Self-care- Affirmation of Our Identity and the Intersectionality of Identities

Using popular education methodology, which recognizes and affirms the knowledge of each participant, we will explore how to approach self-care personally and within the community, examining the risk factors affecting the Latina/o/e community and other individuals with intersecting identities. The goal is to foster mutual support among colleagues and to better serve clients in substance use and addiction treatment. We will discuss risk factors, how to recognize them, and how to offer genuine, compassionate support to colleagues and clients in the Latina/o/e community working in behavioral health. Unity and mutual support make all the difference!

Reconciliation Through Self-Care: Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Communities

In our busy lives and constantly changing global environment, prioritizing self-care can feel like just another task on our to-do list. Dr. Valeria Manning will explore the core principles of self-care, focusing on sleep, nutrition, movement, and self-awareness, highlighting how simple, daily practices can help us prevent chronic illness. Drawing from modern science and cultural wisdom, she will discuss how investing in our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being not only improves our health but also plants seeds for the well-being of future generations, fostering reconciliation and healing within our communities.

Understanding family ties and conflicts between the first and second generation of migrants.

People who migrate face many challenges throughout their lives, both in their personal identities and family life. Between parents who migrate to a new country and their children who are born in that country, gaps in connection often emerge, affecting the nuclear family’s communication and bonds. This can lead to frustration, sadness, and anger, making it difficult to understand what each family member is experiencing. In our workshop and presentation, we will aim to help participants understand these challenges and offer effective communication tools that can be used to strengthen bonds of love and family well-being.

The Triangle of Power and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Practical Tools for the Community

We will explore how integrating the Triangle of Power (values, beliefs, and attitudes) with the eight dimensions of wellness can transform individuals' lives and strengthen community organizations. Through practical examples, ethical dilemmas, and applicable strategies, participants will learn how to use these concepts to enhance personal, team, and organizational well-being.

Reconciliation with our wounds and mistakes in order to accept the responsibility of self-care

We will explore the formation of automatic patterns of thought and behavior that lead to the adoption of self-destructive habits, which often occur on a subconscious level and block our ability to accept self-help. Central to this is the concept of worthiness. We will discuss how the subconscious convinces that we must be punished for the mistakes of the past.

You are Your Healer

We’ll introduce traditional health techniques that serve as tools for promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. The central purpose is to recognize the natural elements that are part of both the planet and physical body. We will express gratitude for life by recognizing the strength of the Earth's directions, embracing harmony and peace in being alive.