Kasamahan
Community of Filipino/a/x Mental Health Professionals
Events
Monthly Consultation Group
This consultation group held through Zoom is for licensed Filipino/a/x mental health professionals to consult on their client and patient cases with emphasis on the Filipino culture and lived experiences within their work.
All therapy modalities and clinical backgrounds welcome.
Led and Facilitated by Edward Fajardo, PsyD
Every Second Monday
Next Consultation:
Monday, January 13, 2025
8am - 9:30am PST
9am - 10:30am MST
10am - 11:30am CST
11am - 12:30pm EST
Zoom
Registration required every month!
*Registration closes Friday, 1/10 at 12pm CST
This was Kasamahan's first event and was started by nonprofit President, Cristina in 2021 with Illinois based therapists. Since Kasamahan's nonprofit status was established in 2023, Vice President, Edward took on the role of Facilitator. In 2024, Secretary, Eliza expanded our online presence and now there are licensed Filipino/a/x mental health professionals participating from different locations such as California, Texas, New York, Ontario, Canada and more. As our consultation group continues to grow, Edward creates and maintains structure to support safety that invites all licensed Filipino/a/x mental health professionals to consult and collaborate for the mental health care of their clients and patients. This event may be attended by non-licensed Board Directors to support them in upholding Kasamahan's Mission. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Edward directly at dr.edwardfajardo@gmail.com
Welcome newer participants!
You may be sharing space with the most consistent participating therapists, based on attendance #
Cheryl Weiss, LCPC, Alissa Catiis, LCSW, RYT, Fredelyn Calla, LCPC ATR-BC, Patricia H. A. Perez PhD, Eliza Wangerin, LCPC, Joanne Garces, LCSW, Cherie B. Concepcion, LMFT, Eliza Jade Brown, LCSW
To allow recognition of newer consistent participants, we plan to update end of December 2024.
Consultation Group Story:
Monthly Workshops
Our workshops are held through Zoom and are open to the public to observe and learn with Filipino/a/x mental health professionals, and from their current bodies of work.
Led and Moderated by: Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC
Next Workshop:
Kapwa & Yoga Nidra Meditation: Is there a connection?
Facilitated by: Cherie B. Concepcion, LMFT
Monday, January 20, 2025
8am - 9:30am PST
9am - 10:30am MST
10am - 11:30am CST
11am - 12:30pm EST
Zoom
More information in our registration form
*Registration closes Friday, 1/17
Please kindly let us know at least 24 hours
in advance if you registered
and did not receive a Zoom link.
Exploring Traditional Knowledge and Practices
Promoting Mental Health and Well-being among
the Sagada Kankanaey Indigenous Peoples
Facilitated by: Dom-an Florence Macagne
and the Center for Babaylan Studies
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
3pm PST | 4pm MST | 5pm PST | 6pm EST
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7am PhST (GMT+8)
Registration opens at the conclusion of
our January Workshop held on 1/20.
To stay updated—please join the mailing list for
Kasamahan and/or the Center for Babaylan Studies (CfBS)
Are you a Filipino/a/x mental health professional interested in facilitating a Workshop with Kasamahan in 2025?
Salo-salo in Tagalog loosely translates to feast, gathering, or party. This is a casual social gathering held through Zoom for all Filipino/a/x mental health professionals to connect with each other in a more personal way through both similar and diverse Filipino/a/x experiences.
Led and Hosted by: Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC
Quarterly Salo-Salo
Next Salo-Salo:
Monday, April 21, 2025
8am - 9:30am PDT
9am - 10:30am MDT
10am - 11:30am CDT
11am - 12:30pm EDT
Zoom
This will be our fourth salo-salo with our last one in October.
We welcome familiar and new participants!
April 2025 Update Coming Soon
Who do we consider a mental health professional?
Licensed therapists and clinicians recognized by a governing Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology or Medical Board from their state or country.
Non-licensed students, professors, researchers, authors, community workers, consultants, coaches, healers, and practitioners recognized by their community in providing education and support that is focused on mental health care.
New to Kasamahan? Try our social event!
Many of the participants in our salo-salos provide feedback on how surprisingly comfortable it is to make kuwentuhan and to experience kapwa amongst Filipino/a/x mental health professionals.
This event is also our Board Consultant, Michael Morales, LMFT's favorite part of Kasamahan due to the energy created in this space.
In-person Events
In addition to Kasamahan providing an online community for Filipino/a/x mental health professionals, we welcome participants to propose in-person events and gatherings in line with our Mission and Purpose for Kasamahan to support.
In-person 2025 Updates Coming Soon
Information on Past Events
2024
In-person
Winter Social
Third Annual Paskuhan
Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD
China Chef, Filipino and Cantonese
IPA Convention Presentation
Kasamahan: A Model for Deepening
Cultural and Clinical Competence
Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC
Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD
Filipino Day Market in Austin, TX
Filipino Young Professionals - ATX
Judi Yapias, LPC
Charisse Ferrer, LPC-S
Summer Social on Glencoe Beach, IL
Piyesta Pinoy in Bolingbrook, IL
Patti B. Lorenzo, LCPC
Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC
Workshops
In-progress - in the meantime,
you may see a full list in our Resources
2023
In-person
Winter Social
Second Annual Paskuhan
The Rizal Center
Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC
Workshops
In-progress - in the meantime,
You may see a full list in our Resources