Gena Castro Rodriguez, PsyD, LMFT 49717

01/11/2026

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Pets are family — and losing a member of your family can be an extremely painful and traumatic experience. Thankfully, meeting with a pet loss support group may be able to help. Joybound's free pet loss support group meets every month. Dates vary, but our next meeting is tomorrow — Sunday, January 11 at our Walnut Creek headquarters. Registration is required, visit our website to learn more.
https://joybound.org/services/get-help/pet-loss-grief-support/

01/08/2026

Many good resources and explanations about this all too common experience; one source https://psychcentral.com/blog/childhood-trauma-overcoming-the-hurt-of-invalidation -is-it

10/22/2025

Community update 10/22/25
Good afternoon. We’re hearing reports that immigration enforcement activity may increase in our communities this weekend. We do not yet know if this is accurate, but we encourage everyone to prepare.

What you can do now

Stock up on food, medicines, and other essentials in case you prefer to stay home for a while.
Consider your own risk level when deciding whether to attend events or gatherings.
Save important phone numbers and documents in a safe place or with a trusted person.
Make sure to have an emergency contact:
If you believe you may be at risk of deportation, leave your important documents with a trusted person and let them know to call the Rapid Response Hotline (415-200-1548) if you are detained by immigration.
Please be aware that your loved one will need to provide the following information to the Rapid Response Hotline in order for you to receive immediate legal assistance: Full name, A-number, date of birth, and country of origin.
If you have children, please make preparations in advance and download the Family Preparedness Toolkit, available under the SFILEN Publications section. (https://sfilen.org/publication/)

We’ll share updates over the next few days. If you have questions or need resources, you can call San Francisco Rapid Response (24/7): 415-200-1548.

Trusted immigration resources

San Francisco Rapid Response Network: sfrrn.org
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network: sfilen.org
Know Your Rights (ACLU overview + printable PDFs): https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Find a loved one detained by ICE (ICE Online Detainee Locator): https://locator.ice.gov
https://www.nilc.org/resources/how-to-find-a-loved-one-after-a-u-s-immigration-arrest/
USA.gov explainer (what info you’ll need): https://www.usa.gov/detained-by-ice
If you are arrested or detained by ICE (NIJC step-by-step, EN/ES): https://immigrantjustice.org/know-your-rights
Rapid response hotlines (Bay Area)

San Francisco – 415-200-1548
Alameda County (ACILEP) – 510-241-4011
Contra Costa (Stand Together Contra Costa) – 925-900-5151
Marin Rapid Response Network – 415-991-4545
San Mateo County – 203-666-4472
Santa Clara County – 408-290-1144
North Bay (Sonoma/Napa/Solano) – 707-800-4544
West Marin – 415-755-3622


— Take care of yourselves and each other.

Get information to be prepared to encounter ICE and to protect yourself and your loved ones.

10/22/2025

Just a few days remaining until the insightful event on "Secondary Trauma in Clinical Practice"! Discover the profound effects of secondary trauma on therapists and the crucial role self-care and mutual support play in maintaining the compassionate work of healing.

🖥️ Engage with us live on Zoom to rejuvenate, contemplate, and reestablish connections.

🔗 your spot here: https://castrorodriguez.com/register-for-trainings

10/15/2025

Register today at https://castrorodriguez.com/register-for-trainings

10/04/2025

09/25/2025

Secondary Trauma in Clinical Practice
📅 Monday, October 27, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
📍 Live on Zoom (you will receive the registration link from Zoom after payment)

Training Overview
Therapists often carry the weight of the trauma stories they witness. Over time, this exposure can lead to secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue, impacting both personal well-being and professional effectiveness.
This interactive, 3-hour workshop is designed specifically for licensed and pre-licensed therapists (LMFT, LCSW, and LPCC) and other helping professionals working with clients navigating traumatic and high-stakes situations.
Through evidence-based frameworks, case examples, and reflective exercises, participants will build practical strategies for resilience and sustainability in their work.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate the secondary trauma spectrum.
2. Identify key signs and symptoms of secondary trauma in self and colleagues.
3. Apply at least three evidence-based self-care practices to support resilience.
4. Develop peer and organizational support strategies to reduce burnout and promote sustainability.
5. Explain ethical and legal responsibilities related to self-care, impairment prevention, and boundary maintenance, in alignment with California law and the CAMFT Code of Ethics.

