-Diana Franco I remember from a really young age my uncle was the life of the party, very out going, and always seem to have his “special” cup or a silver can in his hand. Drinking became so normalized in Hispanic household that there is an on-going joke in their countries that you are old […]
La Vida de La Fiesta: Cuando me di Cuenta que mi Tío era un Alcohólico
-Diana Franco Me acuerdo de una temprana edad que mi tío era la vida de la fiesta, muy sociable y siempre tenía su vaso especial una lata en su mano. Tomando se volvió tan normalizado en El hogar hispano que hay un chiste en sus países que la edad para tomar es cuando puedas ver […]
Gender Neutral Language
-Jarytza Linares Non-binary identities are increasingly being recognized in societies across the world. However, language is a barrier that has to be acknowledged in the validation of these identities. Several languages do not have this issue, as they may be inherently genderless. Some languages have masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral terms according to the situation. Other […]
It’s Not Always Physical
-Diana Franco The different types of domestic violence When thinking of domestic violence, physical violence always comes to mind. Not knowing the emotional bruises are just as bad or worst because it is a silent pain. The power and control wheel describes eight other ways of manipulation used by an abuser. Intimidation The use […]
Project THEM
We are so excited to announce our pilot program Project THEM, Trans Humanistic Empowerment Movement. THEM is an homage to the they/them/theirs pronouns that many transgender/nonbinary people use. Project THEM has been a collaborative effort that has grown out of a desire to create a safe space for trans people to be their truest […]
Suicide Prevention: What are Some Warning Signs
Now more than ever, our mental health is vital to our survival. We have been living in a pandemic for many months now and we are all negatively impacted in several ways. Our access to helpful resources is somewhat limited, yet we know that depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other struggles are more prevalent right now. […]
Age Appropriate Parenting
When it comes to parenting, we often wish there was a magical manual that gives us all the ins and outs of being a good parent. Punishment can feel like a grey area in the parenting world due to the differences in parenting styles we see. Having a basic understanding of age appropriate punishments can […]
Economic War is Still War
When we think of war it usually brings about images of our U.S. soldiers fighting overseas, or men and women experiencing oppressive and violent conditions within their own country. The very foundation of America’s democracy was built centuries ago by those same men and women who sought sanctuary from oppressive conditions within their own countries. […]
The Addiction and Mental Health Consumer Perspective
The challenges facing consumers with addiction or mental health issues are compounded when self-stigma mirrors social stigma. Thanks to misconceptions and lack of adequate public education about mental health and addiction issues, the consumer seeking recovery may find it almost impossible to get the help they need while also contributing to their own stigmatization. If […]