When Helping Leaves You Feeling Bad After

Perla, a paralegal, uses her training to help her dad navigate the federal COVID-19 relief process. But, when Perla takes charge, personalities clash and roles reverse. An old father-daughter dynamic comes back, and she’s left feeling undermined. A family therapist who works with Latino clients returns to guide us in finding better ways to get through these trying moments.

Featured Expert: 

Claudia Cuevas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Mission Viejo, CA. She has a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Latino Family Studies from Pacific Oaks College, and completed a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from San Diego State University. Her experience encompasses work in community mental health, depression, anxiety, and maternal mental health. You can visit Claudia's website here. 

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