👉 Register now to reserve your spot!
https://castrorodriguez.com/register-for-trainings
Training + 3 CEs = $95
Training w/No CEs = $35

09/09/2025

Register today to hold your spot! https://castrorodriguez.com/register-for-trainings

08/27/2025

🌍✨ New Self-Paced Training Now Available! ✨🌍

By popular demand, we’ve turned our highly rated live training — Culturally Responsive Therapy in the Face of Anti-Immigrant Policies — into a flexible, web-based course you can take on your own schedule.

📺 Watch the full 3-hour recorded training
📝 Take a 10-question quiz
💬 Complete the evaluation
📑 Download your slides + certificate of completion

🔹 Earn 3 CE credits: $95 with CE certificate
🔹 No CE credits needed? Access the full training for just $35

⭐ Rated 4.8/5 stars by participants, this training equips mental health professionals with tools to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care at a time when immigrant communities are facing increasing challenges.⭐

“Dr. Castro Rodriguez gave a cohesive, insightful, and timely presentation on one of our most affected populations. Her breakdown on the degrees of immigrant trauma and the differentiation of mental health vs. crisis interventions were particularly significant. I am also very grateful for the list of resources she provided. Great training!” Bryanna Tapia, Dept. Coordinator, UCI Office of Campus Social Work

👉 Enroll today and join the growing community of therapists committed to justice, healing, and resilience.

Link to Registration:

This is the page for course Castro Rodriguez Continuing Education.

08/27/2025

🌍✨ New Self-Paced Training Now Available! ✨🌍
By popular demand, we’ve turned our highly rated live training — Culturally Responsive Therapy in the Face of Anti-Immigrant Policies — into a flexible, web-based course you can take on your own schedule.

📺 Watch the full 3-hour recorded training
📝 Take a 10-question quiz
💬 Complete the evaluation
📑 Download your slides + certificate of completion

🔹 Earn 3 CE credits: $95 with CE certificate
🔹 No CE credits needed? Access the full training for just $35

⭐ Rated 4.8/5 stars by participants, this training equips mental health professionals with tools to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care at a time when immigrant communities are facing increasing challenges.⭐

“Dr. Castro Rodriguez gave a cohesive, insightful, and timely presentation on one of our most affected populations. Her breakdown on the degrees of immigrant trauma and the differentiation of mental health vs. crisis interventions were particularly significant. I am also very grateful for the list of resources she provided. Great training!” Bryanna Tapia, Dept. Coordinator, UCI Office of Campus Social Work

👉 Enroll today and join the growing community of therapists committed to justice, healing, and resilience.

Link to Registration: https://gena-castro-rodriguez-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/culturally-responsive-therapy-in-the-face-of-anti-immigrant-policies1

08/26/2025

08/04/2025

🚨 Last Chance to Register: Immigration & Mental Health in a Time of Crisis 🚨

Immigrants, refugees, and mixed-status families are facing unprecedented challenges—fear, detentions, deportations, and systemic barriers that impact their mental health and well-being. As therapists and social service providers, we must be prepared to support, advocate for, and stand with our communities.

Join me for a LIVE, interactive CE workshop where you'll gain the tools, resources, and clinical frameworks needed to respond effectively:

✅ Hotlines & App Alerts

✅ Know Your Rights & Education Tools

✅ Safety Planning for Individuals & Families

✅ Guidance for Interactions with ICE & Law Enforcement

✅ Bystander & Community Advocacy Resources

✅ Legal and Workplace Protections

✅ Support for Students, DACA recipients, and Crime Victims

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🗓 Friday, August 8, 2025

⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

💻 Zoom – Live Virtual Training

✔️ 3 CE Credits (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs)

💵 $95 Licensed | $35 Pre-licensed, Students, Social Service Providers

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your practice with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care rooted in social justice and advocacy.

👉 Register here: www.castrorodriguez.com/training