Tuesday, June 02, 2026 

 

Epigenetics & Marianismo: Clinical Approaches to Intergenerational Trauma in Latinx Families



This training examines Marianismo and intergenerational trauma within Latinx families, exploring the impact of colonialism, gender roles, and cultural expectations on emotional well-being and family dynamics. Participants will identify patterns that may arise in clinical work and learn culturally responsive approaches to support clients navigating these experiences.

Facilitated by Cynthia Alonzo, LCSW

Hosted by Cultivando Wellness

My Marianismo: Nurturing Myself from the Roots to the Bloom

You carry your mother’s light and your grandmother’s shadows. Every expectation, every sacrifice, every unspoken rule – they live in your bones. This book is your permission slip to write a new story. Through neuroscience, ancestral wisdom, and raw honesty, I’ll guide you from survival to sacred joy.

The ABC's of Protecting My Inner Child's Peace: A self-love tool-kit for honoring & embodying your authentic self

The ABC’s of Protecting Your Inner Child’s Peace is a workbook that aims to bring you closer to your authentic voice and remind you of your values. Using an inner child friendly approach as familiar as our ABCs, this framework invites your deepest reflections about how you have been treating yourself and your sweet, loving, forever hopeful, inner child. This book offers quick tips and long lasting solutions centered around healing your inner child from the roots to the fruits! This book highlights intergenerational healing through the healing our our own inner child integration and loving curiousity.

 

As a self proclaimed “Inner Child Hype Woman”, Cynthia started Rooted in Reflection to create soft spaces in community for inner child healing through creativity, nervous system repair and our own indigenous inner resources. Rooted in Reflections is a Latina owned agency that hosts creatively brave workshops and conversations to elevate inner peace and collective joy in the community. www.rootedinreflection.org IG:Rooted_in_Reflection

Love Letters to my Inner Child: A Journal with Prompts & Praise

Remember the little girl who danced in the kitchen? The one who believed in magic before she learned to believe in fear? She’s still there, waiting for your permission to come home.

This isn’t just another self-help journal. It’s a conversation with the part of you that holds both your deepest wounds and your greatest gifts. Through carefully crafted prompts based on polyvagal theory and inner child psychology, you’ll:

Reconnect with the joy that anxiety stole from you
Transform critical self-talk into nurturing inner dialogue
Create physical anchors for emotional safety
Build a practical toolkit for nervous system regulation

Courses and Workshops

I've distilled generations of wisdom and blended it with cutting-edge neuroscience. These are transformative experiences that connect you to your roots and awaken your inner strength.

Workbooks and Journals

These aren't your average self-help tools. I've created powerful, guided experiences where you'll confront generational patterns, celebrate your resilience, and write a new chapter in your family's story. Warning: May cause spontaneous ugly-crying, belly laughs, and "holy sh*t" moments of clarity.

Pop Up Events and Series

Immersive, high-energy gatherings where theory meets practice. We tackle the heavy stuff, break through barriers, and forge connections that last. You'll leave with practical tools, a renewed sense of self, and a community that gets it.

Book Private Sessions and Events

Whether you need one-on-one guidance or want to transform your entire organization, I'm here. Let's create a tailored experience that addresses your unique challenges, honors your cultural context, and ignites lasting change.

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My Marianismo: Nurturing Myself from the Roots to the Bloom

Map how colonization shaped your inheritance and choose what to carry forward.

For daughters breaking cycles.