EP306: Collective Healing and Community Care
From The Thoughtful Counselor by The Thoughful Counselor Team
November 24, 2025 · 1h 10m
About this episode
Dr. Roberto L. Abreu and Dr. Desa Karye Daniel discuss LGBTQ experiences in Latinx communities and the importance of social justice and community care.
Dr. Roberto L. Abreu met with Dr. Desa Karye Daniel to discuss how his understanding of LGBTQ experiences within Latinx communities has evolved through his lived experiences. They reflected on how their research has influenced their perspectives on social justice issues, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices in advocating for marginalized groups. The conversation also highlighted the delicate balance between challenging systems of oppression and providing support to their communities and students. They shared strategies for maintaining this balance, such as engaging in open dialogue and fostering inclusive environments in educational settings. Ultimately, their discussion underscored the significance of solidarity and allyship within and beyond the Latinx and LGBTQ communities in the pursuit of social justice. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Roberto L. Abreu, Dr. Desa Karye Daniel
Topics covered
- LGBTQ experiences
- Latinx communities
- social justice
- evidence-based practices
- community support
- solidarity
- allyship
Keywords
- LGBTQ
- Latinx
- social justice
- community care
- evidence-based practices
- solidarity
- allyship
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palo Alto University, The Thoughtful Counselor
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