How to Talk to [Mamí & Papí] about Anything
Society & Culture:Relationships
Elizabeth is surprised and relieved to learn her Filipino mom is finally ready to see a therapist, but she's unsure of how to support her. And Roanne de Guia-Samuels, a psychotherapist who works with Filipino women, speaks with Juleyka about reading nonverbal cues and tuning in to communication nuances when speaking with loved ones about their mental health.
Featured Expert:
Roanne de Guia-Samuels is a licensed psychotherapist, mom of 4, and an immigrant twice in America. She has frequented at least 500 Filipino households & counting. She is the author of the Ebook: 5 Pinoy Love Languages & the creator of the presentation entitled: Filipino Core Values & Considerations in Culturally-Responsive Care presented to various organizations including the UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities Team. Roanne was the lead clinician & pioneer for Solano County’s first Filipino Outreach Project for 5 years. She has been featured in the Filipino American Woman Podcast, at Apple, Inc., UC Davis Bulosan Center and NPR’s Code Switch. Roanne is a lover of Kapeng Barako (straight from Batangas) , a gardener-wanna-be & enjoys belly-laughing with her children. Learn more about her work and private practice Kalamansi Juice here.
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