COVID & Managing the stress – A clinician’s insight S3E4 (Entry Three)
Special guest spotlight:
Dr. Nakisha Castillo, migrated to the US from Jamaica over 20 years ago.
She identifies as a Jamaican Filipino and is strongly connected to her Black roots. As an immigrant she has become acculturated to the American system while still maintaining her own traditional, cultural values and beliefs.
She identifies as a Jamaican Filipino and is strongly connected to her Black roots. As an immigrant she has become acculturated to the American system while still maintaining her own traditional, cultural values and beliefs.
She is committed to standing up against racial injustices and creating spaces in which all voices matter. Dr. Castillo, is an educator and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in community mental health serving minoritized and underserved populations.
In addition she is an Assistant professor of Psychology and the Director of Field Placement at her institution. She is passionate about educating individuals on how to decrease suffering and increase hope.
In addition to being a blessed wife and mother of three, Dr. Diana R. Muñoz is a licensed marriage and family therapist and adjunct professor in the School of Arts and Sciences at Brandman University. She has been fortunate to work with underserved populations, recovery, survivors, and served as a lead clinical youth therapist.
Dr. Muñoz’ current primary clinical work consists of serving intimate partners, married couples, adolescents, and individuals recovering through substance and alcohol addiction. Dr. Muñoz has published with colleagues on research conducted with the United States Marine Corps and Navy Chaplaincy on an intimate partner relationship course.
She has presented at conferences, been part of discussion panels, developed trainings, and course curricula. Through her work she is dedicated to helping and honoring others as they grow beyond their present circumstances.