Therapy Talks Con Las Primas

A few weeks ago, we asked our listeners that follow us on instagram to let us know what topics they wanted us to explore, so today we are going to discuss one of the topics that was requested; how to stay motivated. So if you would like us to discuss a specific topic, follow us on IG, and let us know what that topic is... For this episode, we will be discussing what motivation is, the different components to motivation, what can impact our motivation and ways las primas stay motivated. Lastly we will end our episode with some self-reflection questions so go ahead and listen to get those questions. We hope you enjoy this episode!

**The information and resources contained on this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to assess, diagnose or be a substitute for professional clinical or medical advice. The use of this podcast does not imply nor establish any type of therapist-client relationship as this is not therapy. If you are in danger and need additional support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also find support in the resources below.

*The music on this episode is “Verano Sensual” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5049-verano-sensual

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We invite you to get comfy and listen as the Primas have a casual conversation on growth, fears, importance of taking time off and new ideas for the podcast. Season 1 was fun, fruitful & life changing. In season 2, we will continue to discuss many topics (some requested by you all) as well as inviting other therapists that are doing incredible work. •The music on this episode is “Verano Sensual” by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5049-verano-sensual

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this week's episode we are reflecting on season 1 of this podcast. We will read some reviews and comments we have received from our listeners and we will also talk about the many ways doing this podcast has helped us grow. Stay tuned for season 2 which will air on November 9th, 2020.

In this week's episode we will be discussing self-compassion and self nurturing, how you may be able to engage in it and different ways las primas practice self-compassion and self nurturing. We hope it is helpful to you. Resources: www.self-compassion.org & https://centerformsc.org/

In this week's episode we will be discussing parentification, what it means, ways it impacts children, how it shows up in adulthood and a few questions for self-exploration. •

Now that you have gained some information on parentification, has this been part of your experience?

•In what ways were you parentified as a child?

•Which of these signs most resonate with your experience?

•How has being parentified impacted you as an adult?

In this week’s episode we discuss the concept of uplifting one another instead of competing with each other so that we can all rise together. We explore the importance of helping each other out, letting go of the comparisons to others, and practicing excitement for the accomplishments of your people and those you don’t know. We end the episode with some questions to consider for self-reflection as it relates to these topics, so make sure to listen to the end for those thought provoking questions. We hope you enjoy this episode!

The primas have a conversation on racism and colorism in the Latinx community and emphasize the important need for individuals to reflect on these topics to create a just and safe world for all people. They also discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and provide an incredible Spanish resource created by our friends @aliadasnc to help folks learn about racism. This resource can help to initiate conversations with our Spanish speaking loved ones. You can find this resource on Instagram- @aliadasnc

In this episode the primas spill the tea on their own mental health. They have a deep conversation on their individual experiences with anxiety, panic attacks & depression & how this influenced them to become therapists. If you are looking for a therapist we recommend starting your search in the following directories: 

www.latinxtherapy.com 

www.therapyforlatinx.com 

www.therapyden.com 

www.psychologytoday.com

In this episode, the primas provide a message of hope to remind us that we are doing enough during these fear-filled times. The primas also discuss the importance of resting & they explore various ways how cultural programming & the obsession with productivity has created a sense of shame when it comes to taking time to rest. There is power in choosing to rest & learning to sit with the emotions that come up especially during this pandemic. We hope you enjoy this episode.