This summer in Family Systems Theory, I am learning to see how patterns show up in relationships and how family therapy models offer different entry points for intervention. In the new post, I reflect on practicing these ideas through role play and on what it means to bring a systems lens to clinical work. Read more: https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/05/practicing-systems-thinking-in-family-therapy/
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Practicing Systems Thinking in Family Therapy
Viewing families from a systemic perspective makes clear that a presenting issue is rarely just about the person in front of you. Anxiety, conflict avoidance, and loyalty often reveal how people ar…
As a counselor-in-training, I’ve learned that advocacy extends beyond the counseling room. Recently, I stepped into it in a new way: joining colleagues to push for workplace flexibility. Advocacy isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary.
Read my reflections here: https://roqueneto.com/2025/03/25/speaking-up-showing-up-advocacy-as-a-core-value/
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Speaking Up, Showing Up: Advocacy as a Core Value
Advocacy requires us to show up when our presence can make a difference. Whether through protests, community involvement, or simply speaking up in meetings, each action shapes the future we want to…
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