Introduction Every community should have access to safety, support, and justice. However, for people in Iowa from underserved or linguistically diverse backgrounds, the path to these services can be complicated. Language barriers, cultural differences, and negative experiences with institutions make it harder for many to get the help they need after trauma. This is where …
The holidays are often painted as the “most wonderful time of the year,” brimming with joy, connection, and optimism for the future. Social media, Hallmark movies, and even well-meaning friends and family reinforce the idea that this period should be filled with endless happiness. But what happens when reality doesn’t align with these high expectations? …
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Akshara Ramasamy The story of La llorona’s wails haunt the rivers of the Texas Borderlands. Her spectral form, a chilling melody laced with grief, echoes far more than a mere bedtime story. La Llorona embodies the region’s deepest anxieties – the ever-present fear of losing loved ones, the raw wounds of historical trauma, and the …
Akshara Ramasamy The application to medical school shines brightly on my computer, each line a shimmering promise but also a shadow of hesitation. My desire of becoming a physician – a beacon of hope in the sterile white of a hospital room – collides with a dark truth gleaned from my psychology courses. I have …
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The notion of neurodiversity serves as an emblem of acceptance and understanding in a society that frequently aspires to homogeneity. Neurodiversity recognizes that the human brain exhibits a broad spectrum of variations, each with unique strengths and challenges. Neuroaffirmative care emerges as a transformative approach to healthcare that embraces neurodiversity and empowers individuals to thrive …
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Although Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness month is coming to an end, we at Prickly Pear, don’t stop our work in uplifting survivors and advocating for changing the systems and structures in our society that create the conditions for DV to occur. Recently, Dra. Serrata* provided a keynote address for CompassionateUSA, an incredible resource out of …
Welcome back! When it comes to the intersectionality between Latine and LGBTQ+ communities, there is an embodiment of strength and resilience. In this blog post, we will celebrate the Latine LGBTQ+ community and emphasize the importance of their activism for freedom and equality. Through activism, art, and media representation, LGBTQ+ voices are amplified and shared …
Hola/Hi! Welcome back! Last blog post, we discussed neurodiversity and neuro-affirming spaces. In this blog post, I (Dr. Josie) am writing to you as a parent to two wonderful neurodiverse children to share our journey and provide some helpful resources. Our Journey As discussed in the previous blog post, neurodivergence encapsulates differences in interacting with …
Hola! Bienvenida/e/x! Welcome back! Last blog post, we introduced the who, what, and why of our blog post series. This post, we’re going to dig deeper into WHO we are! Like we said, we’re the co-owners, clinicians, trainers and community partners of Prickly Pear Therapy and Training. We’re a collective of folx committed to centering …
Article Originally Written By Damaris Galeano for HipLatina The first time I heard about neurodiversity was on social media, TikTok, to be precise, the platform that exploded during the pandemic and ended up becoming an unexpected educational source. Although not the most reliable source of information, it did start my process of researching and discovering that I myself …
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