Cafe y Charla Series: Identifying Trauma and Systematic Violence

We are bringing our inspirational and thought provoking series Cafè y Charla to the podcast. On today’s episode Erica talks about school social work with Madeline Maldonado, LCSW about identifying trauma and systemic violence and how it impacts your life. 

Bio:

Bilingual clinical social worker, leader, and advocate, dedicated to transforming mental health care through culturally competent practices. With over 20 years of experience, she is the founder of Madeline Maldonado, LCSW Consulting P.C., offering impactful workshops, staff training, and diagnostic evaluations for children, and cofounder of Minette LCSW Psychotherapy Services PLLC, a clinic addressing the unique needs of Latino and BIPOC communities.

Madeline has spearheaded life-saving programs like Life is Precious and the Bronx Latina Suicide Prevention Program. At Fordham Law, she has helped develop mental health wellness initiatives and provides counseling for underrepresented students. She is a co-author of the Amazon-bestselling Latinx/e in Social Work series, a sought-after speaker, and a trusted voice featured on podcasts, national conferences, and media outlets like Telemundo, where she tackles mental health stigma and disparities with expertise and empathy. As a dedicated mentor and educator, Madeline empowers professionals through trainings on combating burnout, fostering resilience, and improving client care.