Utang Na Loob (Debt of the Soul)

Please join us for an NFALA exclusive wellness discussion "Utang Na Loob: Harnessing the cultural programming of the debt of the soul and family obligations as Filipinx professionals in the pandemic," facilitated by Roanne de Guia-Samuels. We'll be celebrating our Filipino American History this month by digging into our roots in a safe space with community! Roanne is mom of 4, a licensed Psychotherapist and a trained hypnotherapist. She has more than 12 years in clinical experience working with children, adults & couples from diverse-cultural backgrounds.  She has conducted at least 400 home visits to Filipino homes where she served as a bi-lingual social worker for Older & Disabled Adults in Solano County. She has also  worked in various  Public & Mental Health programs like Black Infant Health, Foster Care Treatment Unit and was the Lead Outreach Clinician for Solano County’s Filipino Outreach Project for 5 years. She is the author of the Ebook: 5 Pinoy Love Languages and creator of the presentation entitled: Filipino Core Values & Considerations in Culturally-Responsive Care. Presented to at least 28 organizations including the UC Davis Disparity Research team. Today Roanne is a Psychotherapist in private practice & the creator of  kalamansijuice.com. She is a kapeng barako lover and enjoys tawa sessions with her kids.