion that challenges your perceptions, expands your identity, and fosters remarkable resilience. This unique experience pushes you out of your comfort zone. It lets you confront both the charms of a new culture and the complexities of mental adaptation....

Beyond Accommodation: The Psychology of Living with a Host Family Living with a host family during a study abroad program is much more than just finding a place to sleep. It’s an exercise in deep p…

12/01/2026

How to Survive Your Study Abroad Program if You’re an Introvert…

Studying abroad can be one of the best experiences you can have in life. It can be an exciting time. You discover a new culture and a new place. I went through it myself. It was not last century but, the internet and social media were not part of the deal. And that is a huge difference Communication with our families and friends happened through the mail....

Studying abroad can be one of the best experiences you can have in life. It can be an exciting time. You discover a new culture and a new place. I went through it myself. It was not last century bu…

27/12/2025