Kasamahan
Community of Filipino/a/x Mental Health Professionals
Salo-Salo
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.
Directed and hosted by: Maria Cristina Castro, LCPC​
Online Salo-Salo
Next Salo-Salo:​
Monday, April 21, 2025
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This will be our fourth salo-salo with our last one in October.
We welcome familiar and new participants!
More information coming soon​​
Who do we consider a mental health professional?
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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!
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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.
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This event is also our Board Consultant, Michael Morales, LMFT's favorite part of Kasamahan due to the energy created in this space.
Past Salo-Salos
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​October 2024
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Celebrated Filipino American History Month
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July 2024
Invited non-western healers
Expanded our definition of
Filipino/a/x mental health professional
April 2024
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Our first salo-salo!