Speaking from the Heart

Leadership

Words Matter: Quotes From 2021's Most Influential Filipina Women

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on October 18, 2021

Want to be inspired? Listen to the wise words of the 2021 Most Influential Filipina Women in honor of Filipino American History Month.

Want to be inspired? Listen to the wise words of the 2021 Most Influential Filipina Women in honor of Filipino American History Month.

Microaggression

A Microaggression Just Happened in the Classroom: Now What?

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 19, 2021

Are you a teacher who needs help facilitating difficult dialogues in the classroom? Learn some introductory tips to broaching and addressing microaggressions that occur in class.

Are you a teacher who needs help facilitating difficult dialogues in the classroom? Learn some introductory tips to broaching and addressing microaggressions that occur in class.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Four Legs of Allyship

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on December 31, 2020

Want to be an effective ally in 2021 but not sure how? Learn and practice these four main strategies all year long.

Want to be an effective ally in 2021 but not sure how? Learn and practice these four main strategies all year long.

Parenting

Parenting During the Pandemic

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on October 6, 2020

Parenting during COVID-19 is stressful and unprecedented. Try adding some fun, spontaneity, and creativity to your and your child's day, despite the current hardships.

Parenting during COVID-19 is stressful and unprecedented. Try adding some fun, spontaneity, and creativity to your and your child's day, despite the current hardships.

Stress

The Emotions of Living Through a Pandemic

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 13, 2020

Have your emotions been all over the place since the pandemic began? You are not alone, and your feelings are valid.

Have your emotions been all over the place since the pandemic began? You are not alone, and your feelings are valid.

Self-Esteem

The Meaning of Kamala Harris for the Multiracial Community

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 12, 2020

Kamala Harris' candidacy is monumental for multiracial women. Having role models that "look like you" empowers youth.

Kamala Harris' candidacy is monumental for multiracial women. Having role models that "look like you" empowers youth.

Sex

A Mother’s Day Gift to Yourself

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on May 10, 2020

Is your sex life being impacted during this era of COVID-19? Here are some practical tips for women for enhancing your sexual intimacy.

Is your sex life being impacted during this era of COVID-19? Here are some practical tips for women for enhancing your sexual intimacy.

Bias

Stay Proud: Being Asian American Is a Good Thing

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on May 6, 2020

Surprised by the increase in racism against Asians? Sadly, it is not new. Let's replace the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype once and for all.

Surprised by the increase in racism against Asians? Sadly, it is not new. Let's replace the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype once and for all.

Relationships

Home for the Holidays?

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on December 20, 2019

The holidays are here. Gather around the dinner table—and speak meaningfully about tough topics with those you love.

The holidays are here. Gather around the dinner table—and speak meaningfully about tough topics with those you love.

Parenting

Growing up Multiracial

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on November 2, 2019

Do you want to help your multiracial child foster a positive self-esteem? Learn how to be affirmative of your child's multiracial identity as they grow and change.

Do you want to help your multiracial child foster a positive self-esteem? Learn how to be affirmative of your child's multiracial identity as they grow and change.

Depression

What Color Is a Filipina?

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 9, 2019

Colorism favors lighter skin over darker skin. While shopping for groceries, why are Filipino Americans encountering colorism?

Colorism favors lighter skin over darker skin. While shopping for groceries, why are Filipino Americans encountering colorism?

Miscarriage

Miscarriage: The Unspoken Loss

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on July 8, 2019

The lack of discussion about miscarriage can contribute to women feeling alone, muted, and stigmatized about an experience that is not their fault.

The lack of discussion about miscarriage can contribute to women feeling alone, muted, and stigmatized about an experience that is not their fault.