Healing Generations: Dr. Norma García on Latino Mental Health, Play Therapy & Breaking Family Cycles

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of The Global Latin Factor Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Norma García, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist, and founder of Centro de Consejería Familiar in Arlington, Texas.Dr. García shares her powerful journey—from her early roots and her family’s move to the United States to discovering social work, overcoming academic challenges, and earning her PhD. She breaks down what it truly means to support Latino families through culturally sensitive therapy, play therapy, and trauma-informed counseling.We explore the core values of social work, including self-determination, inherent dignity and worth, and the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship. Dr. García also talks about the generational cycles she sees most in the Latino community and how parents, children, and teens can begin the healing process.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Latino mental health, child development, emotional healing, and the power of culturally rooted therapy.✨ Topics CoveredLatino roots, immigration, culture & identityHow Dr. García discovered social work at a young ageThe path to becoming an LCSW, Registered Play Therapist & PhDPlay Therapy and its impact on childrenMental health stigma in the Latino communityCultural barriers to therapyBreaking generational cycles in familiesParenting, emotional intelligence, childhood traumaSelf-determination & dignity in social workBuilding strong therapeutic relationshipsPodcast site: https://thegloballatinfactor.comIf you believe in empowering the Latino community and want to be part of our mission through sponsorships or collaborations, let’s connect. 📨 Email: [email protected] the showSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcastTiktok: ...