Marta Garcia-Rodriguez LCSW

10/10/2025

09/30/2025

Reminder: Not every thought is a fact.

08/22/2025

10 signs of low emotional intelligence
1. Holding grudges
2. Lack of emotional control
3. Lack of self awareness
4. Tendency to jump to conclusions
5. Being easily offended
6. Frequently offending others unknowingly.
7. Typically feeling unmoved by sad movies
or stories.
8. Inability to maintain friendships.
9. Difficulty reading the room.
10. Assuming everyone thinks the same way
you do.

08/02/2025

A sign that therapy is working

You feel better about yourself, your life, or the future.

07/28/2025

Woke" originally referred to awareness of social and racial justice issues, particularly within the African American community. However, it has since become a highly politicized term, with its meaning shifting to encompass a range of views, often used as both a compliment and an insult.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
• Original Meaning:�In African American Vernacular English, "woke" has been used since the early to mid-20th century to signify being aware of racial prejudice and discrimination. It often appeared in the phrase "stay woke," urging people to remain vigilant against injustice. ����
• Expansion of Meaning:�The term gained wider recognition and use during the Black Lives Matter movement in the 2010s, extending to broader awareness of social inequalities like sexism and LGBTQ+ rights. ����
• Politicization:�In recent years, "woke" has been co-opted and weaponized in political discourse, particularly by some on the political right, to criticize what they perceive as excessive political correctness or left-leaning ideologies. ����
• Polarizing Effect:�The term has become highly divisive, with its meaning and application varying widely depending on the speaker and audience. Some see it as a positive term for advocating for social justice, while others use it negatively to criticize what they see as excessive wokeness. ���

04/26/2025

Retired mental health professionals! If you’d like to hone your presentor skills:
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04/20/2025

Happy Resurrection Sunday! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

03/30/2025

A social worker’s core value:

Social Justice:
Social workers advocate for social justice and work to eliminate discrimination and oppression, promoting equality and fairness for all.

03/04/2025

Maintaining your mental health is equally vital as maintaining your physical health.

01/16/2025

Be kind….its free.

01/09/2025

Yes….