Breaking Stigmas: A Conversation on Trauma, Culture, and Mental Health with Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado
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Welcome to a captivating conversation with Dr. Gabriela Hurtado Alvarado, the heart and soul behind Prickly Pear, a bicultural mental health practice in Austin, Texas. Her work is nothing short of revolutionary as she sheds light on the intersection of cultural identity and trauma, exploring the powerful role of trauma-informed care. Sharing her personal journey from college activism to leading a mental health practice, Dr. Hurtado Alvarado illustrates the dedication needed to become a clinical psychologist, and the transformative power of understanding trauma through a multicultural lens.
As we meander through the labyrinth of mental health treatment strategies, you'll discover how Dr. Hurtado Alvarado employs a blend of DBT, ACT, CBT, somatic work, mindfulness and breathing-based practices, narrative approaches, and psycho-education to empower her clients. But the conversation doesn't stop there. We also tackle head-on the stigma and shame that often surround mental health in cultural communities, debunking common misconceptions about trauma in the process. This episode is an invitation to shift your perspective on mental health, and a testament to how trauma-informed care can serve as a lighthouse guiding the healing process.
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