Gena Castro Rodriguez, PsyD, LMFT 49717

05/25/2026

Don't forget to register for our next Advocacy Works webinar! Whether you’re looking to strengthen your current funding approach or identify new opportunities for growth, this session will provide actionable tools you can begin using immediately.

Title: Resource Revenue for Victim Advocacy Organizations
Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

In this fast-paced session, participants will explore:
• Diversifying revenue beyond traditional grants
• Strengthening donor relationships and retention
• Writing more targeted, trauma-informed grant narratives that align with funder priorities

This webinar will be led by Sarah DeCataldo, Founder & CEO of Charis LLC, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the domestic violence and sexual assault field, as well as expertise in fundraising strategy and nonprofit sustainability.

Register today and invest in the sustainability of your mission-driven work: https://hubs.la/Q04hDXhL0

Check out our other Advocacy Works recordings here: https://hubs.la/Q04hFc6c0

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

Register today at https://tinyurl.com/2kdfty82 or www.castrorodriguez.com

05/06/2026

Register today at: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/377a0cbc/?categories[]=Training%20for%20AMFT%2C%20APCC%20%26amp%3B%20AMSW%20Therapists%20and%20Students

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/