Gena Castro Rodriguez, PsyD, LMFT 49717

04/04/2026

Domestic abuse victims often face heartbreaking choices, and one of the most painful reasons for staying is the fear of what will happen to their beloved pets if they leave. Many shelters do not accept pets, leaving victims in a bind. It's crucial to raise awareness about this issue and advocate for pet-friendly shelters that can help both people and their furry companions escape dangerous situations. 🐾❤️

Let's work together to ensure that no one has to choose between their safety and their pets.

04/04/2026

Moral injury isn’t PTSD. It’s actually a deeper societal wound. Learn why it matters in social work from our magazine: https://tinyurl.com/yc2hem6v

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re sharing ways to show up for the survivors in our lives. A validating response costs nothing, but means everything.

☎️ If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE

03/19/2026

If you are experiencing grief, sadness, anger, or pain in response to the disturbing allegations of sexual assault and abuse by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, please know that you are not alone. Reports of trauma and harm can elicit intense emotions regarding the news and may also trigger one's own traumatic memories and experiences. It is essential to reach out for support and to remember that you possess inner strength and resilience.

24/7 support:
RAINN.org
Childhelp.org
Safehelpline.org
Thetrevorproject.org (LGBTQ)
1in6.org (for men)

How Does RAINN Help Survivors? No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you’ve experienced, RAINN is here for you. Join Our Community

01/17/2026

The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

01/11/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1282008293972257&id=100064892943955&mibextid=wwXIfr

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.

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10/15/2025

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