LMP 05: Daughters of Immigrants, Mental Health Professionals with Karla Peregrino, LMFT

In this episode of La Madrastra, we explore the blended family dynamic and other mental health topics with Karla Peregrino, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We highlight shared experiences with identifying cultural assets, resilience, and the importance of mental health, as well as patterns in stepfamilies, like chronic invalidation and attachment. Join us as we dive into our experience growing up as children of immigrants, childhood trauma, our mental health journey as clients and professionals, the importance of culturally-relevant therapy,  stepfamily dynamics, and stepmom self-care!Questions, Comments, or Want to be a Guest? Click here. Thanks for tuning in to La Madrastra. If you enjoyed what you heard in this episode, please make sure to subscribe, give the show a like, and follow on IG at: tlahtolli.wellnessIf you have any suggestions for future episodes, or topics you would like addressed,  or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit the podcast website at: LMP. buzz sprout. com and leave a message. And finally, if you are interested in individual or couples therapy, please visit my website, at: www.tlahtolliwellness.com Catch you next week! Please note: The information in this episode or any other La Madrastra Podcast episode is NOT legal or medical advice. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy and can not be used in place of a formal mental health diagnosis. If you or someone you know is facing a medical or mental health crisis, please call 9-1-1. Music by Rupert Asher from Brotheration Records/Pixabay under a Pixabay Content License.