NEW! Earn Your Continuing Education Hours for Studying Clinical Spanish
 Cynthia M. Braden, LMFT
Hola! I am Cynthia M. Braden, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and co-founder and co-author of the Spanish for Mental Health Professionals program along with my colleague Alfonso.
Our goals is to help mental health clinicians, interns and graduate students improve service to Spanish-speaking clients by focusing exclusively on developing the Clinical Spanish needed for conducting psychotherapy and psycho-social assessment. We can help you learn how to deliver mental health services to Spanish speaking clients according to your theoretical orientation and current level of Spanish. We work with individuals, small and large groups as well as agencies. |
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CLINICIAN'S SPANISH LEVEL
To help you focus on the best material for you and your practice, each of our Modules falls into one of three color-coded categories according to the Psychotherapist's level of proficiency in Spanish. Many of the modules are recommended for more than one level according to your clinical duties. If you would appreciate help getting started, contact us: [email protected]
Beginner = Green
These modules are recommended for students with two or more years of high school Spanish or equivalent. |
Intermediate = Yellow
These modules are recommended for students with three or more years of high school Spanish or equivalent such as growing up in a Spanish-speaking household |
Advanced = Red
These modules are recommended for students who have studied Spanish for four or more years or equivalent. These are challenging modules designed to allow a high level of mastery. |
INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
It can be challenging to find the resources and training you need to get up-to-speed with your Spanish language for treating psychotherapy clients. We have prepared many tools that you can start using right away in your practice, and provide an overview in this video. |
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For the complete list of Modules, please visit the INDEX OF MODULES
With our most popular module in 2024, there is no need to watch your screen! |
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Practice common statements needed by psychotherapists. The vignette is a therapist who takes an initial phone call from a prospective Spanish-speaking client, and later in the lesson, welcomes them to the office.
The module follows the conversation as the therapist makes initial statements and questions. We focus on the therapist's side of the conversation, so that therapists can perfect their pronunciation and memorization of 'universal' therapist statements.
It is not necessary to view the screen while practicing this lesson, although the visuals are provided. This is primarily a listening and repeating exercise that you are sure to enjoy and find easy to fit into your schedule!
Master essential Person-Centered Therapy techniques to start using in your practice right away. Gain confidence and skill with basic counseling and therapy interventions. |
INTRODUCTION TO PERSON-CENTERED THERAPY
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Practice Motivational Interviewing Techniques using the OARS acronym: Open, Affirm, Reflect, Summarize. Rehearse therapist statements and questions to implement the modality. Therapist-Client dialogue. |
INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
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PRIVATE TELECONFERENCES
If you would like to receive the benefits of working privately with an instructor on targeted material, select Private Teleconferences. You receive videos and workbooks to study according to your goals and current level of Spanish. Next, you participate in therapist-client role play lessons via teleconference with an instructor.
For the complete list of Modules, please visit the INDEX OF MODULES
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