Rising with Resilience Therapy

06/08/2023

Perfectionism is the need to be or appear to be perfect. The need for perfectionism is often linked to shame, adverse childhood experiences, and low self-esteem.

✨Here are a few ways to challenge perfectionism✨

Intentionally do things imperfectly for exposure
Practice self-compassion to combat your inner critic 💓
Externalize the inner critic
Practice Mindfulness to hold space 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽
Connect with your inner child

04/13/2023

Gentle reminder: Rest is a basic need! 🫶🏽
Rest is essential for us to stay balanced and rejuvenated. 💗

✨Here are a few questions to self reflect about rest:

↠ What does rest look like for you?
↠ Do you schedule rest?
↠ How do you know you need to rest?
↠ What are your boundaries around rest?

04/08/2023

Self-criticism, shame, and guilt often creep up; and get in the way of embracing our feelings. Whether we accept it or not, feelings are a part of life. But sometimes, it’s hard to feel understood and validated by others. That’s why it’s important to remember that validation isn’t only found in external sources. We can resource ourselves and validate our own feelings.

Take some time for yourself and sit with how each statement makes you feel.

✨ What are some other self-validating statements you’ve said to yourself? ✨

04/04/2023

Is there something your inner child needs to hear today? 👧🏽👦🏽 How about these:⁣⁣

• You are enough.⁣⁣
• You are not responsible for protecting people who hurt you.
• You are worthy of love and affection.⁣⁣
• It's okay to make mistakes. ⁣⁣
• Don't forget to be silly and creative! ⁣⁣

03/29/2023

During my masters program I sought out therapy, I had a lot of stressors going on in my life including school, family, and anxiety. I found a Latina therapist which at the time, I thought was enough. We shared the same cultural background, I thought to myself; “she has to understand my world view and experiences”. Aye yai yai, was I wrong! 🤦🏽‍♀️ There was a lack of understanding and integration of intersectionality in my treatment with her. It’s safe to say after 3 sessions, I was out! ✌🏽

✨I am here to EMPOWER you to ask questions during your phone consultations with potential therapists. It is your time to interview the therapist; to learn about their training pertaining to systemic oppressions, intersectionality, and generational trauma. How does that show up the the therapeutic process? How do they address it? ✨

Here are a few questions that can help navigate your process in finding a culturally responsive therapist.

Resource: https://screening.mhanational.org/content/questions-help-qtbipoc-find-affirming-mental-health-providers/?layout=actions_a

03/24/2023

🗣️ Happy to announce I joined the directory! I’m feeling so much gratitude to be part of the Latinx community that allows me to connect & support mi gente (my people) in their healing journeys! ✨

I’m currently accepting new clients. Click on my bio to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to learn more. Looking forward to connecting with you!

Hi! Hola! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) first generation Latina. I offer Telehealth therapy to residents in California. My passion is supporting others in their healing because when one heals, it supports in healing communities. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stres...

03/01/2023

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” ✨
— Maya Angelou

Happy Women’s History Month! We celebrate the countless women who have fought courageously and unapologetically for equality, justice, & opportunities!