Summer Meetup for DMV Latine Therapists
2026-06-13 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | AZ
Summer Meetup for DMV Latine Therapists
You’re invited to our Summer Empezando Contigo meetup. Come join us para un dia de Verano as we explore the small town of Havre de Grace, MD!
Saturday, June 13th
11:30am
Private residence in Havre de Grace, MD
Address and parking info provided after registration
Please RSVP here by June 11th
Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience — this is a space para nuestra comunidad. Acompáñanos as we gather for some food, a mini walking tour of the town, and have fun together!
Cafe and light brunch will be provided.
Te esperamos!
– Mishka Kimball, DMV Chair of Empezando Contigo, Association for Latine Therapists

Cafecito & Connection (Phoenix Chapter)
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Brick Road Coffee, 1337 S Gilbert Rd Suite 120, Mesa, AZ, 85204, United States
Cafecito & Connection
Come share space in a group of Latine mental health professionals where the time is spent bonding and connecting over shared experiences!
This space is open to all Latine mental health professionals and students. If you know any Latine colegas needing community please bring them along.
This event is casual and the vibes will always be chill. Stay for the whole time or stop by and say hello. We hope to see you at the coffee shop!
This month’s coffee meet up will be held in the East Valley as part of our rotating Metro Valley locations.

When: Saturday June 20th, 10am – 12pm
Where: Brick Road Coffee — 1337 S Gilbert Rd Suite 120 Mesa, AZ 85204
Save your spot and RSVP below by June 18th

Heal The Healer: Reiki & Soundbath class with Healing Tree Collective (Tempe, AZ)
2026-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Healing Tree Collective, 1801 S Jentilly Ln, Ste B8, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Heal The Healer: Reiki & Soundbath class with Healing Tree Collective
As therapists we offer a lot of ourselves and our energies to create a safe environment for our clients to process and feel. It’s also important that we find these spaces for ourselves as we help carry many mental health journeys.
Join us for the first edition of Healing The Healer, an Empezando Contigo membership perk of wellness classes for self-care and healing. We are partnering with The Healing Tree Collective for a Sound Bath & Reiki class!
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm PST
Location: The Healing Tree Collective – 1801 S Jentilly Ln Ste B8, Tempe, AZ 85281
Investment: $40 Miembros discount
Register here: https://momence.com/l/6khAVrrV
The Healing Tree Collective is a holistic wellness studio and community space in Tempe, Arizona, created to support real life stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, and major transitions through practices that help regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and return to yourself. In this class attendees engage in the selected practice, whether it’s lying back for a sound bath, exploring breathwork techniques, or receiving group reiki energy healing. “The environment is intentionally designed to be a safe environment and welcoming, allowing participants to relax, feel safe enough to express and connect with themselves fully” (Healing Tree Collective).
SOUND HEALING: RECALIBRATING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Promotes deep relaxation, sound frequencies slow brain waves, enhances creativity & problem-solving, and aids in sleep & recovery (Healing Tree Collective).
REIKI: RESTORING BALANCE & ENERGY FLOW Reduces stress-induced fatigue, clears energetic blockages, supports mental & emotional well-being, and aids in emotional processing, preventing suppressed stress from manifesting as burnout( Healing Tree Collective).

Networking con Corazón (virtual)
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Join Us for Our Monthly Networking Event!

**Meetings for July, August, September will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm PST/9pm EST**

Our networking group began in January 2020 as a space for Latine therapists in the Phoenix area to connect and support one another. What started as a small gathering has grown into an incredible community of over 100 Latine therapists from around the world.

Inspired by this powerful community, Linda Ruvalcaba from Empieza Aquí Counseling founded Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists to continue fostering these connections. We now host virtual networking events every month, along with expanding in-person events nationwide.
These gatherings are more than just professional networking—they’re about building meaningful connections, supporting one another, growing our referral lists, and addressing the challenges our comunidad faces. We believe in decolonizing the networking experience, so feel free to join however you’re comfortable: with your cenita, vino, cafecito, or even from your car. No worries if life gets in the way—join late, leave early, or have your kids in the background. This space is for you, just as you are.

We meet via Google Meet—be sure to download the app if joining from a phone or tablet: Networking con Corazón (virtual)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cgy-dxoi-fmb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-667-3517‬ PIN: ‪165 637 457‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cgy-dxoi-fmb?pin=8997436895112

Looking forward to seeing you there!

**Meetings for July, August, September will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm PST/9pm EST**

Meetings for the final quarter of this year will be in alignment with EST timezone.

Miembros Fiction Book Club
2026-08-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Attention, fiction book–loving Miembros:
Join us in a discussion of the book Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana at our next Fiction Book Club meeting.
📅 August 2nd
🕓 4–5 PM PST
💻 Via Google Meet (link available in our shared calendar and private FB group)
Come even if you’ve only read part of the book—or just want to listen in on the conversation!
See you then! 📚

EC: ALT Members Peer Consultation
2026-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
This is a chance for us to connect, share stories, and support each other in the work we do. Our group is all about creating a space where we can:

Level up our clinical skills: We’ll dive into case discussions, swap ideas, and pick up new techniques to refine our practice.

Have each other’s backs: Let’s be real—this work can be tough. This group is a judgment-free zone where we can share challenges, cheer each other on, and trade helpful advice.
Keep growing professionally: Together, we’ll stay in the loop on best practices, ethics, and new trends that keep us at the top of our game.

Running late or need to leave early? No problem! Just show up when you can. We’re looking forward to coming together, learning from one another, and strengthening our work as a team.

This Peer Consultation group is only available to current Empezando Contigo Members.

Therapy in the Manosphere Era: How to Engage Male Clients and Provide Therapy
2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Therapy in the Manosphere Era: How to Engage Male Clients and Provide
Therapy is a 3-hour virtual training designed for therapists who want
to actually reach male clients and not just manage their resistance.
Trainer: Augusto Blanco, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, specializing in men’s
mental health.
Hosted by Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists
Location: Virtual via Google Meet
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm PST
Investment: $55 Non-Members | $45 ECALT Members
Register by 8/21. Meeting link will be emailed morning of the event.
We’ll cover:
• How masculine socialization shapes emotional expression, coping, and
engagement in therapy
• The roles of machismo, marianismo, and other gender norms in clinical work
• Why the manosphere is pulling your clients and what psychological needs it’s
meeting
• Practical, evidence-informed interventions to build rapport, reduce resistance,
and foster real therapeutic change
You’ll leave with a framework you can apply in your practice the next day.

Attendance and Refund Policies: Participants must log in on time. A 5-minute grace period is allowed. No entry will be permitted after 5 minutes from the scheduled start time. Registration is non-refundable. No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued for missed or late attendance. Participants are responsible for ensuring they have a stable internet connection and access to the platform.
By registering, you agree to this policy.
Transparency: 75% of proceeds are paid to the presenter.
3 CEUs available. Presenters are approved to offer CEU trainings in accordance to the Arizona Board of Behavioral health examiners A.A.C. R4-6-802(D). Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapist is a 501c6. Not all states may approve of these CEUs, we encourage you to check with your state board if you intend to use these CEUs for your license renewal.
